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Amazon Sales Jump 34 Percent On Heels of Logistics Launches and Whole Foods Digestion

Amazon, which announced two initiatives this week to improve speed to market and package security, posted a…

Financial Roundup: Columbia Sportswear Connecting, Debenham’s Redesigning and Luxury Leads Kering

Columbia Sportswear is taking strides to reconnect with consumers, Debenham's redesign strategy is in full…

In Transit: Ocean Freight Rates Down, Schedule Changes Up, UPS Sales Pop on Exports and E-Commerce

Unsteadiness seems to best describe the state of global shipping, with ocean freight rates staying low and…

New Denim Fiber and Fabric Innovations to Increase Jeans’ Appeal

While denim is certainly a staple wardrobe choice that crosses generations, fiber and fabric firms aren't…

Reverse Resources Report: Technology Can Diminish Textile Waste

Garment manufacturers producing textiles and apparel for many of the world's major fashion brands are wasting…

Amazon’s New ‘Business Prime’ Could Give Small Businesses Even Greater Speed to Market

Amazon Business has launched Business Prime Shipping, a paid annual membership program for business customers…

Global Yarn and Fabric Output Increased in Second Quarter, Led by Brazil and Asia

Global yarn production and fabric output increased in the second quarter and is expected to stay stable in…

Inside Advantage: Fiber Companies Ramp Up Efforts to Expand Denim’s Capabilities

While denim is certainly a staple wardrobe choice that crosses generations, fiber and fabric firms aren’t…

Pakistan and India Take Divergent Paths on Duty Drawbacks, but Prices to be Impacted

In order to promote exports, Pakistan's Economic Coordination Committee has approved a proposal that 50…

Li & Fung on Why Speed is the New Currency

It might be a bit like turning around an ocean liner in a small river, but sourcing giant Li & Fung is…

Industry Evolution has Created the Human-Centered Supply Chain

Recognizing the dynamic shifts taking place in the fashion industry from raw materials to consumer, the…

Financial Roundup: Unifi Spins Solid Quarter, VF Sees Ups and Downs, Asos Drives On

Value-added yarns like Repreve boost Unifi, VF raises outlook even as jeanswear stalls and Asos delivers…

Pakistan University Invents Disease-Resistant GM Cotton

Pakistan's Punjab University has signed a memorandum of understanding to provide newly invented…

FedEx Buys Research Firm to Upgrade Operations for E-Commerce

FedEx Corp. has acquired Northwest Research Inc., a specialist in inventory research and management.

US Commerce Dept. Begins Antidumping Investigations Into PET Imports From Five Countries

The U.S. Commerce Department has initiated antidumping duty investigations to determine whether imports of…