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Maersk and IBM Forming Blockchain Joint Venture to Digitize Supply Chains and Improve Trade Flow

A.P. Moller - Maersk and IBM said they intend to establish a joint venture to provide more efficient and…

Norway’s Move to Ban Fur Farms Brings Praise and Criticism

In a move that was both political and a recognition that fur has fallen out of fashion even in a nation that…

See How Walmart is Positioning to Move at the Speed of Innovation

Despite its smaller, nimbler competitors, Walmart is determined to be a disruptor in this new retail…

These Companies Are Meeting Consumer Demand for Responsible Fashion

Customization, faux fur and biofabrication could revolutionize the fashion supply chain and be used by…

Cone Denim Expands Oeko-Tex Certification to Mexico Factories

Cone Denim's Parras and Yecapixtla operations in Mexico have received Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification on…

Ethiopia Creates First Certified Organic Cotton Program

Ethiopia has granted 200 cotton farmers organic certification for the first time as part of a project…

Unemployment Unchanged in December, but Retail Job Losses Continue

General merchandise stores led retail job loss in December even as overall U.S. unemployment remained…

Boosted by Tax Reform, Economic Trends Will Continue in Retailers’ Favor

Coming off of a stronger than expected holiday, retailers wonder if the momentum is sustainable as they work…

How Levi’s Blends Heritage and Innovation to Win Over New Customers, Former Fans

Levi's is reinventing its brand by combining its heritage with innovation to develop denim products consumers…

Colombia Making Progress on Labor Issues Under TPA Provision but Concerns Remain

The Department of Labor has issued its first periodic review of progress in addressing issues identified in…

Textile Happenings: Teaming for Combat Wool, GlideWear Helmets Launch, Smart Bras Bow, VF Goes to School

Cordura teams with Triple Aught Design for Combat Wool sweaters, GlideWear technology to help avoid brain…

Retail Apparel Prices Fell in December and 2017, as Overall CPI Rose

Retail apparel prices fell 0.5% in December from a month earlier, the fourth consecutive monthly decline…

Turkey Unveils Ecolabel Certification System for Textile Products

Turkey is fortifying its sustainable stance with a new ecolabel certification system for various domestic…

Retail Pulled Off Strongest Holiday in Years Despite Apocalypse Narrative

Holiday sales performance beat all expectations, with another spike in e-commerce, according to the U.S…

Shuffle Board: Metrick Adds on at Saks, Belstaff Names New CEO

Luxury veteran Helen Wright was named as Belstaff's new CEO, plus M&S tapped Humphrey Singer as its new chief…