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Chinese Central Bank Depreciates Yuan; Plans to Rival the U.S. Dollar
On February 25, investors anxiously reacted to the rapid depreciation of the Chinese renminbi, which plunged…
Retailer Esprit Prioritizes China for Growth
Esprit Holdings Ltd. said last week that the Chinese market will be a big priority over the next two…
Global FTAs Poised to Transform Global Footwear Industry
As the global economy is reshaped by several major outstanding free trade agreements, the global footwear…
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2014 Outlook on Asia Apparel and Textile Sourcing
The China and Asia Textile Forum, held annually in Beijing, brings together retailers, brands, factories and…
Pakistan and China Discuss New Economic Corridor; India Protests
On February 18, Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain visited China for the purpose of discussing the opening of…
Vietnam Footwear Exports Grow Robustly; Source of TPP Controversy
Vietnam continues to be a dominant exporter of leather and footwear, sending the U.S. alone $10.3…
U.S. Maintains Duty on Chinese Wire Hangers; China Protests
On February 6, the six members of the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) unanimously…
2014: Outlook on Cotton and Pricing
It may be early yet to set estimates for cotton pricing in the 2014/15 crop year, but when it comes down to…
Walmart To Improve China Vendor Compliance Process
Walmart promised to improve its vendor compliance processes in the wake of accusations by China's…
Buying Binge Forecast For Luxury Buyers
A 20 percent increase in global spending by luxury consumers has been forecast for 2020, according to a…
Guest Editorial: Vietnam Poised to Become Major Apparel Power
Vietnam is poised to become a major player in the textile industry thanks to a convergence of unexpected…
Vietnam Expands: Last Year’s Imports Are This Year’s Exports
More evidence that Vietnam is fast becoming a major player in the international garment industry, the…
Decoding Global Trade: Texworld USA Presentation by Gail Strickler, US Trade Rep
The map of world trade is being hurriedly redrawn by a bevy of massive regional trade agreements, potentially…
Texworld USA: Edward Hertzman Discusses Why Sourcing Costs Will Rise in 2014
Speaking at a Texworld USA seminar Wednesday, Sourcing Journal founder and publisher Edward Hertzman spoke to…
Sourcing Trends 2014: Wages, Compliance and Top Sourcing Countries
Every year the apparel industry is buffeted by a combination of domestic and global trends. The global nature…