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Is Sears Quietly Recruiting Top Executives to Change How it Runs Apparel?

Some of Sears' recent hires have come on board quietly—no press releases, no official statements.

Invista Unveils Cooling Shapewear at Interfilière

On Monday, the fiber maker launched Lycra Beauty Cooling technology at the New York edition of Interfilière.

Apparel Prices Under Pressure in August

Although consumer prices continued to drift upward in August, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of…

Report: Traditional Apparel Battles for Consumer Dollars, Athletic Brands Will Win

In its latest Industry Update, financial services firm Cowen and Company said traditional apparel is getting…

US Apparel Imports Hit Record High $9.7 Billion in July

U.S. apparel imports soared to record highs in July, according to Commerce Department data released last…

Online Returns are Retailers’ Biggest Problem

Free shipping and forgiving returns played a huge part in pushing U.S. e-commerce sales to $83.9 billion in…

Will Data Lead to Originality or Mass Conformity?

That's the question Dan Porter, head of digital at WME-IMG, put to a panel of industry insiders Monday during…

Rupee Depreciation Weighs on India’s Textile Sector

India's rupee depreciation could prove both a benefit and a setback for the country's textile and apparel…

Maker’s Row Launches E-Commerce to Boost Business for American-Made Goods

When Matthew Burnett and Tanya Menendez launched Maker's Row in November 2012, their goal was thus: to…

Slow Down: Zady Takes a Long-Term Approach to Apparel

Zady is redefining transparency and responsible production within the apparel industry.

Barron’s: Alibaba Stock Could Lose 50% More Value in China’s Unsteady Economy

In its cover article in this week's issue, financial investment publication Barron's said Alibaba's…

Bangladesh Gets Its First Polyester Fiber Plant

Bangladesh has been working to up its synthetic fiber capabilities in recent years and now a new plant slated…

Collapsing Oil Prices Push Synthetic Fiber Prices Lower in August

Global synthetic fiber prices fell in August, their steepest monthly decline in almost four years, according…

What Quiksilver’s Bankruptcy Means for Surf, Skate and Snow

Twenty-seven Quiksilver stores are set to shut their doors as part of the California-based company's plan to…

Pantone Predicts Icy Hues and Spicy Shades Will Refresh Familiar Silhouettes for Spring ’16

Iced coffee is more than a way to chill out on a hot day. According to the color experts at Pantone, it's…