EU lawmakers approve geoblocking ban
The proposed law is also being expanded to include music streaming services such as Spotify and Apple’s iTunes, as well as for services provided in a specific location like…
British luxury producers cheer US tariff suspension
Luxury trade body Walpole, which represents more than 270 UK-based companies, joined in welcoming the joint announcement from the new US administration and the UK government. Helen Brocklebank, Walpole…
Harding-Rolls to lead new Eco-Age Advisory Division
The company, whose clients include Golden Goose, UGG, Harrods and Natural Diamond Council, among others, said its new division “will guide businesses through the evolving landscape of emerging…
Japan business lobby urges sales tax hike to proceed as planned
“With just a few months left before October, it’s impossible to delay it again.”While a tax hike could hurt growth, it would also help Japan achieve fiscal reform…
Pence backs Hong Kong protests in China speech, slams NBA and Nike
In a major policy speech on China that touched on an array of disputes ahead of talks with Beijing to ease a trade war, Pence said the United…
The Danish beauty industry- exploring the brands unveiled at CIFF x Revolver
The success of Rudolph Care With one of the busiest stands at the fair, the sustainable premium brand Rudolph Care affirmed the consolidation of its business during the…
Sustainable collections- How big brands approach eco-friendly fashion
The first observation made by Lectra’s CSR director, Elie Khayath, is that, “the global coronavirus pandemic has absolutely not relegated sustainability to the background, quite the contrary.”However, not…
Swiss watch exports suffer first monthly decline in two years
Shipments fell by 0.9% last month to 2.2 billion Swiss francs ($2.5 billion) with China driving the downturn, the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry said Tuesday. Exports to…
Trial to begin of former Tesco executives accused of fraud
Christopher Bush, who was managing director of Tesco UK, Carl Rogberg, who was UK finance director, and John Scouler, who was UK food commercial director, are all charged…
China August investment, retail data to highlight soft domestic demand
Economists polled by Reuters also forecast industrial growth has flatlined for the third month in a row.While August headline growth readings are expected to be unchanged from July,…