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China Factory Owners Look to India for Relocation as Costs Rise
As labor costs in China rise and the country's economy flounders, Hong Kong-based companies with…
Under Armour Unveils Fresh Styles for Fall/Winter 2016
It's been nearly a year since the word jeggings—a mash-up of jeans and leggings—was officially added to the…
Here Are the Biggest Threats to the Global Supply Chain in 2016
Supply chains are constantly susceptible to risk, and according to a new report, that risk cost $56 million…
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How Levi’s Got Back to Basics and Kickstarted a Comeback
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Li & Fung 2015 Turnover Declines Amid Deflationary Market
Leading firm Li & Fung reported its full year results Thursday and turnover took a hit thanks in part to…
Robots Will Be Running Apparel Factories by 2026
When SoftWear Automation launched its line of advanced sewing robots, it expected American cut-and-sew…
Dollar General Wants to Open 900 New Stores This Year
A decline in apparel sales in 2015 hasn't slowed Dollar General's roll.
TPP Opposition Increases, Some See the Deal at Risk
Though Republicans have generally erred on the side of free trade, that sentiment seems to have shifted—at…
These Retailers Are Winning Customer Loyalty With Their E-Commerce Experience
Now that mobile shopping has firmly secured its position in modern retail, the next step is for retailers to…
Is the Fashion Industry Ready to Officially Defy Gender Boundaries?
Fashion blurring gender roles for fashion's sake is nothing new, but with the latest crop of agendered…
The Right Stuff: Jeffrey Kalinsky’s Finely Curated Approach to Retail
A little goes a long way in Jeffrey Kalinsky's book—as long as it's chock-full of substance, that is.
New Study Unlocks the Key to Consumer Conversion
It isn't as easy to get consumers in stores today as it once was, and it isn't easy to get those who do make…
China Predicts Slower Economic Growth, Shifts to Supply-Side Reform
China recently set its economic growth target at between 6.5% and 7 percent this year, and though many…
Wearables: Adoption Slow, Security Concerns High
wearable Wearables certainly had their day in 2015, with major brands and fashion leaders tapping technology…