Africa
Ethiopia Gets World’s First Fully Sustainable Denim Plant
Ethiopia's manufacturing economy is on the upswing and now the country is home to the world's first…
How to Take Advantage of Trade Preferences for Duty Free Sourcing
Textile and apparel imports to the U.S. last year totaled more than $107 billion and companies are paying $14…
Mara Group Looks to Raise $100M to Launch African E-Commerce Platform
People are abuzz about Africa these days as more manufacturers begin to make there and more retailers set up…
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A.T. Kearney Ranks Africa’s 15 Most Promising Retail Markets
Sourcing in Africa isn't a faraway concept anymore—the low-cost continent is making moves to secure its…
What China’s Devalued Currency Could Mean for African Manufacturing
China's sudden yuan devaluation last month shook things up across the globe, sending stocks seesawing and…
Cotton Made in Africa Initiative Proves Beneficial to African Farmers
The Cotton Made in Africa (CmiA) initiative has proved positive for African cotton farmers, as it provides…
Africa Creates Largest Free Trade Zone
Africa is set to create a free trade zone covering 26 countries, from South Africa to Egypt, and more than…
Chinese Counterfeits Plague Ghana Textile Sector
Nigeria is not the only African nation struggling with smuggled Chinese textiles.
What a 10-Year AGOA Renewal Will Mean for Sourcing in Africa
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) may be facing its fast-approaching September expiration date…
Op-Ed: Ethiopia: Well-Written National Textile Policies Don’t Sell Garments
According to a new survey from consultancy McKinsey, a worldwide sample of apparel chief purchasing officers…
Study Finds Interest in East Africa Sourcing on the Rise
Africa has been nicknamed the "new Asia" of the apparel industry of late and a new study reveals interest in…
Ethiopia Aims for $1 Billion in Textile Exports by 2025
Ethiopia has been putting plans in place to position itself as a leading African textile exporter, and now…
Op-Ed: AGOA Renewal Not So Seamless
For the apparel and footwear industry, timing is everything. Our executives plan production and place orders…
Orgs Meet to Discuss Regional Approach to Promoting African Cotton Industry
During the 73rd annual Plenary Meeting last month, the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC), an…
Study: Cotton Made in Africa Has Less Impact on the Environment
New research shows the cultivation of cotton made in Africa (CmiA) has less impact on the environment…