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Blue Sky Kids Land fined $5 million for exploiting Chinese workers

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The FWO discovered that the company had employed four Chinese women in retail positions at its stores between October 2015 and June 2018. Q Fay Trading, a company operated by Gu and Yang which imported and supplied products to the stores, also received a $44,100 fine.

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Gucci appoints Demna Gvasalia as creative director

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Known as Demna, he has been the artistic director at Balenciaga since 2015 and was responsible for introducing streetwear to the luxury brand’s portfolio. Gucci has named Demna Gvasalia as its new artistic director, effective July, following the departure of Sabato De Sarno.

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Vince Holding Corp. Changes Hands, Former CEO Brendan Hoffman to Return to the Helm

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Hoffman previously served as CEO of Vince from 2015 to 2020 before leaving to lead Wolverine Worldwide, first as President and then CEO through August 2023. (VNCE) , giving it a 65% stake in the retailer. P180 was co-founded by former Vince CEO Brendan Hoffman, who will become CEO of the brand again on Feb.

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Wedding dress designer George Elsissa fined for ripping off staff

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The case concerns four former workers employed in various periods between June 2015 and September 2021. The Federal Circuit and Family Courtimposed a $30,000 penalty against 10 Foster Street formerly trading as George Elsissa and ordered it to pay back pay the workers $21,604, plus superannuation and interest.

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Sustainability at Retail

So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop!

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Michael Strahan Debuts Men’s Custom Suiting Service with Flat Pricing Model

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This is not Strahans first foray into the world of fashion: In 2015 he launched his first apparel line exclusively at JCPenney, which is still on shelves. Customers can personalize patterns, lining, lapels and threads and add monogramming.

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From Niche Product to Viral Sensation: How Bogg Bag Ventured into 1,800 Target Stores

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I found a new factory in 2015, and they really understood my vision. We increased sales little by little from 2015 to 2018, and the demand was too much, so it was too much for me and my one employee. RTP: How did you move on and learn from that experience? We started doing trade shows and focused on wholesale.

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