Sourcing Journal
Breaking News: Bangladesh Riots Turn Deadly
Bangladesh has been roiled by violence as garment workers continue to angrily protest a government board’s…
New Study: What it Takes to Win Millennial Shoppers
It might take a little song and dance to get a Millennial shopper’s attention as new research shows it…
New Survey: Thanksgiving is the New Black Friday
According to a new survey, deal-hungry consumers won’t be waiting for Black Friday sales this year…
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Pakistan’s GSP Status with EU Could Be Worth $1 Billion; Energy Shortages Still Worrisome
Now that Pakistan has been granted duty-free access to European markets under the Generalized System of…
Brazil Apparel & Footwear Market Sees Marked Growth
Next year’s World Cup and the Olympics in 2016 are proving to be a boon for business in Brazil as demand…
Walmart Moves to Improve Omnichannel Experience With New Online Distribution Centers
Walmart is making strides to build a true omnichannel experience and boost online sales, adding two new…
Eighty Bangladeshi Factories Close in Fear of Protests; Wage Board Recommendation Settles Nothing
Even after Bangladesh’s specially convened Wage Board has come to a resolution, the often tempestuous dispute…
JCP October Sales Surge; Serious Troubles Remain
Ailing retailer JC Penney (JCP) is finally showing some signs of measurable improvement, providing a…
Indonesian Workers Stage Massive Protests
A recent two-day nationwide strike of Indonesian workers demanded an increase in wages, health insurance…
Lululemon Struck By Another Yoga Pants Debacle
Now comes new complaints about the recently reengineered and re-manufactured pants, which were supposed to…
Men’s Wearhouse to Jos. A Bank: Keep Your Hands Off Our Books
Men's Wearhouse turned thumbs down on a $2.3 billion offer from Jos. A. Bank to buy the giant retailer of…
Tech-Savvy Help For Retailers Hard To Find These Days
Tech-savvy employees with experience and ability to understand and manage technology and data are in short…
Abysmal Holiday Shopping Season Predicted; Expect Heavy Promotions
Cotton prices dropped by almost 5 cents in October, finishing the month at 78.6 cents per pound…
Western Retailers Look to China’s Online Shoppers
While many retailers are in search of alternatives to China as a manufacturing destination, they’re looking…
Global Shipping Trio To Form Alliance
A trio of top global container shippers will join forces in Q2 of 2014 to provide what they say will be…