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Direct to consumer has picked up in popularity as more companies work their way around the middlemen, and in…
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There are new ways to avoid risk and be compliant in the supply chain, but there are also new threats.
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UPS Acquires Sandler & Travis Arm to Bolster Customs and Trade Advisory
In a move United Parcel Service said positions it as a "the global customs broker of choice," UPS acquired…
Global Cotton Production to Increase in 2017-18 Season After Two-Year Drop-off
The planting area for growing cotton around the world is projected to rebound in the 2017-2018 season, after…
Emerging Markets Expected to Lead Global Polyester Fiber Growth
The global polyester staple fiber market is expected to reach $39.3 billion by 2025, growing at a compound…
How Environmentally Friendly is Viscose? A New Study Sheds Light.
A report on a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study completed by SCS Global Services on behalf of Stella…
State of Fashion 2018: McKinsey Says Emerging Markets Key to Growth, Industry Improvement Ahead
McKinsey & Co.'s "State of Fashion 2018" report sees improvement ahead after a challenging last couple of…
Lectra Looks to Put Industry 4.0 on Fast Track for Fashion
Lectra knows the fashion and apparel industries are latecomers to the Industry 4.0 evolution, and the company…
Kingpins Mills Come Together, While Making Strides Toward Greater Sustainability
Industry trends toward fiber and fabric collaborations, new generations of stretch and recycled materials…
DHL Expands Capacity and Logistics to Meet E-Commerce Fulfillment Demands
The rapid rise of e-commerce has posed many challenges and opportunities for global freight and logistics…
Footwear a Growth Leader for Cambodia’s Exports, as Economy Expands
Increased exports of footwear, electrical machinery, equipment and auto parts has helped Cambodia's economy…
Milliken Specialty Interiors Moves to Expand US Interior Textiles Market
As part of its ongoing efforts to target the interiors textiles market, Milliken & Company has signed a…
Global Outlooks: India’s Economy on the Rise, While China’s Growth Seen Slowing
Driven by its expertise in the service sector, India is on track to achieve strong growth over the next…