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Neiman Marcus Lays off 500 Employees to Cut Costs
Luxury department store Neiman Marcus said Thursday it is cutting 500 jobs—roughly 3 percent of its…
Hudson’s Bay Company Closes on Galeria Kaufhof Group Acquisition
Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) has acquired leading European department store company, Galeria Kaufhof Group.
Vietnam Releases New Regulations for Formaldehyde and Azo Dyes in Textiles
The Vietnam Ministry of Industry and Trade recently premiered a new regulation that calls for specific…
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Adidas, Gildan and H&M Make Dow Jones Sustainability Indices List
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Indian Textile Exporters Push for FTAs with EU, Australia and Canada
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Oeko-Tex Trains Additional Auditors for STeP Certification
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Bayer MaterialScience Up and Running as Covestro
Leading polymer materials supplier Bayer MaterialScience, is now up and running under its new name, Covestro…
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Amazon Adds 7 Fulfillment Centers in India
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Patagonia Hits Key Milestones in Environmental Activism
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High Chemical Levels Found in Ethiopian Waterways Near Hawassa Textile Industry
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