Ivan Kenneally
Greenpeace Study Finds Hazardous Chemicals in Children’s Clothing
A controversial report issued by Greenpeace today alleges that hazardous chemicals were detected in…
Lululemon Plagued By Supply Chain Problems; Shares Down 16%
Once a rising star among athletic wear retailers, Lululemon has been plagued by financial setbacks, some…
Uniqlo Owner Assembles All-Star Executive Team to Lead Global Expansion; Sales Up 22%
Fast Retailing Co., the Tokyo-based owner of Uniqlo, has set its sights on an aggressive strategy of…
Congress Introduces Bipartisan Bill Supporting “Fast-Tracking” Authority
In a rare display of bipartisan collaboration, lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle introduced a…
Sears Reports Massive Losses; Analyst Predicts it Will Disappear by 2017
Languishing retailer Sears isn’t expecting any relief soon--it just reported that it expects an adjusted…
Heimtextil 2014 Highlights Cutting-edge Trends
Continuing its signature commitment to promoting the latest trends in interior and textile design, Heimtextil…
Press Release: AAFA Urges Swift Action to Restore U.S. Trade Negotiating Credibility
Arlington, VA – The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) today welcomed bipartisan legislation that…
Woolmark Company Unveils New Guide to Wool Trends at Heimtextil 2014
FRANKFURT–The Woolmark Company unveiled its inaugural edition of the Wool Lab Interiors guide, a compendium…
India’s Roller Coaster Rupee Threatens Long-term Prospects
India’s rupee experienced a tumultuous year, slumping to an all-time low last August at 68.85. And it…
JCP “Pleased” with Holiday Sales; Investors Skeptical
Investors were confused by a recent announcement from slumping retailer J.C. Penney (JCP) that it was…
Bangladesh Election Protests Turn Deadly, 18 Killed; Is the Country Nearing Civil War?
Violence continues to consume the streets of Bangladesh as the government decided to push forward with…
E.U.’s GSP Updates Expected to Have Big Impact on Asian Economy
The European Union’s (E.U.) Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) has been a hot topic in the news after it…
Cambodian Violence Subsides; Tentative Truce is Brokered
After weeks of protests crescendoing into violent confrontations in Cambodia, some respite from the chaos…
AAFA Releases Twin Reports on Apparel and Footwear for 2012
Reconfirming its status not only as a major trade association and lobbying group but also as a leading source…
Cambodia: Strikes Cost Apparel Industry $270 Million
As civil strife stubbornly resists efforts at a compromise between the Cambodian government and garment…