Sourcing Journal
Major Trade Show: Source Africa
As Africa’s profile as a destination for apparel sourcing firms grows, it is more aggressively touting…
For Urban Outfitters, Design Trumps Discounts
The lesson of Urban Outfitters' recent success is that sometimes trendy design trumps steep discounts....
TPP Debate Grows Heated
As the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations draws closer to a conclusion, disputes…
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After Bitter Feud, Ackman Divorces JCP
The startlingly public corporate feud between hedge-fund manager William Ackman and JC Penney (JCP) simply…
JCP’s Credit Crunch: Signs of Hope?
After JC Penney (JCP) reported a monumental $586 million loss for the second quarter ending August 3rd…
Why “Off Price” is Right On the Mark
Big ticket retailers like JC Penney’s and Sears share two patches of common ground this fiscal year: both…
Sears Posts Major Losses, Continues “Dangerous Downward Spiral”
Not even the most hale of Sears’ boosters expected the embattled company to flourish in the second quarter…
Pakistan Cotton Crop Prepares for Rough Stretch
The central and widespread concern in Pakistan is the threat posed by September rains, which may be heavy…
It’s Not Just Bangladesh: Vietnam Factory Fire Rages
Early Tuesday morning, a fire erupted at a garment factory in Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Tao Industrial Park…
Magic Market In Focus: Important Social Compliance Seminar
On the panel were three notable leaders in global compliance. Avedis Seferian, CEO of Worldwide Responsible…
Hurting JCP Continues to Bleed Money
JC Penney (JCP) is fast becoming the industry leader in turning bad into worse. Today, the once dominant…
Apparel Industry Drives Demand for Plant-Based Fibers
The market growth of cellulose fibers â€" fibers derived from natural, plant based materials â€" will be…
US Stimulus of Dominican Apparel Industry Fails
US legislation designed to stimulate the Dominican apparel industry has lagged far behind originally…
Sen. Levin to Visit Bangladesh Factories
Rep. Sandy Levin just announced he plans to visit Bangladesh this week for.....