Posts by Kevin Harson
Coupang Warehouse Fire Could Cost Hundreds of Millions in Losses
A massive fire at a Coupang warehouse in South Korea was contained late Monday after more than 61 hours of firefighting efforts, potentially resulting in hundreds of millions in damages for the e-commerce seller. The fire broke out at around 6:54 a.m. local time on Saturday on the sixth floor of Coupang’s eight-story, 3.2-million-square-foot logistics…
Read MorePTC Launches AI Initiative with Onshape Labs
Software developer PTC is enhancing its Onshape cloud-native CAD and PDM platform. The company is launching the Onshape Labs initiative, which is a new early-access program within the company’s Onshape platform that gives designers and engineers a first look at emerging functionalities. This includes new uses of AI, delivered directly inside the product development workflow.…
Read MoreMcQueen and Mulberry Anchor a Charged London Fashion Week Fall Schedule
LONDON — There will be many high-stakes returns at the spring 2027 edition of London Fashion Week this September as the British Fashion Council on Monday unveiled the provisional schedule for the five-day fashion showcase slated for Sept. 17 to 21. Alexander McQueen is back on home turf from Paris, with Seán McGirr’s London debut…
Read MoreShakira Takes the Barefoot Trend Literally During World Cup Halftime Show — She’s Been Performing Shoeless for Decades
As the barefoot shoe trend continues to make waves this summer, Shakira is taking it quite literally. Instead of wearing the barely-there shoes that continue to proliferate — remember those sandals that walked the Chanel Cruise runway a few months ago — the songstress made a case for no shoes at all during her high-energy FIFA World…
Read MoreNike’s Classic White Air Force 1 Gets a New Pearl Update for Latest Ja Morant Collaboration
This year alone, the classic triple-white Nike Air Force 1 has been released in numerous variations including patent leather, star-adorned looks and even a remastered version which references the sneaker’s 2001 construction. And yet, despite the flood of options, there’s even more to come, including a new addition to Ja Morant’s ever-expanding cache of Air…
Read MoreJosh Kerr Sprints to Fastest Mile Ever, Breaks World Record in This Brooks Shoe
Another major running world record has been smashed in London, and Brooks is at the center of the major moment. Josh Kerr ran the fastest men’s mile ever on Saturday, finishing in 3.42.66 at the IAAF Diamond League athletics competition. The Scottish-born Kerr wore a custom spike and speed suit, created in collaboration with Brooks.…
Read MoreAction Bronson’s Debut New Balance Signature Sneaker Is Available Early
Action Bronson is already one of New Balance’s most prolific collaborators, having released more than a dozen sneakers with the Boston-based sportswear company since 2023. And now, they’re taking the partnership to the next level with the release of the rapper’s first signature sneaker. Following a late-June teaser, Action Bronson has revealed a full look…
Read MoreNike’s Futuristic Foamposites Are Coming Back in Camo for the First Time Ever
One of the Foamposite franchise’s most memorable graphic print treatments is coming back to the Nike Air Foamposite Pro in a matter of weeks. News of a Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Green Camo” reissue first emerged nearly a year ago and now, the release is finally imminent. First introduced at retail in 2013, the Air…
Read MoreThese Collaborations Between High-End Hotels and Luxury Designers Are Worth Adding to Cart — No Plane Ticket Required
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In this article View More Best Hotel Merch Collaborations & Limited-Edition Fashion Collections to Shop Online View more + Geotagging yourself in the middle of the Pacific Ocean is no longer cutting it. These…
Read MoreBrazil’s Government Chooses Restraint in Addressing US Tariffs—For Now
In the wake of oppressively weighty new tariffs levied by the Trump administration this week, Brazil’s finance minister indicated the country’s government practicing restraint rather than retaliating. Dario Durigan said Friday that the country wasn’t considering an in-kind escalation in duties, and will opt instead to strategically assess the situation before responding with its own…
Read MoreAre Retailers Paying Too Much in Ocean Fuel Surcharges? New Analysis Suggests They Could Be.
A large U.S. retailer moving roughly 4,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) from Asia identified more than $2.4 million in potential fuel surcharge savings after benchmarking carrier-imposed charges against independently modeled voyage costs, highlighting growing scrutiny over ocean carriers‘ bunker-related fees. The findings come as importers contend with elevated bunker fuel costs and emergency fuel surcharges…
Read MoreCiara Becomes the Latest Star to Join the Bob Bandwagon
Ciara debuted her latest hair transformation at the inaugural TIME100 Sports Gala on Thursday night in New York, where she was accompanied by her husband, former NFL quarterback Russell Wilson. A close-up of Ciara at the TIME100 Sports Gala. Kristina Bumphrey/Variety The singer-songwriter donned a caramel- and blond-colored bob embellished with bouncy layers and flipped…
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