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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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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 FWO said that 10 Foster Street did not pay the workers accrued but untaken annual leave employments at the end of their employment.

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

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Called the Michael Strahan Design Lab , the custom pieces will be offered at flat prices, such as a two-piece suit for $399 , three-piece suits for $499 and sports coats for $299 , according to WWD. Customers can personalize patterns, lining, lapels and threads and add monogramming.

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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. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world.

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Allbirds IPO to Value Retailer at $2.2 Billion

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million shares of its stock at $12 to $14 per share. At the higher price, the sustainable footwear and apparel company could achieve a valuation as high as $2.2 Allbirds has filed for an IPO, with plans to sell 19.2 The company has not yet set a date for the IPO.

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

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And when you go to the Jersey Shore, it’s an all-day affair: you pack up at 7 a.m., Vaccarella: We started selling them at a local store in my town, and then we brought in 600 additional bags, and then a whole 45-foot container. This was the only bright spot at an otherwise dismal time. so we spend every summer there.

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