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Judith Russell

Apparel and Footwear Prices Recover in September

Apparel prices recovered slightly in September from August's deflationary levels, according to data just…

Retail Sales Growth Slows in September

Retail sales growth slowed in September, according to data released Wednesday morning by the U.S. Department…

Global Synthetic Fiber Prices Track Cotton’s Slide

The global synthetic fiber price index fell by 4.9% in September, according to recent data from consulting…

Vietnam’s Share of US Apparel Imports Increases to 11.3% in August

The value of total apparel imports for the first eight months of 2014 increased by 2.2 percent compared to…

Costco Q4 and FY Results Top Wall Street Estimates

Costco Wholesale Corporation, the second largest retailer in the U.S. after Walmart, posted fourth quarter…

Apparel Imports Recover in August, but Show Signs of Slower Growth

After dropping slightly in July, apparel imports--helped by a strong dollar--recovered in August, according…

Wool Prices Dip Slightly as Season Gets Underway

After ending the last selling season on a quiet note, wool prices spent most of September as they did in…

Currency Brief: Dollar Continues to Strengthen Against Key Currencies

The euro, pound and yuan weakened against the dollar in September, but other Asian currencies appreciated.

September Cotton Prices Fall to Lowest Level in Five Years

After rising by a surprising 4 percent in August, the seven-market U.S. average cotton spot price dropped by…

Superior Uniform, American Eagle Among Top Apparel Stocks in Third Quarter

Superior Uniform Group (SGC), American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), Cherokee Brands (CHKE), and Family Dollar…

Sourcing Summit Panelists Expect Recession’s Impact on Consumers Will Be Long-Lasting

As the Great Recession disappears into the rear view mirror, there is a growing sense among industry experts…

Hong Kong Protests Threaten Retail Business During Key Holiday Sales Period

The political unrest that began last week in Hong Kong continued for a fifth day on Wednesday, and threatened…

Sourcing Summit 2014 Takeaway: Athleisure Still Has Legs

There's still plenty of room for growth in athleisure, or active apparel worn as streetwear--a key takeaway…

On Fire: Nike Posts Q1 Results that Sprint Past Wall Street Forecasts

Nike, the world's largest athletic footwear and apparel company, continued to trade near all-time highs on…

Alibaba Stock Soars in Trading Debut

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba began trading on the New York Stock Exchange this morning at 11:55 a.m…