The Bangladesh Government has allowed apparel factories, including textile and readymade garment (RMG) and all export-oriented industries, to reopen despite Bangladesh experiencing high Covid-19 rates, according to The Financial Express in Bangladesh.
Foot Locker has inked back-to-back deals to acquire two footwear and apparel retailers for a...
Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger owner PVH Corp has completed the sale of certain intellectual property and other assets of its Heritage Brands business to Authentic Brands Group (ABG).
The US Department of Labor has announced plans to award up to US$20m in grant funding to elevate workers’ rights and improve working conditions in the Central American countries of El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.
Iconix Brand Group has closed on a deal to take it private with Iconix Acquisition Corp.
| Top countries for growth | AI roles advertised Q1 2021 |
|---|---|
| US | 47 |
| Italy | 40 |
| Singapore | 6 |
| France | 6 |
| India | 3 |
| Norway | 3 |
| Belgium | 3 |
| UK | 2 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| San Marino | 2 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
British lifestyle brand Joules has swung to a profit for the year ended 30 May, with its performance underpinned by continued digital growth, the strength of the Joules brand, and increasing diversification of revenue streams.
Dylon Dyes has launched an initiative aimed at helping the textile industry lower its carbon emissions.
Japanese sports footwear giant Asics has taken a stake in Japan Healthcare Co, a healthcare startup that makes insoles based on digital photos taken by a smartphone.
Chemicals manufacturer Huntsman Textile Effects has developed a highly versatile elastomer, which can be easily extruded and added to nylon and polyester materials to give them a protective, durable, waterproof layer.
Concept: French startup Sweep has developed an online tool to simplify the process of collecting...
Concept: Researchers at Canada’s Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) have developed a greener alternative to...
Concept: Researchers at Canada’s Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) have developed a greener alternative to...
Concept: Sweden-based startup SuperNormal has rolled out an AI-powered asynchronous communication tool to improve remote...
Concept: Sweden-based startup SuperNormal has rolled out an AI-powered asynchronous communication tool to improve remote...
Concept: London-based OpenSensors has offered sensor-based data-powered solutions to enterprises to assist them to optimize...
Concept: London-based OpenSensors has offered sensor-based data-powered solutions to enterprises to assist them to optimize...
Concept: Dell Technologies, VMware and SK Telecom have partnered to develop a new edge computing...
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