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Activewear in 2021

Will it continue to grow at record rates?

What 2021 May Bring for Big Tech

After a roiling 2020, the scrutiny on tech's largest companies could intensify next year.

New Tariff Troubles With Vietnam

Donald Trump might have one more disruptive move on trade before he leaves Washington.

Will the Takeovers Take Off?

VF made its dealmaking move with its Supreme acquisition, and plenty of others are flush with cash and…

The State of Retail Bankruptcies in 2021

More brands, suppliers and landlords may wind up in bankruptcy as the much anticipated "return to normal"…

Will the Economic Bounceback Continue?

Even with the vaccine now rolling out, the economy is still trying to get back to where it was.

A Leap Into the Unknown: Post-Brexit, Britain Goes It Alone

Brexit worries receded amid the panic of COVID-19, and British businesses are now looking forward to 2021…

How China Will Shape the Fashion System

China has pulled ahead of the U.S. in retail, and is on track to do the same in the apparel market.

Fashion Companies’ Legal Issues and Cases in 2021

Fashion companies eye changes in intellectual property law and shifts in enforcement in the areas of privacy…

Retailers Embrace Outdoor-Oriented Events and Features to Boost Pedestrian Traffic

A number of retailers across the country are offering shoppers more opportunities to browse outdoors.

Updated Essentials Seen as New Return-to-Work Wardrobe

Guys used to wearing sweatpants to work from home will seek sophisticated yet comfortable attire for the…

A New Course at Prada, Gucci

Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons will unveil their first codesigned collection on Sept. 24 in Milan and Gucci's…

Back to the Office: The New Rules

Face masks, social distancing, maximum elevator capacity, sanitizers and temperature checks are a few of the…

EXCLUSIVE: State of Matter’s ‘Unconventional Innovation’ in Men’s Sustainable Apparel

Japanese manufacturer Itochu launches State of Matter, a sustainable men's lifestyle apparel brand focused on…

Global Fashion Weeks Adapt to Post-Coronavirus Landscape

Fashion weeks outside the Big Four are developing new formats and cultivating local audiences to make up for…