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Listen to the article 6 minutes This audio is automatically generated, please let us know if you have any feedback. The H&M-backed co-lending program is now inviting more brands to join after initial success with India-based suppliers. Last year, retail giant H&M partnered with Singapore’s DBS bank to launch the Future Supplier Initiative to help suppliers access “green” loans for infrastructure investment. For major fashion brands working to decarbonize their supply chains, helping suppliers overcome financing hurdles is crucial to achieving sustainability goals. The program is supported by participating brands such as Gap Inc. and Mango Inc., as well as…

West Main is a 1,030,000-square-foot (95,690-square-meter) office, retail and mixed-use facility that will be the new home for some of Amazon’s 12,000 employees in Bellevue, Washington. The three-building project, designed by Graphite Design Group in collaboration with Compton Design Office for Vulcan Real Estate, is transforming Seattle’s eastern neighbor.Before West Main was completed in January 2024, the streetscape surrounding the site hindered Old Bellevue’s connection to Downtown. West Main changed that, using interactive art and landscaping to engage passersby and revitalize Main Street. West Main’s façade and courtyard have attracted tenants such as world-renowned Peruvian restaurant La Mar Cebichería Peruana,…

Gen Z’s relationship with AI is raising concerns about the future of the workplace, according to a new survey. [+] study.Getty Gen Z is diving headfirst into AI, incorporating it into their lives in everything from planning their workouts and meals to filling out job applications and hiring AI tutors. A new survey released today asks how this increased connectivity will impact the workplace. Young people are already being criticized for their inability to collaborate and communicate, with recruiters saying Gen Z is the worst to work with and manage. Andrew Ross, founder and CEO of dcdx, told me that…

NanoStock/Getty Images Nearly half of Gen Z adults say they don’t expect to receive a dime from their Social Security benefits in 2023, according to a survey by the National Association of Retirement Plans. If Gen Z isn’t counting on Social Security benefits, how much should they save for retirement? Additionally, 64% of Gen Z respondents were more likely than Baby Boomers and older generations to say they have or plan to have retirement accounts or savings as a source of retirement income beyond Social Security benefits. About 74% of Gen Zers are concerned that Social Security will run out…

If you’ve ever heard the saying “beauty is a pain,” here’s another, perhaps more accurate way to put it: beauty is expensive. Quarterly hair salon visits, biweekly nail salon visits, monthly waxing, and everything else you might be missing can all add up to more expenses than you’d expect. Plus, finding the time to go to those salons, and self-care overall, often feels like a luxury. Luckily, with the rise of at-home beauty treatments, it’s now easier than ever to treat yourself without the need for costly and time-consuming salon visits. These days, effective, easy-to-use beauty treatments allow you to…

In Germany, Cologne’s annual Pride Parade, or Christopher Street Day Parade, made history on Sunday, drawing more than 1.2 million participants and setting a new standard for LGBTQ+ celebrations in the country. With around 60,000 participants and 90 vibrant floats, the city of Cologne came alive with color, music and powerful messages of unity and LGBTQ+ rights.Under the theme “For Human Rights. Many. Together. Strong,” this year’s parade celebrated diversity and highlighted the ongoing fight for equality. The event was named after the New York City street that is home to the Stonewall Inn, a hub of the modern LGBTQ+…

In a development that may be surprising to some, Senator J.D. Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate who voted against LGBTQ rights legislation, has been living on a quiet street in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia, which has a significant LGBTQ population, for just over a year. Public property records show that Mr. Vance and his family live on a side street two blocks from Delray’s main commercial strip, Mount Vernon Avenue, where a gay pop-up bar called Pride on the Avenue opened in June. According to The Washington Post, Vance’s home in Delray, purchased for $1.6 million, is…

According to social media, this year is “Brat Summer,” but what exactly is a Brat, and why is Vice President Kamala Harris involved? The trend is inspired by British pop star Charli XCX’s album “Brat,” which was released on June 7, and features the word “Brat” in blurry black letters against a neon lime green cover. Charlie XCX showed his support for Harris on Sunday, tweeting “Kamala is a brat” shortly after President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the presidential race. Harris leveraged the social media frenzy surrounding the album, and the flood of memes that came…

Shoppers already love Roman’s classic denim jackets, so we’re sure they’ll love this one too. This £30 stretch jacket comes in 17 different colours and patterns, and shoppers claim it’s lighter and more comfortable to wear than your usual denim. You might think your classic denim is irreplaceable, but this Bengaline fabric jacket is softer and more comfortable, while still retaining all the key features, including a stylish collar, patch pockets and button front. The stretch pocket detail jacket can be paired with a variety of styles, including summer dresses, denim shorts, jeans and skirts. It has been praised by…

Kathy Hilton happened to walk into the Sutton Stracke fashion show in Los Angeles on Monday night. As if unaware that the show was about to begin, the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” friend was standing on the runway chatting with Erika Jayne’s mother, Renee Chahoy, when the models emerged and began walking down the catwalk. According to an Instagram Story shared by Jadon Medina, Hilton appeared surprised when the model tapped her on the shoulder and told her to get out of the way. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills friend was on the runway as the show began.…