Tag: trade

Luxury travel gifts and accessories for your next trip – US & Canada edition

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Sep 9, 2024 The press conference presenting the new features of the upcoming editions of Italian fashion trade shows Micam Milano, Mipel, Lineapelle, The One Milano, Milano Fashion & Jewels and Simac Tanning Tech, was held on a very wet September 5 in Milan. The events are scheduled on September [...]read moreLuxury travel gifts and accessories for your next trip – US & Canada edition

Manchester Fashion Institute pioneers ‘Virtual Trade Fair’ for student buyers

Pioneering Manchester Fashion Institute (MFI) has launched a virtual trade fair for fashion-buying students. Manchester Fashion Institute Claiming digital fashion events are a “step towards sustainability in the industry”, the inaugural ‘Virtual Trading Fair’ is the result of Manchester Met’s fashion buying students working with BrandLab360 to develop an immersive buying experience. It enables participants to [...]read moreManchester Fashion Institute pioneers ‘Virtual Trade Fair’ for student buyers

China investigates European trade practices

By AFP Translated by Nicola Mira Published Jul 11, 2024 On Wednesday, China announced it is investigating unfair trade practices by the European Union (EU), after the latter opened various proceedings targeting Chinese companies suspected of distorting competition. AFP China’s investigation is taking place as tensions are rising between the country and the EU, an [...]read moreChina investigates European trade practices

Trade groups express concern to FHFA over historic credit data

A coalition of trade organizations — including the American Bankers Association (ABA), the Housing Policy Council (HPC), the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and U.S. Mortgage Insurers — sent a letter on Monday to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to express concerns about the FHFA’s intent to publish [...]read moreTrade groups express concern to FHFA over historic credit data

Trade groups express concerns on VA timeline for defaulted loan purchase program

Representatives of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and the Housing Policy Council (HPC) are urging leaders at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to delay a mandatory compliance date with the agency’s Veteran Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program, which aims to prevent foreclosures against military personnel who experienced financial hardship due to the ongoing economic [...]read moreTrade groups express concerns on VA timeline for defaulted loan purchase program

Trade war tactics: How Volvo will land a cheap Chinese EV on U.S. shores

A made-in-China electric vehicle will hit U.S. dealers this summer offering power and efficiency similar to the Tesla Model Y, the world’s best-selling EV, but for about $8,000 less. The EX30 from Volvo Cars, the Swedish luxury brand owned by China’s Geely, foreshadows the fierce competitive threat U.S. automakers could face from Chinese EV manufacturers [...]read moreTrade war tactics: How Volvo will land a cheap Chinese EV on U.S. shores

CesiumAstro claims former exec spilled trade secrets to upstart competitor AnySignal

CesiumAstro alleges in a newly filed lawsuit that a former executive disclosed trade secrets and confidential information about sensitive tech, investors and customers to a competing startup. Austin-based Cesium develops active-phased array and software-defined radio systems for spacecraft, missiles and drones. While phased-array antenna systems have been used on satellites for decades, Cesium has considerably [...]read moreCesiumAstro claims former exec spilled trade secrets to upstart competitor AnySignal

Rihanna on Why She’d Want to Trade Places With Her Sons and Her Newest Sneaker Launch (Exclusive)

Rihanna once belted out “Just Live Your Life,” but motherhood these days has her wanting to switch places with her young sons! The “Don’t Stop the Music” songstress shared her wishful thinking while at her FENTY x PUMA Creeper Phatty Earth Tone sneaker launch party in London on Wednesday, where she brought up her sons when [...]read moreRihanna on Why She’d Want to Trade Places With Her Sons and Her Newest Sneaker Launch (Exclusive)

At the e-P Summit trade show, the fashion world is enthusiastic about AI and its plethora of uses

Still hesitant a year ago, the luxury and fashion industry is now embracing artificial intelligence without holding back. The phenomenon has taken the sector by storm and is beginning to have a tangible impact at all levels, whether in terms of organisation, logistics, sales, design, communication and so on. This was the conclusion reached by [...]read moreAt the e-P Summit trade show, the fashion world is enthusiastic about AI and its plethora of uses

Judge sides with trade groups, halts new CRA rules

A federal judge in Texas has granted a preliminary injunction to banking trade groups that seek to halt the implementation of new rules for modernizing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), according to court documents reviewed by HousingWire. Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk sided with organizations including the American Bankers Association (ABA), the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and [...]read moreJudge sides with trade groups, halts new CRA rules