Tara Donaldson
This Overlooked Supply Chain Risk Will Plague Businesses Even More in 2017
Of all the factors contributing to human rights risks, supply chain blind spots are among the top three.
Vietnam Spends $255M to Combat its Water Problem
If there was concern about commodity capacity in Vietnam, water shortages may soon be less of an issue.
Earnings Roundup: Sales Decline at Sears, Tailored Brands and Hugo Boss
The retail environment hasn't been kind to brands in the first quarter and previous fiscal year. Sears…
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Earnings Roundup: Markdowns Hit Urban, Express Profit Plummets, Children’s Place Wins, Vera Bradley Reevaluates
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Made in China 2025 Plan May Edge Out Western Competitors
While the U.S. focuses on "America first," China is working on China first.
Ascena Blames Customer Price Sensitivity for Q2 Sales Slide
Now that consumers know they can perpetually buy on promotion, many won't pay up for full price product and…
Global Factory Activity: Manufacturing Stabilizes Amid Trade Uncertainty
Conditions in factories around the world seem to be stabilizing in the face of economic uncertainty, though…
Trump’s New Trade Agenda Includes Ignoring World Trade Organization Rulings
Continuing on his "America first" commitment, President Trump said he's prepared to ignore World Trade…
Pakistan Apparel Group Paints Poor Picture of Textile Export Sector
Manufacturers in Pakistan have been pressed about the state of the country's textile industry for some time…
Retail Isn’t Far Enough Outside the Box Yet
Decoding the needs of a digital native is about more than tracking the latest techniques for marketing to…
Apparel Turns to Makers & Adventurers for SS18 Trends
Fashion looks set to contradict the global political landscape, looking instead to draw from diversity…
Border Adjustment Could More Than Quadruple Your Taxes
When trade experts are devoting the bulk of their time to decoding and setting up to fight border…
East Africa May be the Best New Bet for Sourcing Ethical Fashion
Thanks to big companies like PVH, VF and H&M leading the charge when it comes to tapping East Africa as a key…