Sourcing Journal
In Omnichannel World, the Physical Store Remains King
A new study issued by global management consulting firm, A.T. Kearney, argues that consumers still prefer to…
Embattled Sears Closes More Stores
A grim indication of its financial struggles, Sears Holding Corp. is closing several stores in Mississippi…
Pakistan to US: We Want an FTA
Excluded from a whirlwind of free trade agreements under negotiation worldwide, Pakistan is feeling…
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Japan’s August Clothing Imports Up 21.4%
Japan's apparel imports for August were up in value by 21.4% over the same period last year, an increase to…
Vietnam Needs Supply Chain Upgrade for Economic Growth
If Vietnam wants to be a successful trade partner, it’s going to have to make some major changes to its…
Hanesbrands Adds Maidenform, Subtracts Workers
Hanesbrands Inc., the North Carolina based clothing company famous for Hanes underwear and Champion…
Apparel, Textiles and Fiber Products Make Big Comeback in 2013
A big comeback in growth by about 4 percent is expected this year for international apparel, textile and…
Child Labor Plagues Global Garment Industry
Despite a newfound emphasis on social compliance, the global textile industry is still plagued by child…
EU Works to Create Cloud-Based Computerized Clothing
Smart clothing is getting smarter in Europe with the development of cloud-based wearable technology.
Major New Initiative: Cotton LEADS
In what promises to be a major new initiative for the cotton industry, Cotton Incorporated has launched…
Wal-Mart’s Ambitious Forecast: $500 Billion by 2016
Retail giant Wal-Mart revealed its ambitious projections and plans for the next several fiscal years…
Can We Save Dhaka By Splitting it in Half?
Following the Rana Plaza factory collapse, international attention has fixated on the questions of labor…
BGMEA: Garment Workers’ Withheld Wages Have Been Paid
Bangladeshi garment workers spent last week protesting over delayed wages and bonuses in order to be paid in…
New Survey: Teen Retail Spending Slows Down
Youth is king, at least when it comes to fashion retail. Competition for so-called “millennialsâ€, or…
Pakistan’s Textile Exports Poised for Growth
Pakistan’s textile industry is poised to reap the advantages of potentially winning Generalized System of…