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Higher Asian Polyester Prices Drive Up Global Synthetic Index
Global synthetic fiber prices rose in July, representing the continuation of a months-long trend, primarily…
Speed and Decision Making are Key in Western Hemisphere Sourcing
In sports, the saying is "You can't teach speed." In global sourcing, "speed to market" can be realized with…
New Zealand Says TPP Without the US Could Move Forward as Soon as November
New Zealand wants to go ahead with a TPP 11 and the deal could be reached before the end of the year.
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Is Walmart Looking to BirchBox for a Beauty Boost?
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Amid Losses and Shifting Landscape, Ralph Lauren to Cut Department Store Count 25 Percent
Battling dramatic changes in the U.S. retail market, Ralph Lauren is slashing department store distribution.
35% of Retail Executives Left Empty-Handed As Bonuses Go Bust
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These Smart Garments Are Redefining the Apparel Landscape
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When it Comes to Footwear Sourcing, China May be the New China
Market share loss or not, China's dominance in the footwear space can't yet be shaken much at all—no matter…
China Will Bite Back on Trade Actions and the US Won’t Like It
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Countering UPS, FedEx Won’t Raise Holiday Home Delivery Rates
In a competitive move against rival shipping giant UPS, FedEx Corp. said it will not apply residential…
The Robots Are Coming-And They May Pick Up Retail’s Pace
Robots could prove to be the answer for brands and retailers looking to slash traditional lead times…