China COSCO posts $692m loss in Q1 2016

China COSCO Holdings Co. Ltd., which now includes the combined operations of China Shipping Container Lines Co., reported losses in both its container shipping and dry bulk operations during the first quarter as rates in both segments plummeted.

Governmental Notices April 23 – 29, 2016

Attached is an update of governmental notices that may be of interest to our members and the trade among the items in this issue are links to: APHIS’ Comment request regarding the Importation of Wooden Handicrafts from China; CPSC’sComment requests concerning Requirements Pertaining to Third Party Conformity Assessment Bodies and…

Visit ATS for F/W 16 Trend Vignettes by Accessories Magazine

Want the latest trend information for Fall before you shop the May accessories shows this Monday? AccessoriesTheShow (ATS) and Accessories Magazine are joining forces again to help retailers best target their buys. Designated Fall/Winter 2016-17 trend vignettes will offer exhibitors and attendees an enhanced trend and buying experience at the May 2-4 show at the […]

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Birkin Trio Top $100,000+ Each in $2.5+ Million Heritage Spring Luxury Auction

Who says the It Bag is over? A trio of Hermès Birkins worth in excess of $340,000 formed a luxe trinity at Heritage Auction’s $2.5+ million Spring Luxury Accessories Signature® Auction, April 18-19, 2016, in New York. HA is the largest auction house founded in the U.S. and the world’s third largest, with annual sales […]

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Expert Blog: Handbag Buying Behavior Revelations

Reprinted with permission from the NPD Group Blog. By Beth Goldstein, NPD Fashion Footwear & Accessories Industry Analyst. The journey of buying a handbag “seems closer to buying a car than to buying clothing.” That’s the take of Rohan Deuskar, the Founder and CEO of Stylitics, based on insights from a new study entitled “The […]

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DP World Q1 volumes up 3.7%

The container terminal operator posted a cargo throughout of 15.5 million TEUs at its container terminals in the first quarter of 2016, a 2.4 percent increase from the same 2015 period on a like-for-like basis.