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US Customs Unveils New Security Strategy to Deal With E-Commerce Surge

A perhaps unexpected extension of the surge of e-commerce around the world is the security threat it…

Apparel and Textile Imports Rise in January Amid Trade War Threats

In line with President Trump's threats to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum and trading partners…

Port of Long Beach Launches Data-Sharing Project to Improve Cargo Flow

Building on the success of its pilot project with the Port of Los Angeles, GE Transportation the Port of Long…

Customs Hit a Record for Counterfeit Goods Seizures in 2017—And Apparel Made up Most of It

Last year U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) hit a…

Global Yarn and Fabric Production Declines Seen Deepening on Weak Asia Outlook

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation said the relatively stable third quarter 2017 global…

USDA Unveils Cost Share Program to Improve Domestic Cotton Production

U.S. cotton farmers and cultivators are getting some government assistance to help with a challenging market.

BCI Revamps Efforts to Improve Sustainable Cotton Production

The Better Cotton Initiative's revised Better Cotton Principles and Criteria (P&Cs) take effect this month…

Ocean Cargo Freight Rates Down as Volume Hits a Trough

Lower volume, partially explained by factories shutdowns in China and other parts of Asia but also indicative…

Financial Roundup: J.C. Penney Reshuffles Leadership and Cuts 360 Jobs, Gap Inc. Rides Active to Soaring Sales, L Brands Sales Stagnate

Gap's turnaround plan seems to be taking effect, while J.C. Penney's CEO sees a major opportunity to improve…

Financial Roundup: Kohls Net Income Jumps 85.7% in Q4, While Nordstom Struggles

Kohl's Corp. scored strong fourth quarter sales and earnings, putting it in the black after some difficult…

These Are the 5 Major Challenges to Global E-Commerce Growth

Based on research and in-depth interviews, a new white paper from DHL Express and England's Cranfield School…

Brands Turn to Science and Innovative Tech to Combat Smelly Socks

Textiles and sweat often don't mix well and have been epitomized by smelly socks, but that could soon change.

Natural Fiber Welding Creates Fresh New Fabric-Making Process

Born out of $10 million in research funding from the Department of Defense, Natural Fiber Welding has the…

NRF: Consumers Are Using Tax Refunds to Pay Down Debt and Save, Not Spend

A new tax refund survey released Wednesday shows more Americans than ever plan to hold on to their tax…

TJX Thanks Holiday Cheer and New Tax Act for Sales and Profit Boost

Boosted by strong store traffic and a tax benefit, TJX Cos. finished the year on a high note in its top and…