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Myanmar Signs Trade Agreement with EU Chamber of Commerce
The Myanmar government's trade promotion body has signed a deal with the European Chamber of Commerce to…
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It seems the more complicated and sophisticated supply chains get, the more they remain subject to abuse that…
China Cuts Import Tariffs to Aid Consumer Spending
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Textile companies are delving deeper into product development to create fibers and fabrics that help regulate…
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Brandix, one of Sri Lanka's leading exporters, has signed a joint venture agreement with global synthetic…
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The latest U.S. Labor Department data on sector employment shows a continued shift in retail jobs from…
Tesla’s Electric Big Rig May be Next Step in Trucking Evolution—And Walmart’s Already Ordered Some
Tesla's unveiling of its first all-electric big rig has drawn immediate customers from among some of the…
UPS and Shopify Join Forces to Advance Logistics for Small Businesses and Start-Ups
UPS and Shopify Inc. are unveiling a platform integration in time for the holiday shopping season that make…
“Uncertainty” Over Trump Policies Makes Frenemies of Importers, Domestic Producers
The domestic textile industry and apparel importers have often been on opposite sides of U.S. trade issues…
Cargo Imports Level Off as Retailers Enter Holiday Selling Season
After months of record-setting volume as retailers stocked up for a busy holiday season, imports at the…
Unifi to Recycle 20 Billion Plastic Bottles by 2020, Launches Repreve Sustainability Awards
In honor of America Recycles Day, Unifi Inc., a leader in branded recycled performance fibers, announces it…
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Off-price giant TJX pushed past aggressive store expansion plan, Target earnings miss their mark on soft…
Polartec Awarded These Key Brands for Product Innovation
Polartec has announced the 11 winners of its 2017 Apex Awards, recognizing the smartest uses of innovative…