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Retailers to See a ‘Pay Off or Die Off’ in 2018

Retail is looking at more—more closures, more bankruptcies, more acquisitions—in 2018, with those that played…

USTR Cites Progress on Global Counterfeiting, as Problems Persist

While progress continues to be made in policing counterfeiting and pirating of goods and intellectual…

Walmart Announces Sam’s Club Closures, Enhanced Benefits Packages

On the same day Walmart announced a new benefits for hourly workers fueled by tax reform legislation, the…

Texworld USA Gearing Up to Tackle Industry Issues and Needs at This Month’s Show

Amid uncertainty in trade circles, Texworld USA returns to the Jacob. K. Javits Convention Center for three…

Egypt is on a Mission to Rebrand Its Cotton as an Even More Superior Fiber

The Cotton Egypt Association (CEA) has unveiled a new brand identity and digital platform to re-enforce…

The Cotton Supply Chain Wins When Innovation and Quality US Cotton Come Together

The new Cotton USA initiative, dubbed What's New in Cotton?, aims to inspire the textile business to think of…

Chain Stores Will Determine Which Properties Survive the Mall Apocalypse

Ahead of the next round of retail closures, Green Street's Advisory Group has analyzed how chain stores…

Legwear Trends for Autumn/Winter 2018-19 Combine Fashion and Function

Invista, owner of the Lycra brand of elastane fibers, has a leg up on the must-have legwear looks for the…

Financial Roundup: Fast Retailing Sees Broad Gains, Boohoo is All Smiles

The flagship Uniqlo brand shows strong growth across all regions, while online guru Boohoo.com saw sales…

Sewpure Launches Strongest Organic Cotton Thread on the Market

Fiberactive Organics, a specialist in organic cotton thread manufacturing and distribution, has introduced…

China on the Move: Belt and Road Gets More Funding, Shanghai Gets New Shipping Hub

China and the logistics companies that serve it are taking steps to build up their infrastructure.

Kohl’s Plan to Partner with Grocers Could Literally Eat into Target’s Share

Kohl's may have found a solution to its mission of driving foot traffic, while improving productivity—one…

Walmart, Primark Urged by 70K Consumers to Boost Supply Chain Transparency

Transparency has become a major part of the fashion conversation and consumers are demanding major retailers…

Sears Secures $100M Loan, Reports 16% Drop in Comps During the Holidays

After a dismal holiday performance, Sears continues to look to cost savings and loans to help generate…

World Bank Forecasts Global Economy to Grow 3.1% in 2018, but Warns of Slower Pace Ahead

The World Bank forecasts global economic growth to edge up to 3.1 percent in 2018 after a…