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Olivia Palermo and More Turn Out for Runway Show and Fete for 40 Italian Brands
The Italian Trade Agency took New York by storm Wednesday with Always Be Extra, which featured fashion and…
Saudi Arabia’s Fashion E-commerce Market to Surge by 2027, Boosted by AI and New Laws
A report viewed by WWD and compiled by Saudi Arabia's fashion commission sees revenues of the nation's…
Saudi Fashion Commission’s Next Steps: Building a Value Chain, Beauty Industry and Textiles
WWD caught up with Burak Cakmak, CEO of the Saudi Ministry of Culture's Fashion Commission, who has been…
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U.S Consumers Continue Robust Spending but Looking Early for Holiday Deals
Even though the U.S. economy has slowed, shoppers are still feeling optimistic and shopping for clothing and…
La Perla’s Luxury Lingerie May Not Be Over Yet as Italian Court Rules to Restart Part of Its Business
The luxury innerwear brand avoided liquidation and is expected to present a new industrial plan in two months.
New York Earmarks $40 Million to Battle Retail Theft
The initiative will include 100 state police personnel dedicated to the task and more stringent penalties for…
China Q1 GDP Rises 5.3%, Retail Sales Up 3.1%
March data illustrates that it will be difficult to rely on consumption alone this year to drive growth…
Shanghai Aims to Spur Top Brands to Open First Asian Store in City
As part of the city's push for "debut economy 2.0," the First in Shanghai initiatives will award 1 million…
U.K. Cracks Down on Retail Crime and Worker Assault, Sets Tougher Punishments
For the most serious cases of assault, criminals could face a life sentence, while serial offenders will be…
N.Y. Governor Rallies for Approval of $45 Million Retail Theft Proposal
A smash-and-grab task force, funds for merchants to cover security costs and criminal penalties for sellers…
Supreme Court Case Related to Public Safety Heightens Debate Between Retail Groups and Advocates for Unhoused
The Retail Litigation Center and Retail Industry Leaders Association filed an amicus brief Monday with the…
China Sets 5% Economic Growth Target for 2024
Despite the moderate GDP growth, analyst Lynn Song of ING said the theme of "eat, drink and play" could help…
Saudi 100 Brands Returns to Paris With Full Female-led Brands Lineup
This season some 16 brands from Saudi Arabia were brought to Paris for their potential to appeal to…