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Most Shoes Sold in the U.S. Are Imported. Now the Industry Is Terrified of Tariffs.

Vans, the 52-year-old brand best known for its unassuming slip-on sneaker, is on a tear. Vans' annual revenue topped $3bn last year, up nearly tenfold from a decade earlier, propelled in part by cheap and plentiful manufacturing in Asia.

July 25, 2018

The Washington Post

Vans, the 52-year-old brand best known for its unassuming slip-on sneaker, is on a tear. Vans' annual revenue topped $3bn last year, up nearly tenfold from a decade earlier, propelled in part by cheap and plentiful manufacturing in Asia.

Human Trafficking Is Widespread in Global Fishing Industry, Report Shows

Local communities play a critical role in recognizing and combating slavery, according to the U.S. Department of State’s 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report, an annual publication that provides a global overview of the nature and scope of human trafficking — and various efforts underway to confront it.

July 17, 2018

Maritime Executive

Local communities play a critical role in recognizing and combating slavery, according to the U.S. Department of State’s 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report, an annual publication that provides a global overview of the nature and scope of human trafficking — and various efforts underway to confront it.

Robot Workers Will Lead to Surge in Slavery in Southeast Asia, Report Finds

Robots will slash millions of jobs and create an upswing in trafficking and slavery across south-east Asia, research claims.

July 16, 2018

The Guardian

Robots will slash millions of jobs and create an upswing in trafficking and slavery across south-east Asia, research claims.

Australian States and Retail Chains Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags

July 3, 2018

NPR

To cut down on waste from single-use plastic bags, some of Australia's largest retailers are banning them.

Global Employee Confidence in Business Conditions Hits Five-Year High, Report Says

July 3, 2018

Gartner

As the nation’s economy continues its upward trajectory, almost 46 percent of U.S. employees have a high intent to stay in their current positions, well above the international average of 32.4 percent, according to Gartner, Inc.

Amazon, H&M and Other Multinationals Are Pressing to Soften Indian State's Plastic Ban

June 29, 2018

Reuters

Multinational companies like Amazon Inc and H&M are lobbying to soften a ban against single-use plastic imposed by an Indian state last week, according to four sources familiar with the matter.

Big-Name Retailers Make Pride Merchandise in Places That Aren’t L.G.B.T.-Friendly

June 21, 2018

The New York Times

The merchandise has never been more plentiful or easier to find. Tote bags that say “United” from H&M. T-shirts emblazoned with “I Am Proud” from Levi Strauss & Co. An inflatable, rainbow-colored whale from Target — a “Pride Narwhal.”

Procurement Leaders Asia Pacific Procurement Congress 2018

June 20, 2018

8-9 November 2018 | The St Regis, Singapore

Will Pakistan’s 'Belt and Road' Dream Turn Into a Nightmare?

June 20, 2018

Maritime Executive

China’s infrastructure investments as part of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) have the potential to change the strategic dynamics of the entire Indo-Pacific region.

Samsung Joins Global Pledge to Increase Renewable Energy Use

June 15, 2018

The Washington Post

Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s biggest smartphone maker, joined on Thursday a growing list of companies that are promising to increase their use of solar and other renewable energy to help curb global warming.