Tara Donaldson
INVISTA Introduces Sustainable Spandex
Global fiber producer INVISTA has introduced a new bio-derived spandex that uses fiber from a renewable…
SJ REPORT: Everything You Need to Know About RFID and Your Business
Radio frequency identification (RFID) has seen a recent resurgence as retailers seek more accurate inventory…
Intertek Launches First Ever Textile Testing Mobile Lab
Leading quality solutions provider Intertek has launched the industry’s first ever mobile textile testing lab…
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Haiti Raises Minimum Wage for Garment Workers by 12.5%
Haiti has raised the daily minimum wage for its nearly 29,000 garment workers by 12.5% as of May 1…
AAFA, STR Host TPP Workshop in Ho Chi Minh City
In order to shed some light on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and what it will mean for the apparel…
Sears to Close More Stores and Cut Back on Apparel
Sears has been trying tirelessly to revamp its business, and the retailer’s latest plan for returning to…
546 Indian Textile Units Slapped with Closure Notices for Pollution
Hundreds of textile factories in Pali, India have been persistently polluting local waterways and, despite…
Nike Balks at Buying in Bangladesh Despite Margin Pressure
As brands battle between low-cost and compliance when deciding where to source, some have pulled out of…
Bangladesh: Compliant Garment Factories See 15% Spike in Orders
Despite Bangladesh’s ongoing struggles with workplace safety, factories in the country that are compliant…
Bangladesh Alliance Requests Closure of 5 Factories Over Safety Concerns
The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety is seeking immediate closure of five factories in Bangladesh–housed…
ICAC: China’s Cotton Policy Changes Increase Sales, Impact Prices
Since China’s announcement in April that it would lower the starting auction price of cotton, sales from the…
COTEXBO: 55,000 Bolivian Textile Workers Could Be Out of Jobs
Bolivia’s already dwindling textile industry could take a huge hit as the sector is at risk for losing 55,000…
Dollar General Beats Walmart as Low Price Leader
Discount variety store Dollar General is winning over Walmart in terms of low pricing, according to a new…
Luxury Outlet Stores on the Rise, Malls Take a Backseat
Luxury retailers are tapping into the outlet market, encroaching on traditional stores and drawing…
Century 21 to Open Philadelphia Location
Off-price fashion retailer Century 21 will soon set up shop in Philadelphia, its first location outside…