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AAFA Summit Examines Risk in a World on Edge
The conference, themed "The Next Moves: Bold Ideas, Smart Futures," arrived at a moment of intense…
CBP Will Start Issuing $166B in Tariff Refunds — Just Not Immediately
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is preparing its Automated Commercial Environment system to electronically…
China Sets 4.5 to 5 Percent 2026 Growth Target, Outlines Retail Playbook
Offline consumption and the revitalization of retail in lower-tiered cities were highlighted in this year's…
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Longest Chinese New Year Holiday Points to Improved Luxury Demand
With the popularity of "Chinamaxxing," foreign visitors during this year's Spring Festival surged more than…
Trump’s Latest Tariffs Put Prominent Trade Deals at Risk
Nations are rethinking deals with the U.S. as President Donald Trump upped tariff rates to 15 percent.
Industry Has Swift and Varied Reactions to Supreme Court Tariff Decision Even as Trump Vows 15 Percent Levies
Groups representing American fashion brands and retailers have been buoyed by the High Court's ruling against…
French Luxury Brands to Celebrate Franco-American Ties With New York Exhibition
The show coincides with the 250th anniversary of American independence.
The EU Council Greenlights Historic EU-Mercosur Trade Partnership
An interim agreement aimed at reducing tariffs between the EU and the South American bloc will remain in…
Zohran Mamdani Gets a Warm Welcome From Thousands in New York City
An intergenerational crowd turned up Thursday afternoon to celebrate New York City's 112th mayor.
Italy Takes Aim at Ultra-Fast Fashion With New Levy
The Italian Senate passed the 2026 "Budget Act," which introduces a new levy on extra-EU parcels valued at…
Paris Court Rejects France’s Bid to Block Shein
The government had sought to block the website due to illegal items listed on its marketplace, following…
Bessent: Supreme Court Could Decide the Fate of Trump’s Tariffs in January. But Refunds? Not So Fast.
Those hoping for a Christmas miracle when it comes to a Supreme Court ruling on President Donald Trump's…
Why the EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Matters for Luxury
On Wednesday, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni joined French President Emmanuel Macron in an attempt to…
EU Approves 3-Euro Fee on Small Parcels, Targeting Shein and Temu
The measure aims to curb a flood of low-value Chinese imports and level the playing field for EU retailers.
Italy Luxury Association Altagamma Nets President From Buoyant Nautical Sector
Azimut|Benetti Group chair Giovanna Vitelli succeeds two-term president Matteo Lunelli, the CEO of the…