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Uniqlo Reopens Stores in China After Coronavirus Outbreak

28 February 2020 • By Reuters

28 February 2020 • By Reuters

The brand’s parent company Fast Retailing announced that it has reopened more than 100 stores in the country, while 125 remain closed.

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Uniqlo Reopens Stores in China After Coronavirus Outbreak

The brand’s parent company Fast Retailing announced that it has reopened more than 100 stores in the country, while 125 remain closed.

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Coronavirus Is Disrupting Fashion's Global Supply Chain. Here's What Brands Can Do.

19 February 2020 • By Cathaleen Chen

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Coronavirus Is Disrupting Fashion's Global Supply Chain. Here's What Brands Can Do.

The deadly outbreak is taking a toll on China's economy, which produces one-third of the world's apparel. Brands need to prepare for shipping and manufacturing delays.

Case Study: How to Talk to Customers About Fashion's Dirty Secrets

10 February 2020 • By Sarah Kent

Case Study: How to Talk to Customers About Fashion's Dirty Secrets

Brands like Everlane, Reformation and Veja have grabbed the attention of coveted Millennial and Gen-Z consumers with promises of radical transparency on company ethics, sustainability and pricing. But following through is a delicate balancing act. Our latest in-depth case study investigates.

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Inside the Closet of the Future

22 January 2020 • By Cathaleen Chen

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Inside the Closet of the Future

With the rise of rental and resale, wardrobes of the future are primed to be smaller, more temporary and filled with pieces designed to last longer.

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Capri Holdings Acquires First Factory

16 December 2019 • By Chantal Fernandez

16 December 2019 • By Chantal Fernandez

The parent company of Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo is bringing some of its footwear production in house with the addition of an Italian manufacturing facility.

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Capri Holdings Acquires First Factory

The parent company of Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo is bringing some of its footwear production in house with the addition of an Italian manufacturing facility.

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Why 'Made in France' Is Back in Force

2 December 2019 • By Laure Guilbault

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Why 'Made in France' Is Back in Force

Major French luxury brands like Chanel, Hermès and Louis Vuitton are spending millions of euros on facilities in their home country to burnish their brands, secure unique know-how, enable greater speed-to-market and benefit from government incentives.

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As Fashion Giants Eye Exit From China, One Indonesian Supplier Makes Gains

1 October 2019 • By Bloomberg

1 October 2019 • By Bloomberg

Sri Rejeki Isman PT, which makes apparel for J.C. Penney Walmart and H&M, is fielding calls from other brands looking to diversify their suppliers amid the ongoing US-China trade war.

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As Fashion Giants Eye Exit From China, One Indonesian Supplier Makes Gains

Sri Rejeki Isman PT, which makes apparel for J.C. Penney Walmart and H&M, is fielding calls from other brands looking to diversify their suppliers amid the ongoing US-China trade war.

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H&M Halts Leather Purchases from Brazil Due to Amazon Wildfires

5 September 2019 • By Reuters

5 September 2019 • By Reuters

Fears have been growing in Brazil that companies would step back from the country amid adverse publicity and the prospect of international sanctions.

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H&M Halts Leather Purchases from Brazil Due to Amazon Wildfires

Fears have been growing in Brazil that companies would step back from the country amid adverse publicity and the prospect of international sanctions.

The BoF Podcast: Inside H&M’s $4 Billion Inventory Challenge

2 August 2019 • By BoF Team

2 August 2019 • By BoF Team

Listen to BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Sarah Kent in conversation with John Thorbeck, chairman of Chainge Capital, as they discuss the challenges of inventory facing H&M, its competitors and the wider fashion industry.

The BoF Podcast: Inside H&M’s $4 Billion Inventory Challenge

Listen to BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Sarah Kent in conversation with John Thorbeck, chairman of Chainge Capital, as they discuss the challenges of inventory facing H&M, its competitors and the wider fashion industry.

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China’s Fashion Industry Shrugs Off Trump’s Tariffs

23 May 2019 • By Sam Gaskin and Zoe Suen

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China’s Fashion Industry Shrugs Off Trump’s Tariffs

Importers of Chinese-made footwear and apparel are staring down the barrel of a 25 percent tariff. Why is the response from China so muted?