Top stories on just-style this week include a look at concerns over the rising number of fakes entering the US, and an interview with Vivek Ramachandran, CEO of HSBC’s new apparel business-to-business platform Serai. Elsewhere, VF Corp has struck a US$2.1bn deal to buy Supreme, and the UK’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) will take effect from 1 January 2021.

Surge in fakes as more US shoppers turn to online marketplaces
Concerns are being voiced over the rising volume of fakes entering the United States as the number of Americans relying on e-commerce grows in response to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Premium Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Serai CEO sets out vision to reshape international apparel trade
Banking giant HSBC is focusing on the apparel industry with a new digital business-to-business platform that enables retailers and brands, manufacturers and suppliers to build trusted relationships, exchange data, and tap into new technologies. Here, CEO Vivek Ramachandran discusses his ambitious vision for the interconnected global trade network.

VF Corp strikes US$2.1bn deal to acquire streetwear brand Supreme
Vans and The North Face-owner VF Corp, has revealed plans to acquire Supreme, a privately-owned global streetwear brand, in a US$2.1bn deal.

Aldi Nord, Sud and Lidl vow not to squeeze on price to protect supply chain workers
Aldi Nord, Aldi Sud and Lidl have each implemented a new policy not to ask factories for price reductions/discounts relative to comparable items with last season, in an attempt to ensure workers in its supply chain are protected from the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic.

See Also:

UK’s GSP to take effect 1 January 2021
The UK’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) will take effect from 1 January 2021 following the end of the Brexit transition period, covering the same countries currently eligible for trade preferences under the EU’s GSP.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.