Supply Chain
People Are Protesting Data Centers—but Embracing the Factories That Supply Them
[ad_1] Last month, Pamela Griffin and two other residents of Taylor, Texas, took to the lectern at a city council meeting to object to a data center project. But later,...
The Biggest Footwear Business Issues That Grabbed Headlines in 2025
[ad_1] If footwear firms thought 2025 would be challenging under a new presidential administration, they weren’t wrong. The year was fraught with many competing concerns and much uncertainty, mostly due...
Can the Shein Model Help Brands Navigate Uncertainty?
[ad_1] Could fashion brands adopt the Shein model to counter mounting tariff challenges? The idea sparked heated discussion among supply chain experts and industry veterans during a panel themed “The...
Why the EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Matters for Luxury
[ad_1] MILAN — Luxury industry concerns hit a peak this year after U.S. President Donald Trump announced his trade policy that involved a 15 percent tariff on all exports. Since...
Tod’s Diego Della Valle Gets Vocal About Recent Allegations of Work Exploitation in Brand’s Supply Chain
[ad_1] MILAN — Diego Della Valle got vocal on Friday, expressing his criticism of the conduct of Milan prosecutors in their allegations of labor abuse in Tod’s supply chain that...
What the Supply Chain Scandals Mean for Luxury Brands and Made in Italy
[ad_1] MILAN — Over the past two years, shock waves have been running through the luxury industry as supply chain scandals uncovered in Italy have prompted strong reactions from stakeholders....
The Martones: The First Family of Made-in-Italy Fragrances
[ad_1] LODI, Italy — It’s not every day you see an amusement park-style train running around a factory. But one of the two colorful vehicles roaming the site of fragrance manufacturer...
Giorgio Armani Pushes Back at Italian Competition Authority’s 3.5 Million Euro Sanction
[ad_1] MILAN – The Giorgio Armani company is pushing back on the decision of the AGCM, the Italian Competition Authority, to fine the luxury brand for alleged misleading advertising. The...
Italy’s Wood Supply Chain Urges Swift Trade Deal With South American Trade Bloc
[ad_1] MILAN — Now that the EU and the U.S. reached a trade deal, fixing tariffs on EU exports at 15 percent, the focus has turned to South America. The...
Here’s What You Might Not Know About Nike’s Q4 — New Findings Revealed
[ad_1] Nike Inc. turnaround is going to take time, but at least its challenges are understood. That’s the conclusion from BMO analyst Simeon Siegel. He has an “outperform” rating on...
