international business
Is the TPP a Way for the US to Isolate China?
Why should China be worried? One maybe cynical interpretation of the US’s strategic shift is that it is…
Sears Canada CEO Jumps Ship; Takes Top Post at Sephora
Calvin McDonald, the former CEO of Sears Canada, just resigned his post to be come the CEO of Sephora, a…
Apparel, Textiles and Fiber Products Make Big Comeback in 2013
A big comeback in growth by about 4 percent is expected this year for international apparel, textile and…
Bangladesh Factories: More Pessimism than Progress
Since the Rana Plaza tragedy, industry players have scrambled to organize alliances and develop sound…
Indian Shopping Rushes Online
Consumers across India are increasingly opting to shop online and retailers are joining the e-commerce space…
UN Factory Monitoring Group in Cambodia Plans to Name Names
After the tragic Rana Plaza factory collapse last April, Bangladesh became an object of intense international…
Is Haiti the Future of Compliance?
In the midst of worldwide concerns over garment factory safety and labor conditions, one modern-minded…
Pakistan Ups its Game, Looking for GSP Status
Pakistan will likely be granted European Generalized System of Preference (GSP) Plus status beginning in Jan…
Turkey Emerges as Major Denim Producer
Turkey is garnering a reputation as an emerging producer of denim, breaking into an industry generally…
Egypt’s Cotton Exports Rise 51.8%
Egypt’s cotton exports saw a sharp increase of....
TJX Quietly Relaunches Website
With surprising stealth, T.J. Maxx (TJX) has revived its online presence. Quietly, without fanfare or…
Hurting Billabong Sustained By New Loans
Limping surfwear company Billabong announced that it has entered into agreements with hedge funds…
FTC Proposes Changes for Wool Product Labeling
The Federal Trade Commission has asked for public feedback on proposed changes to its Wool Products Labeling…
Will China’s “Shadow Banking” System Collapse?
Credit analysts are progressively more concerned that China is heading towards a grim financial reckoning…
Spain’s Textile Production Expands Robustly
Spain’s textile industry continues its lively growth, reporting a....