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Cost Pressures, Ripple Effects of Iran War Prompt Worker Wage Protests in India

When protests broke out in factories in the Noida area on Monday, several factory owners said they saw it…

Hormuz ‘Completely Open,’ but Clarity Eludes Container Shipping Market

Conflicting signals from the U.S. and Iran and ongoing risk concerns keep carriers like Maersk and…

‘Pressures Are Indeed Mounting’ from Iran War, Says Port of Long Beach CEO

While the conflict has not impacted port volumes, NRF's Jon Gold warns smaller retailers and consumers face a…

‘Do Not Hesitate’: Shippers Urged to Lock in Lower Contract Rates Despite Hormuz Disruptions

With contract season coming to a close, overcapacity is keeping pricing negotiable for importers and…

Hormuz Shipping Faces ‘Restrictive’ Transit Environment as US Blockades Iran Ports

As the U.S. Navy moves to interdict vessels in the strait amid a fragile ceasefire, carriers endure uncertain…

Trump Threatens to Blockade Strait of Hormuz After Failed Iran Peace Talks

An irate President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. Navy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, choking off the…

Middle East Conflict Tests Luxury Furniture Industry’s Agility

Claudio Feltrin, president of Italian wood supply chain firm FederlegnoArredo, talks about drivers beyond the…

White Milano Offered Dolce Vita Reprieve From Global Worries With Gattinoni’s Revival

Once a couturier to the stars, Gattinoni celebrated its 80th anniversary and unveiled its ready-to-wear…

EXCLUSIVE: King Kennedy Opens Retail Flagship in L.A. 

Owner and curator Mikael Kennedy discusses his new hybrid flagship and gallery space.  

Iranian Fashion Company Persian Idea to Expand in Europe

The company will open a showroom in Milan and Paris in 2019.

Safilo Group Enters Iran

The Italian eyewear manufacturer has teamed with Noor Gostaran Azin Aryan Co. to distribute its frames…

Iran’s Burgeoning Retail Opportunity

As sanctions have eased and brands look to enter Iran, real estate developers hasten to create the right…

Roberto Cavalli Opens First Boutique in Iran

The opening marks the company's confidence in the region.

Western Brands Eyeing Iranian Consumers

In anticipation of the ending of sanctions, Western luxury and fashion brands are eyeing the Middle Eastern…