China September exports surge, creating record surplus with U.S. despite tariffs

Analysts said last month’s strong export growth – which might indicate U.S. tariffs are not biting much yet – is unlikely to be sustained.But the robust numbers reported on Friday…

Estée Lauder launches fund to help women develop leadership skills

“The 75-year legacy of the Estée Lauder brand shows what one visionary woman can achieve. Through the work of the Estée Lauder Emerging Leaders Fund and its program partners, we…

Nike, Under Armour interested in Mexican footwear suppliers

According to local newspaper El Sol de León, Mexico’s Coordinator for the Promotion of Foreign Trade (COFOCE) and the Association of Industrial Companies of Mexico (APIMEX) are helping Nike and…

Swiss watch exports held back by the United States and China in September

In September, exports of Swiss watches totalled 2.3 billion Swiss francs (2.4 billion euros), up by 3.8% year-on-year, compared to a 4% rebound in August, according to the watchmaking federation’s…

Rail commuters are key online shoppers says new study

That’s the conclusion after a new report showed the value of on-train commuter commerce reached £2.6 billion last year, and is predicted to grow by 75% to reach £4.6 billion…

US athletic footwear sales grow 2% in 2017

While promotions helped drive sales in 2017 and the product mix kept the average selling price flat, it was a double-edged sword for the industry, as its performance was not…

U.S. to delay China tariffs on some products

The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office action was published just minutes after China’s Ministry of Commerce said Vice Premier Liu He conducted a phone call with U.S. trade officials.The delay in…

Online shoppers want better visuals and mobile payments

According to PushON, the e-commerce agency behind the survey, 49% of people would spend larger amounts online if they were offered features and tools that provide as much information on…

UK launches Developing Countries Trading Scheme, cuts product tariffs

This will mean 99 per cent of goods imported from Africa under the scheme will enter the United Kingdom duty free, an official press release said.DCTS covers 65 countries across…