Tara Donaldson
Generation Z Drives New Consumer Spending Patterns
The youth are taking over retail. Generation Z, successors to the millennials born between the mid-90s and…
The Limited Stores Could Soon be for Sale
The Limited Stores may be the next retailer to go belly up.
Retailers Seek Bangladesh Accord, Alliance Extensions
After the Rana Plaza building collapse in Bangladesh in 2013, two separate safety initiatives took on…
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China Continues to Pare Down Cotton Stocks, Prices to Rise
China will shell out more of its cotton stocks in the coming year.
Amazon Expands Inventory by Using Merchants’ Warehouse Space
Fulfillment centers aren't built in a day, and even though Amazon is opening them at record rates, the…
J.Crew May Let Go of Madewell Brand
J.Crew looks to be shedding excess weight as it struggles to get its business back on track. The company may…
Labor Department Says 85% of LA Garment Factories Violate Wage Rules
There's no need to look abroad to find labor wage violations and sweatshops—the U.S. has its own worker…
NPD: Retailers Should Think Twice About Closing on Thanksgiving
Time spent eating turkey has given way to shopping for deals, and with more shoppers planning to spend on…
Morocco Makes Greater Inroads as an Apparel Manufacturer
Morocco leads the way in terms of apparel exports from Africa and the country looks set to hold firm in that…
Mauritian Manufacturer Taps Youth to Foster Factory Innovation
Sourcing in Africa isn't just about the next lowest cost—it's also about innovation.
Indian Leather Factory Fire Kills More than a Dozen Garment Workers
A fire that broke out in an Indian factory killed at least 13 workers and critically injured eight more who…
Shima Seiki to Open Vietnam Arm on Increased Demand
Shima Seiki, Japan's leading flat knitting machine manufacturer, has opened a Vietnam subsidiary to benefit…
Malaysia Turns to China Trade Pact as TPP Withers
The Obama Administration says the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal is on hold, others say it is decidedly…
Africa Poised to Pick Up on TPP’s Likely Demise
One man's failed Trans-Pacific Partnership may be another's opportunity for trade.
Africa Unites in Egypt to Highlight the Region’s Sourcing Opportunities
Sourcing in Africa isn't a fad or simply the latest hot region to talk about. Big brands are investing and…