Trade
What the Latest Trump-Xi Meeting Means for Luxury’s Recovery in China
With a palpable rebound in energy, Erwan Rambourg of HSBC believes the stalemate over the past 24 months in…
Footwear Industry’s Awaiting Trade Deals from China, Brazil
Expectations are growing that a trade deal between the US and China could be announced on Thursday, and one…
Shoe Firms Should Get a Break as China Tariff Extension is Likely
China tariffs are expected to stay at a temporary 30 percent rate as the US and China are likely to extend…
EU Luxury Furniture Makers Breathe Sigh of Relief on Tariffs, Still Playing Defense
FederlegnoArredo, the Italian federation of woodworking and furniture industries, confirmed European luxury…
For Indie Beauty Brands, the Survival of the Fittest Is On
As tariff uncertainty and business costs climb, beauty's indie players must get creative to stay efficient in…
Vietnam Footwear Exports Drop 27.3 Percent in September Amid Tariff Turmoil
Vietnam's shoe exports to the U.S. were worth $611 million in September, down 27.3 percent from $840 million…
Leather Supply Chain Firms Focus on Science and Tech Amid Grim Industry Outlook
Leaders at the Lineapelle exhibition, which took place at Rho-Fiera Milano fairgrounds Sept. 23 to 25…
RH’s Europe Performance Is Crucial After CEO Issues Warning on Inflation — Analysts
RH shares extended losses in Friday trading following the American furniture and interior design company's…
As Smaller Home Players Struggle Amid Tariffs, a New Wave of Consolidation Brews
Industry experts see acquisitions of solution-driven firms on the rise, as tariffs grip small and…
Luxury Yacht-maker Azimut|Benetti Posts Record Sales
The Italian shipbuilder said that the Middle East region is one of its fastest-growing regions, accelerated…
Italy’s Yachting Sector Braces for Tariff Impact
Deloitte said Italy's nautical sector is in a "black box" of uncertainty, as industry leaders continue to…
Non-U.S. Beauty Brands Face Crunch as De Minimis Ends
Small, non-U.S. beauty brands are grappling with how to continue servicing U.S. customers now that the de…
No De Minimis Jolt Yet on Footwear, But Shein and Temu Could See Profound Impacts
Katie Thomas, who leads Kearney Consumer Institute, said de minimis removal is likely to have "outsized…
US-EU Trade Deal Outline Gives Shoe Firms Glimmer of Hope on Tariffs
Updated details indicate that the new 15 percent tariff rate is not stacked on top of existing high rates.
EU, U.S. Release Details of Bilateral Trade Deal
Weeks after announcing a trade truce, the trade partners have elucidated some of the agreement's provisions.