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CCILU Launches XpreSole Spring 2020 Collection; Donates Footwear to Healthcare Professionals
MANUFACTURING
In the search for greater sustainability, Ccilu announced the launch of its XpreSole Spring 2020 collection, which is manufactured primarily using coffee grounds.
Major Retailers Furlough Employees
Retail
Some of America’s most prominent publicly traded retailers announced that they would furlough bricks-and-mortar employees as the economy has frozen due to stay-at-home orders to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Apparel-Technology Companies Make Connections to Support PPE Production
Technology
As clothing manufacturers, brands and designers create personal protective equipment for medical workers during the continued global efforts to combat COVID-19, apparel-technology firms are facilitating production of masks, gloves, gowns and footwear covers.
Unpublished Unveils Spring/Summer 2020, Adding a Bright Outlook to the Season
Day-dreamy Denim
Taking a brighter approach to the Spring/Summer 2020 collection of Unpublished denim, founding designer Ya-el Torbati created pieces that help generate a luminous glow.
Industry Focus: Finance: Conquering COVID-19 by Weathering the Impact of the Storm
Finance
Industry Focus: Finance
Found Los Angeles Uses Cleaner Resources to Grow Local Sustainable-Apparel Mission
Found Los Angeles
With extensive fashion-industry careers, Cinzia Simone and Irene Kim have created a brand that they are building at a slower pace than the fast-fashion norms that were formerly dominating the industry.
New Hire at IMC
TRADE SHOWS
Amid a shifting trade-show calendar, International Market Centers announced a new addition to its Buyer Services team.
Macy’s to Furlough Most of Its Employees
RETAIL
The legacy department store Macy’s Inc. announced on March 30 that it would furlough most of its 125,000 employees beginning April 1.
Earlier Dates Secured for Rescheduled Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas
TRADE SHOWS
Event producer Messe Frankfurt’s Atlanta-based subsidiary, Messe Frankfurt North America, announced earlier this month that its sibling technical-textile and equipment trade shows Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas would be postponed until December due to concerns surrounding COVID-19.
Bldwn Brand Shutters Business
MANUFACTURING
With its premium-denim roots in Kansas City, Mo., and Los Angeles, the Bldwn lifestyle brand quickly became a favorite in the fashion industry following its 2009 debut as Baldwin.
