The first day of the WWD Virtual Apparel and Retail CEO Summit saw industry leaders discuss topics from consumer taste to diversity, the future of brick-and-mortar and sustainability.

Tony Hsieh cofounded Zappos in 1999 and pioneered many of the online and corporate strategies in use today.

Therma Kota has added a line of shearling handbags and is eyeing a winter footwear collection.

Estimates are that tropical storms Iota and Eta could cost the region $200 million in lost apparel exports to the U.S.

The 11 clips commemorated key moments in the event’s 25-year history.

Shenzhen Fashion Week held more than 60 presentations and sustainability was a strong focus throughout the week.

China Mind Next, which also produces WWD China and Beauty Inc China, will be the licensee for FN China.

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has put a stay on the $3.38 billion deal between Reliance Retail and Future Group in response to Amazon’s claim made earlier this month of a breach of contract.

An ILO report found massive declines in exports from 10 key producing countries.

The luxury conglomerate said sales trends improved significantly in the third quarter, driven by fashion and leather goods.

Simons has partnered with two secondhand luxury retailers to resell vintage designer fashion and handbags in store and online.

The Italian denim brand has tapped the designer of Y/Project as its new creative director with oversight on style, communications and interior design.

The collection of rings, pendants and bracelets is being introduced to mark Jessie Bonne’s fifth anniversary.

The capsule, with influencer Caro Daur, will launch in October.

In being named artistic director of Fendi’s haute couture, ready-to-wear and fur collections for women, Kim Jones has joined the group of designers who started in men’s wear and expanded into women’s.