French Hotline for attacks on fur wearers sparks animal rights fury

The French Fur Federation went on the attack this week against what it called the “misinformation of animal activists.”Every week fur lovers are attacked in the street verbally or physically by radical militants,” it said in a statement to AFP.คำพูดจาก สล็อตเว็บตรง

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Gold hits lowest first-quarter demand in decade, says WGC

Global annual demand sank seven percent to 974 tonnes in the first three months of 2018, the WGC said in a performance report on the precious metal.That was the weakest first-quarter level since the same portion of 2008 and compared with 1,047 tonnes in the first quarter of 2017.คำพูดจาก สล็อตเว…

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New York best for conventional fashion retailers

The Hot Retail Cities report has provided an inaugural list of the world’s 100 most attractive cities for retail based on around 50 criteria measuring their economic, commercial, political and cultural landscapes. This first edition has found that New York offers an ideal location based on its socio-economic, demographic and political factors, as well as its tourist appeal and the quality of it…

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Men still prefer in-store shopping experience over tech integration, study shows

According to a new report by First Insight on retail disruption, 22 percent of men shop frequently on their mobile devices compared to 40 percent of women, while only 46 percent of men shop frequently on Amazon, compared to 60 percent of women.”The data has unearthed a significant gender gap between how men and women shop and make purchase decisions,” said Greg Petro, CEO and founder of First…

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Moody’s says withdrawal of Cambodia’s preferential trade with EU to weaken growth

Cambodia’s biggest export market, the EU, warned this month that it would lose its “Everything but Arms (EBA)” initiative, to the world’s largest trading bloc, in a punitive response to its move away from democracy.Some western countries have criticised the July election won by Prime Minister Hun Sen, calling it flawed, because of a campaign of intimidation by his allies, and the lack o…

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Retail staff must wear face masks from this week

Shop assistants and retail workers will be legally required to wear face coverings from this Thursday (24 September), announced prime minister Boris Johnson in a televised speech.The new guidance also applies to people who provide close contact services, such as hairdressers, beauticians, dress fitters, tailors and fashion designers. 

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Scalpers wins court battle against Adidas

Adidas filed a lawsuit against the fashion brand about two years ago, claiming the trainers looked too similar to its Stan Smith shoe. The company was seeking an injunction to prevent Scalpers from selling the allegedly infringing shoes and compensation for unspecified damages.But the Commercial Court 8 of Madrid ruled on 20 December 2018 that Scalpers’ vintage-looking shoes were not an “un…

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Retailers and unions extend legally-binding worker safety accord in Bangladesh – sources

A representative for the agreement, originally signed in 2013 and known as the Bangladesh Accord, said an official statement would be issued shortly and declined to comment further.The agreement was due to expire on Aug. 31. The new agreement comes into force on Sept. 1.

A list of which of the 200 retailers who signed up to the Accord in 2013 – including retail giants like H&M, Inditex, F…

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Trump’s Dec. 15 China tariffs threaten a long list of Christmas favourites

The White House’s top economic and trade advisers, including Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Larry Kudlow, Peter Navarro, and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are expected to meet in coming days with Trump over that decision, one person briefed on the situation said. There is still no clarity on what the decision will be.”They may very well go into effect. They may very well hold back.…

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