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PVH Corp. released its 2016 Corporate Responsibility Report, making moves and setting goals to expand the…
UPS Says Retail Store Closing Spree Challenging its Growth
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Textile firms Eastman and Huntsman delivered strong top and bottom line results, while brand manager Deckers…
Amazon Continues to Grow, but not Without Some Pain
The juggernaut that is Amazon continued in the second quarter, at least on the top side, as the bottom line…
Financial Roundup: VF Scores on Direct Sales, Columbia’s Brands All See Gains, Repreve Leads Unifi, E-Commerce Aids Carter’s
VF Corp. credits direct-to-consumer for gains, value-added fibers keep Unifi spinning and Carter's sites…
Cargo Volume Hits Record at Port of New York & New Jersey
Cargo volume set a record in the first half of the year in the Port of New York and New Jersey and are on…
ITC Review Reflects Ups and Downs in Global Trade
The International Trade Commission's Year in Trade report for 2016 shows mixed results in trade among free…
Better Cotton Initiative Expands Globally and Vertically
The Better Cotton Initiative continues to grow from farm to shelf, as its mission of making cotton production…
Tintex Joins CLASS to Highlight Fabric Innovations
Tintex, a Portugese fabric manufacturer with a high sustainability quotient, has joined the CLASS platform…
Central America Looks to Surpass Asia for Affordable Quick Response
Central America's advantages as a sourcing destination generally outweigh its disadvantages as the region…
IMF Global Outlook Strong, but Pockets of Weakness Remain
Global output is projected to grow in 2017 and 2018, although the upbeat climate isn't widespread.
Textile Roundup: Indian Awards for Huntsman, Outdoor Brands Adopt Polygiene Odor Tech, Bruckner Tapped to Modernize Algerian Maker
Hunstman TE gets two awards, Orvis and Simms take on Polygiene, Algerian textile firm looks to upgrade.
Politicians Join Cotton Growers in Urging Trump to Renew Cost Share Program
The historic volatility of the U.S. cotton market, impacted by factors ranging from weather conditions and…