A recent upsurge in trade tensions between Washington and Beijing has rattled manufacturers worldwide, driving supply chains to their most precarious state in years. Data compiled from thousands of firms indicates that orders and production in Asia and North America… Read More ›
Day: May 14, 2025
UK’s Immigration Crackdown Poses Risks for Businesses Grappling with Labor Shortages
The British government’s drive to curb net migration with tougher visa rules and higher skill thresholds has triggered alarm among businesses that rely heavily on foreign workers. As ministers unveil plans to raise English-language requirements, extend the residency period for… Read More ›
From Cradles to Carechairs: Why Italy’s Crib Makers Are Targeting the Elderly Market
Italy’s historic baby-product heartland in Bergamo has contracted from more than a dozen family-owned factories in the 1970s to just two survivors today. Plummeting birth rates—down over one-third since 2008—have decimated demand for cribs and highchairs, prompting makers like Foppapedretti… Read More ›