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From the Editor: A Millennial on Why Millennials Don’t Shop in Stores
The biggest talk in retail, if it isn't about how to grab the up-and-coming Gen Z while they're hot, is about…
Turkish Factory Brings Denim Knowledge to Egypt
Turkey has long been known for its expertise in denim, and one manufacturer has taken some of that expertise…
What Trump’s Win Means for Nearshoring
When it comes to nearshoring—which has picked up in popularity in recent years as brands and retailers look…
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Denim has been tiptoeing away from stretch and skinny in favor of more rigid, vintage styles, but some…