The Florence-based leather goods label has been acquired by its Japanese distributor and licensee Look Holdings Inc.

Fans for the Cure was created to raise awareness of a disease that will afflict one in nine American men.

The athletic apparel and footwear retailer reaches out to the other 50.8 percent of the population.

The athletic apparel and footwear retailer reaches out to the other 50.8 percent of the population.

GENEVA — Increasing sustainability demands by enterprises and investors are spurring a growth in green Special Economic Zones in many developing countries with a focus in the new zones — including those manufacturing textiles and apparel — a U.N. report said. The report says a wave of industrial policies and competition for international investment has sparked a boom in the number of SEZs, which has increased to 5,383 worldwide (including 474 under development), up from 4,300 in 2014 and only 500 in 1995. More than 145 economies operate such zones today, according to the report. An additional 507 SEZs are in the pipeline, it said, of which 419 are in Asia — but none in China, the country with the most SEZs (2,543) — 53 in Africa and 24 in Latin America and the Caribbean. Besides China, other major apparel exporting countries with a large number of SEZs include India with 373, Turkey with 102, Bangladesh with 39 and Cambodia, 31. “There are many examples of SEZs that have played a key role in transforming economies, promoting greater participation in global value chains and catalyzing industrial upgrading,” said Mukhisa Kituyi, secretary-general of the U.N. Conference on Trade and Development. UNCTAD’s flagship “World Investment Report 2019

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The brand's founder talks about the link with the fast-fashion retailer for its relaunch back into the marketplace.

The brand's founder talks about the link with the fast-fashion retailer for its relaunch back into the marketplace.

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See all the looks from the Eighties-inspired capsule collection.

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The space at the Platform project is stocked with an exclusive Los Angeles capsule.

According to the latest State of the Connected Customer report, experience, personalization and ethics matter.

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The platform streamlines the process of hiring models and other creative talent.

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The 6,700-square-foot hub has a convenience store, event space and pop-up with a dedicated entrance.