Top stories last week on Just Style included Levi Strauss tackling worker eyesight, a crackdown on goods imported from China under the Uyghur Forced Labor Act, and EuroCommerce and NRF's support of the Data Privacy Framework.
exploitation. Yet one issue firmly under the radar is that of eyesight; a challenge social enterprise VisionSpring and denim giant Levi Strauss are working hard to tackle.
EuroCommerce, NRF support Data Privacy Framework
The document, titled “Towards a Transatlantic Data Privacy Framework: Ensuring Consumer Trust and Business Competitiveness,” is a collaborative effort to create a standardised and harmonised data privacy framework between the European Union (EU) and the United States.
Superdry sounds FY23 profit warning as cost of living crisis bites
Superdry has revised its annual profit outlook for FY23 after sales in February and March missed expectations which the company blamed on the cost of living crisis and poor weather driving down demand.
Lawmakers urge greater enforcement of Uyghur forced labour act
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging a tougher crackdown on goods imported from China and produced by means of forced labour under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).
WHP Global, Express acquire menswear brand Bonobos
The $75m acquisition is being seen as an opportunity to unlock additional growth for menswear brand Bonobos, expand fashion apparel retailer Express’ portfolio and achieve efficiencies through Express’ fully integrated omnichannel operating platform.
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