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Helen Reid

Helen Reid

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German Birkenstocks, beer, and Riesling wine caught in US tariff crosshairs

In the Barbie movie, the iconic doll faces a pivotal decision: opt for her trademark but impractical sky-high stilettos or embrace the down-to-earth

German Birkenstocks, beer, and Riesling wine caught in US tariff crosshairs
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Shein gains UK approval for London IPO, awaits China nod, sources say

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein has secured approval from Britain's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for its planned initial public

Shein gains UK approval for London IPO, awaits China nod, sources say
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Clothing retailers delay orders, freeze hiring as tariffs hit

By Helen Reid and Nicholas P.

Clothing retailers delay orders, freeze hiring as tariffs hit
Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Sports

Struggling Puma names former Adidas sales chief as CEO

Sportswear brand Puma said on Thursday former Adidas sales chief Arthur Hoeld would take over as CEO, replacing Arne Freundt due to what the company called "differing views on

Struggling Puma names former Adidas sales chief as CEO
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Sneaker and apparel retailers blindsided by tariffs on Asian factory hubs

Prices of Nike Jordan and Adidas Samba sneakers are likely to rise in the United States after President Donald Trump imposed a raft of new tariffs on

Sneaker and apparel retailers blindsided by tariffs on Asian factory hubs
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Political|US

US tariffs on Vietnam would be a blow to Nike and other sportswear brands

By Nicholas P.

US tariffs on Vietnam would be a blow to Nike and other sportswear brands
Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

H&M reports sluggish start to spring sales

H&M's sales were up just 1% in March after a weaker than expected first quarter, the Swedish fast-fashion retailer reported on Thursday, in a sign of a slow start to

H&M reports sluggish start to spring sales
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Why a major shift to US clothing production is unlikely

President Donald Trump's Made in America push is prompting some U.S. clothing retailers to expand domestic production of everything

Why a major shift to US clothing production is unlikely
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Stock Markets|US

Shein executive seeks to reassure investors after Trump crackdown on low-value imports

Fast-fashion retailer Shein's executive chairman Donald Tang told investors in a letter on Monday that "growth remains strong" despite the United States ending duty-

Shein executive seeks to reassure investors after Trump crackdown on low-value imports
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Political|US

Why Trump's repeal of a trade loophole will hurt low-income and minority Americans

Prices will rise for Americans who buy $5 shirts, $10 lamps and $20 shoes on direct-from-China shopping sites

Why Trump's repeal of a trade loophole will hurt low-income and minority Americans

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