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BGMEA Says Replacement for Bangladesh Accord and Alliance Won’t be Legally Binding
Just 18 months remain for the two in place safety initiatives that have been working to upgrade conditions in…
Ethiopia to Build Three New Industrial Parks
Ethiopia is on a roll investing in its manufacturing sector, and now that the Trans-Pacific Partnership won't…
Sears Shares Fall 30 Percent as Bankruptcy Lurks
Sears seems to be making its way closer to demise, though the company has certainly prolonged what analysts…
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US Athletic Footwear Industry Reaches $17.5B
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Why a Preferred Materials Strategy is Vital for Brands Today
There's always talk about sustainability and preferred materials, and though many brands are starting to…
US Athletic Footwear Industry Reaches $17.5B in 2016 Despite Retail Challenges
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Walmart Still Goes Big in Mexico With New Investments
Walmart won't be sitting idly by as Donald Trump unravels U.S. relations with Mexico, the mega retailer has…
Drop Shipping May be the Way Forward for Reducing Inventory
Suppliers could soon be shipping their retailers' product for them.
Active Collective Debut New York Show Proves the Activewear Trend Isn’t Slowing at All
Pretty soon, there will be no distinguishing between fitness apparel and fashion.
Mexican Manufacturers Poised to Take Potential Backlash from US Trade Changes
As more brands and retailers look to source closer to home to cater to quick-to-market demands, Mexico has…
Trump Proposes 20 Percent Tax on Imports from Mexico
The latest in Trump's trade tactics is a 20 percent tax on imports from Mexico—essentially over the…
With TPP Out, What’s Next for US Trade Deals?
It's hard to tell what exactly will happen with trade under the Trump administration, but if the new U.S…
SS 18 Textile Trends Turn to Color and Vibrance Amid Uncertainty
Just as art mimics life, textile trends do too. And for the coming season, trends in apparel and fabric will…