China's factory output growth slowed in April from the jump seen in the previous month while retail sales missed analyst expectations, indicating more pressure on the recovery in consumption.
Italian luxury label Prada is deepening its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion with the launch of several new investments including scholarships, educational programs and a new design lab.
The U.S. dollar edged lower against major currencies on Friday after a report that U.S. retail sales unexpectedly stalled in April and as fears of accelerating inflation receded.
Amazon will create 10,000 new permanent jobs in the United Kingdom in 2021, taking its total workforce in the country to more than 55,000, it said on Friday.
Amazon will give $100 more to new hires with proof of COVID-19 vaccination, the retailer said on Thursday, as part of its plan to employ 75,000 workers for fulfillment and logistics operations.
Amazon on Thursday won its fight against an EU order to pay about €250M in back taxes to Luxembourg as Europe's second highest court dealt a blow to the bloc's crackdown against unfair tax deals for multinationals.
Be warned, consumer sustainability issues may be more important than you think. Over half of people in the UK (56%) are less likely to buy from organisations with a weak sustainability record, according to a new survey.
Amazon.com Inc issued its first sustainability bond on Monday, raising $1 billion to invest in renewable energy, clean transport, greener buildings and affordable housing.
French winter sports brand Salomon is set to cut 82 manufacturing jobs, while at the same time adding to its R&D and head-office staff, where 59 new jobs will be created to speed up the company’s diversification.
True to its word, The British Fashion Council is building a strong line-up for its inaugural Institute of Positive Fashion Forum, to be presented digitally on 10 June.
Sporting goods maker Adidas has launched the sale of its Reebok brand in an auction which risks being affected by a political row over possible forced labour in China's western Xinjiang region, three sources said.
In a move that could influence a number of other companies in the jewellery space, the world’s largest jeweller has said it will only sell lab-grown diamonds in future.
Canadian retailer the Hudson's Bay announced on Monday the launch of a new social impact platform via the Hudson's Bay Foundation with the aim to accelerate racial equity.
A study held in five European countries has assessed the CO2 emissions of physical and digital retail, notably in the fashion sector, showing that physical retail is on average 2.3 times more polluting than e-tail.
Zegna has partnered with automotive giant Stellantis in an ambitious plan to transform its entire fleet into green cars by 2025. Stellantis brands include Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Peugeot, Citroën and Maserati.
