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IMF Strengthens Global Economic Outlook, but Warns of Protectionism
The global upswing in economic activity is strengthening, with global growth projected to rise to 3.6 percent…
Levi’s Scores Revenue Gains But Currency Woes Put a Drag on Profits
Levi Strauss scored revenue gains around the globe, but a weak dollar hit the bottom line in the third…
Financial Roundup: Neiman Marcus Sets Digital Plan, as Levi’s Hit by Down Dollar
Neiman Marcus rolls out digital strategy to curb losses, while Levi Strauss scores revenue gains but currency…
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Cargo container imports set a second all-time monthly record high this summer, as retailers brought in…
Expanded Panama Canal Giving Importers More Options
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Vietnam Textile & Apparel Association Calls for No Minimum Wage Hike
The Vietnam Textile & Apparel Association has come out against a proposed government plan to increase the…
Lenzing Launches First Filament Fiber, Tencel Luxe
The Lenzing Group has introduced its first filament fiber called Tencel Luxe, marking the third fiber the…
WTO Members Grill China Over Waste Import Ban Impacting Textile Recycling
Five World Trade Organization members questioned China's import ban on solid waste, particularly for certain…
Global Air Freight Continues Rapid Growth Trajectory
Global air freight volume 12.1% in August compared to the same period a year ago, the fifth time in the last…
How Gilt and Saks Off Fifth Are Creating New Synergies for Retail
Hudson's Bay Company's combining of its Saks Off Fifth discount chain and the Gilt flash site it purchased…
US Cracks Down on Apparel Companies for Falsifying Import Invoices
Notations Inc., a garment wholesaler based in Warminster, Pennsylvania, with a showroom in New York, has…
There’s a New Recycled Polyester Yarn on the Scene
Synthetic fiber maker Trevira has launched a new brand called Sinfineco, its first range of recycled…
Aday Brings Clothing of the Future to Retail With a New Approach
For Nina Faulhaber, co-founder of Aday, the "clothing of the future" should take materials that have been…
When Made in China Means Ethically Made
Speaking on the bold topic of "When Made in China Means Ethically Made," Liz Hostetter, chief executive…
Target Sets Goal of 100 Percent Sustainable Cotton by 2022
Target is setting a goal to source 100 percent sustainable cotton by 2022 for its owned and exclusive…