Asia leads digital retail market over Europe, Asia- Bain

In 2017, China’s online retail penetration was 20 per cent and its CAGR (13-17) was 33 per cent. In comparison, the US achieved an online retail penetration rate of 12 per cent in…

Former Amazon employee files lawsuit, claims company asked her to racially profile job applicants

Lisa McCarrick, who was working as a regional loss prevention manager for Amazon, filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the company on February 25 in California, after she was terminated in November. The suit,…

Bangladesh garment manufacturers seek higher export subsidies

Bangladesh textile industry earns about $30 billion annually by exporting ready made garments, which represents about 16% of the economy and employs over 4 million workers.But last year, the prices of garments fell…

Google Cloud links with Stella McCartney to pilot eco-focused industry tool

The fashion industry accounts for 20% of wastewater and 10% of carbon emissions globally and the need to do something is urgent. Fashion companies have recognised this with a raft of new sustainability…