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Giorgio Armani and Dior Violate Workers’ Rights
					
			
																				
			Pam Danziger		
				
																						
			July 25, 2024		
				
		
		
			Luxury brands like Giorgio Armani and Dior face allegations of exploiting workers' rights by sourcing from low-wage countries while marketing as "Made in Italy."		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						Hong Kong Air Cargo Propels Shein and Temu
					
			
																				
			Ross O'Brien		
				
																						
			July 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			U.S. policymakers are likely to change T86 exemptions to counter China's ecommerce, potentially doubling Shein and Temu prices due to new duties.		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						Primark Is Coming to the U.S., Big-Time
					
			
																				
			Warren Shoulberg		
				
																						
			July 16, 2024		
				
		
		
			Primark, famed for its ultra-low-cost approach, is rapidly expanding in the U.S., posing a significant challenge to established brands like H&M and Zara.		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						Fast Retailing Debuts GU
					
			
																				
			Mark Faithfull		
				
																						
			July 15, 2024		
				
		
		
			Fast Retailing introduces GU in NYC, expanding its international footprint with trendy, affordable fashion aimed at a younger market beyond Asia.		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						Big Lots Moves BIG into Grocery
					
			
																				
			Phil Lempert		
				
																						
			July 10, 2024		
				
		
		
			Learn more about Big Lots' journey from a closeout retailer to a prominent discount retail chain. It is a testament to its resilience and adaptability. ...		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						Surprising Facts About Cotton
					
			
																				
			Catherine Schetting Salfino		
				
																						
			July 8, 2024		
				
		
		
			Discover cotton's role in sustainable outdoor gear. Brands like Carhartt innovate with biodegradable cotton for performance and durability.		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						Think Unified Commerce, Not Omnichannel
					
			
																				
			Pam Danziger		
				
																						
			July 1, 2024		
				
		
		
			Unified commerce integrates front-end and back-end operations for a seamless customer experience, surpassing traditional omnichannel strategies.		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						Beyond the Titans: Shopify Steps It Up
					
			
																				
			Sarah Holbrook		
				
																						
			June 27, 2024		
				
		
		
			Shopify powers 10% of global ecommerce, empowering SMEs and major brands for retail independence without directly challenging Amazon or Walmart.		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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