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DTLA 2040 Plan Passes — With Caveats

The plan passed with modifications that would protect garment manufacturing in downtown L.A.

Bernard Arnault Meets With China’s Minister of Commerce in Paris

During the meeting, it was revealed that the world's largest luxury group will participate in the sixth China…

European Commission Targets Fashion Companies in Antitrust Investigations

The commission launched unannounced inspections of companies including Gucci for collusion and "secret…

China GDP Grew 4.5 Percent in the First Quarter, Retail Sales Up 5.8 Percent

In March, growth continued to gain momentum, as retail sales rose 10.6 percent.

Luxury, Beauty Brands Flock to Hainan as Tourist Boom Continues

With boosting consumption as the most important theme for this year's Hainan Expo, brands arrived in the…

Change in Lunch Breaks at 2 Southern California Ports Creating Cargo Delays

Dockworkers have decided to not stagger their meal breaks, shutting down terminals for an hour at lunch and…

Southern California Ports See Worst Cargo Container Traffic Since the Beginning of the Pandemic

Weak consumer demand and full warehouses mean fewer companies are shipping merchandise across the Pacific…

Italian Government Launches U.S. Roadshow to Introduce Smaller Fashion Brands to the Market

Los Angeles was the first stop on a four-city tour where small and medium-sized businesses designed and…

China Sets 5% GDP Growth Target for 2023

Growth in 2023 will be largely driven by consumption and the creation of 12 million new urban jobs.

Walpole to Fly British Flag, Promote Business in U.S. Ahead of Coronation 

Some 25 brands including Fortnum & Mason, The Bicester Collection and Neal's Yard Remedies are crossing the…

AAFA Teams Up With International Apparel Federation to Tackle Supply Chain Issues

The deal is meant to help the groups tackle supply chain issues.

International Buyers Return to Micam in Full Force as Optimistic Mood Prevails

Buyers and vendors appreciated the event's four-day format to do business — and engaged in Micam's…

New York State Awards Garment District $4.5 Million to Revitalize the Area

Gov. Kathy Hochul made the announcement during New York Fashion Week.

Italian Trade Agency Plans U.S. Fashion Road Show

Called Inspr Italia Innovations in Style, it will kick off in Los Angeles in March and travel to Miami…

François-Henri Pinault’s Surprise China Trip Boosts Ties With Local Government, Retailers

The whirlwind trip is taking the Kering head to Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu and Nanjing, where he has been…