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63% of Millennials Don’t Have a Credit Card
Millennials have more than a few misconceptions about credit cards, according to several recent studies.
US Apparel Imports Break $10 Billion Mark in August
U.S. apparel imports continued to soar in August, reaching a record high for the second straight month and…
Key Officials Depart USTR Now That TPP Deal Near Done
Trade ministers said Monday they had reached an agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal…
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Playing Favorites: Brands Market Emotional Relationship to Apparel
In recent years, some retailers and brands have shortened traditional seasons into cycles in which a limited…
Department Stores Add Jobs in September
Employment at specialty apparel retailers, which had been increasing over the past several months while…
One-Third US Smartphone Owners Use Mobile Device to Research Purchases at Least Weekly
Adobe discovered that less than 50 percent of consumers are satisfied with mobile app and browser experiences.
Cambodia Raises Monthly Minimum Wage for Garment Sector
The 9 percent increase, which comes into effect on January 1, falls short of trade union demands, but is more…
Here’s How American Apparel Plans to Turn Itself Around
One day after American Apparel filed for Chapter 11, the Los Angeles-based clothing maker's lawyer, Scott…
Wool Prices Show Little Sign of Strength in September
Wool prices in key Australian markets trended lower in the third quarter, with the benchmark Australian…
Here’s What Still Needs to Happen Before TPP Takes Effect
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) deal may be technically “done” but there’s a lot left to do before the…
Weak Chinese Demand Drives Down Synthetic Fiber Prices in September
Global synthetic fiber prices fell by 21.7% in September, their steepest monthly decline in more than six…
The Port of Los Angeles Surpassed Many Emissions Reduction Goals in 2014
According to a report released Thursday, the busy Southern California port surpassed many of its 2014…
NPD Survey Says Consumers Plan to Spend More this Holiday Season—But Does it Matter?
With unemployment rates at a seven-year low, all signs point to a very merry holiday shopping season for U.S…
Moody’s Cuts Apparel Industry Outlook as Strong Dollar Weighs on Earnings
When the U.S. dollar strengthens against global currencies, it can weigh on stateside sales—especially in the…