Apparel
Retailers Pull Labor out of Pricey China, but Uniqlo Remains
It’s no secret that apparel and textile buyers have been gradually pulling business out of China–or, as it’s…
OECD Makes Strongest Forecast Yet For China
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is predicting strong economic growth in…
Bangladesh Spooked By Strikes
Production costs are rising in Bangladesh, and apparel manufacturing leaders are blaming a familiar culprit…
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Strikes Cost Bangladesh $3 Billion in 15 Days
Bangladesh is in the midst of a hartal (strike) epidemic. Since December 2012, the country has been on strike…
Study Proposes New Sizing Standards for the UK’s Growing Children
It’s widely accepted that the UK’s children are getting bigger, and a new set of measurement standards aims…
No More Bargain Manufacturing Prices in China As Nation’s Economy Undergoes Changes
Not too long ago the world’s manufacturers flocked to China to have their goods made because production costs…
Taiwan’s Textile and Clothing Makers Compete With Innovation Against Asian Rivals
Innovation is driving Taiwan’s growing textile and clothing industries and two key signs reflect this upward…
Sri Lanka Clothing Makers Facing Loss of E.U. Trade Benefits, Other Major Challenges
A trio of major challenges confront Sri Lanka clothing manufacturers, said A. Sukumaran, outgoing chairman of…
Safilo Revised Down its Full Year Outlook
MILAN - Italy's Safilo Group SpA revised its full year outlook, and reduced second quarter earnings by more…
Kicking Back
How apparel execs in L.A. unwind.
Sidelines: Cold-Weather Deals
COLD-WEATHER DEALS: Candie’s Inc. has signed a new licensing agreement with Soho Fashion Ltd. for women’s and…