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Footwear a Growth Leader for Cambodia’s Exports, as Economy Expands

Increased exports of footwear, electrical machinery, equipment and auto parts has helped Cambodia's economy…

Milliken Specialty Interiors Moves to Expand US Interior Textiles Market

As part of its ongoing efforts to target the interiors textiles market, Milliken & Company has signed a…

Global Outlooks: India’s Economy on the Rise, While China’s Growth Seen Slowing

Driven by its expertise in the service sector, India is on track to achieve strong growth over the next…

Myanmar Signs Trade Agreement with EU Chamber of Commerce

The Myanmar government's trade promotion body has signed a deal with the European Chamber of Commerce to…

Companies Are Using Analytics to Mitigate Supply Chain Fraud

It seems the more complicated and sophisticated supply chains get, the more they remain subject to abuse that…

China Cuts Import Tariffs to Aid Consumer Spending

China's Ministry of Finance announced it will cut import tariffs on consumer products, including apparel, as…

FTC Orders Lingerie Marketer to Refund $1.3 Million for Deceptive Membership Pricing

Online lingerie marketer AdoreMe Inc. has agreed to return more than $1.3 million to customers to settle…

Importer Beware: FOB Prices Out of India Spike 5 Percent

It seems the Indian government is stuck between a rock–complying with global trade rules and its overall tax…

Financials Roundup: Neiman’s Led by Online Growth, Burlington Keeps Rolling Along, Madewell Helps Struggling J.Crew and Free People Helps Urban

Neiman Marcus revenue up on e-commerce initiatives and women's, Burlington income surges on strong assortment…

Weather or Not: Regulating Materials Help Defy Climatic Conditions

Textile companies are delving deeper into product development to create fibers and fabrics that help regulate…

Sri Lanka’s Brandix Inks JV With Best Pacific to Improve Synthetics Offering

Brandix, one of Sri Lanka's leading exporters, has signed a joint venture agreement with global synthetic…

Retail Buying Shifts to Online Boosting Logistics Sector Hiring

The latest U.S. Labor Department data on sector employment shows a continued shift in retail jobs from…

Tesla’s Electric Big Rig May be Next Step in Trucking Evolution—And Walmart’s Already Ordered Some

Tesla's unveiling of its first all-electric big rig has drawn immediate customers from among some of the…

UPS and Shopify Join Forces to Advance Logistics for Small Businesses and Start-Ups

UPS and Shopify Inc. are unveiling a platform integration in time for the holiday shopping season that make…

“Uncertainty” Over Trump Policies Makes Frenemies of Importers, Domestic Producers

The domestic textile industry and apparel importers have often been on opposite sides of U.S. trade issues…