US Economy Unexpectedly Loses Jobs in February; Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.4%
The decline in nonfarm payrolls reported by the Labor Department in its employment report on Friday was the sixth since January 2025 and the second largest.
politics
News & Analysis
Social Goods | New Terry Richardson Allegations, Rise of Bulletproof Clothing
This week, another model comes forward with allegations against the photographer, while America's bulletproof clothing industry is booming.
Social Goods | New Terry Richardson Allegations, Rise of Bulletproof Clothing
This week, another model comes forward with allegations against the photographer, while America's bulletproof clothing industry is booming.
Global Markets
The Companies With the Most to Gain as China and Korea Make Up
The warming of relations between two of Asia’s biggest economies is a welcome sign for many companies caught in the middle of a year-long political standstill.
The Companies With the Most to Gain as China and Korea Make Up
The warming of relations between two of Asia’s biggest economies is a welcome sign for many companies caught in the middle of a year-long political standstill.
Retail
Spain’s Political Crisis Stokes Uncertainty Over Retail Revival
The Catalan independence declaration and subsequent Spanish vote to seize control of the region threatens to put the country’s fashion momentum on pause.
Spain’s Political Crisis Stokes Uncertainty Over Retail Revival
The Catalan independence declaration and subsequent Spanish vote to seize control of the region threatens to put the country’s fashion momentum on pause.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Why Peta Are Anti-Wool, Can China Solve Fast Fashion?
This week, why Peta is switching its attention to cruelty in the wool industry, and how consumers in China and India are actively seeking out sustainable fashion.
Social Goods | Why Peta Are Anti-Wool, Can China Solve Fast Fashion?
This week, why Peta is switching its attention to cruelty in the wool industry, and how consumers in China and India are actively seeking out sustainable fashion.
News & Analysis
Fashion Industry Reacts to Charlottesville Violence
Industry leaders including Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Steven Kolb and Virgil Abloh denounce the violent racism of thousands of Nazi-saluting white supremacist marchers who descended on Charlottesville, Virginia last week.
Fashion Industry Reacts to Charlottesville Violence
Industry leaders including Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Steven Kolb and Virgil Abloh denounce the violent racism of thousands of Nazi-saluting white supremacist marchers who descended on Charlottesville, Virginia last week.
News & Analysis
Under Armour Chief Executive Resigns From President Trump’s American Manufacturing Council
Kevin Plank is the second executive to leave the council on Monday, following widespread disapproval of President Trump’s response to violent protests led by white supremacists over the weekend in Charlottesville.
Under Armour Chief Executive Resigns From President Trump’s American Manufacturing Council
Kevin Plank is the second executive to leave the council on Monday, following widespread disapproval of President Trump’s response to violent protests led by white supremacists over the weekend in Charlottesville.
News & Analysis
Trump Seeks Crackdown on 'Made in America' Fakes
The US President wants to defend American-made products by certifying legitimate US goods and aggressively going after imported products sporting the 'Made in America' label.
Trump Seeks Crackdown on 'Made in America' Fakes
The US President wants to defend American-made products by certifying legitimate US goods and aggressively going after imported products sporting the 'Made in America' label.
News & Analysis
She Talks About Working Women. Her Father Says 'Buy American.' Inside Ivanka Inc.
"The fashion line’s practices collide with those principles – and are out of step with industry trends."
She Talks About Working Women. Her Father Says 'Buy American.' Inside Ivanka Inc.
"The fashion line’s practices collide with those principles – and are out of step with industry trends."
News & Analysis
Reebok Mocks Trump Over Brigitte Macron Remarks
Reebok took to Twitter to mock US President Donald Trump following a comment to France’s first lady that some saw as sexist — a rare example of a consumer brand dipping its toes into politics.
Reebok Mocks Trump Over Brigitte Macron Remarks
Reebok took to Twitter to mock US President Donald Trump following a comment to France’s first lady that some saw as sexist — a rare example of a consumer brand dipping its toes into politics.
News & Analysis
Trump Has Awakened an American 'Craftivism' Movement That’s Been Dormant Since the 1980s AIDS Quilt
"Today’s activists — armed with glue guns, sewing needles, and X-ACTO craft knives — are making one-of-a-kind protest gear."
Trump Has Awakened an American 'Craftivism' Movement That’s Been Dormant Since the 1980s AIDS Quilt
"Today’s activists — armed with glue guns, sewing needles, and X-ACTO craft knives — are making one-of-a-kind protest gear."
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | A Bad Brexit Would Pull the Fashion Industry Apart at the Seams
As the UK negotiates its exit from the EU, it must remain in the customs union and introduce new trademark protections, talent visas and tax breaks, or risk disaster, argues Tamara Cincik.
Op-Ed | A Bad Brexit Would Pull the Fashion Industry Apart at the Seams
As the UK negotiates its exit from the EU, it must remain in the customs union and introduce new trademark protections, talent visas and tax breaks, or risk disaster, argues Tamara Cincik.
News & Analysis
UK election 2017: Conservatives 'to Fall Short of Majority'
"The biggest shock of the night so far has been the Liberal Democrat MP Nick Clegg losing his seat to a Labour candidate."
UK election 2017: Conservatives 'to Fall Short of Majority'
"The biggest shock of the night so far has been the Liberal Democrat MP Nick Clegg losing his seat to a Labour candidate."
The News in Brief
Asics Buys Marathon Registration Platforms to Boost Running-Shoe Sales
The Japanese sportswear brand is accelerating global expansion by acquiring race-registration platforms to deepen engagement with runners.
Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.