Eyewear manufacturer Luxottica Group recently announced that it has renewed its exclusive license agreement with Ralph Lauren Corporation. The two companies said that it is going to be a 10-year agreement extending to March 31, 2027 (though still subje…
PUERTO RICAN FASHION RETAILER NOVUS HEADS STATESIDE
From Puerto Rico, with love—and big business! Puerto Rican shoe and accessories retailer Novus recently announced that it has entered the U.S. market, with plans to open its first U.S. store at the Pembroke Lakes Mall in Miami, Florida. The move comes after the Novus group felt that its prospects …
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Commentary: The real threat (and solution) for U.S. jobs
Technology is the fundamental reason why the manufacturing jobs of the 1950s and ‘60s have gone away and won’t come back, not trade deals and currency devaluation, according to American Shipper IT Editor Eric Johnson.
Ocean carriers unveil skipped voyages around Chinese New Year
The 2M Alliance will skip various sailings on the Asia-North America and Asia-North Europe/Mediterranean trades, while Hapag-Lloyd unveiled skipped voyages between Asia and South America.
Port of Wilmington, N.C. teams up with Enviva
The new Enviva terminal at the Port of Wilmington will export wood pellets to Europe, and is just part of the port’s modernization plan.
Special coverage: New ship orders plummet in 2016
New ship orders declined in 2016, driven down by overcapacity and sluggish global trade growth, and although devastating for shipyards and their workers, the drop may be necessary if the health of the container liner industry is going to be restored.
Wabtec makes several acquisitions in 2016
Wilmerding, Penn.-based Wabtec Corporation’s most recent acquisition was its purchase of Workhorse Rail, which has annual sales of about $35 million.
OMNICHANNEL WILL BE KEY FOR 2017 RETAIL GROWTH, SAYS REPORT
Retailers, here’s a heads up: omnichannel retailing will continue to grow in 2017, and will be more pivotal for business development. In a recent Outlook report, finance agency Fitch Ratings found out that the best way retailers can holistically serve their customers in both online and brick-and-mortar mediums is through …
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ACCESSORIES MAGAZINE’S GREATEST HITS IN 2016
What a year it’s been! From trendy studs and grommets to executive moves, financial reports, celebrity style and industry awards, 2016 gave us plenty to write about. Below, we take a look with the biggest stories from the year in a round up of our greatest hits. HARRIS POLL NAMES …
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