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Did BRICs Hit the Bricks? Why the Emerging Economies Aren’t Seeing the Same Growth
The once mighty BRICs just aren't what they used to be - Brazil and Russia have faltered, China has wavered…
Inditex Sees Sales and Profits Rise, Spends More on Logistics
The Inditex Group had a solid financial performance in the first quarter, opening stores and investing in new…
Moody’s Touts Bangladesh Garment Sector as Growth Vehicle
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Retail Imports Slow but Still On Track for Record Growth
The rate of import growth at the nation's major retail container ports has slowed after double-digit surges…
Luxe Retailer Farfetch Seems on IPO Path
It doesn't seem out of the question that U.K. online retailer Farfetch could be headed for an initial public…
EU Said to Issue Air Cargo Ban From Bangladesh
The European Union has put Bangladesh on a list of high-risk countries for operating air cargo services the…
EAC Waives Tax on Textile Imports to Boost Local Production
Looking to boost help their domestic industries, the six nations that comprise the East African Community…
Financial Roundup: HBC & Vince Struggle While Ascena Plans Up to 650 Store Closures As Losses Widen
Hudson's Bay Company, Vince and Ascena Group all see sales and profits fall in their quarterly reports, with…
Shipping Issues and Uncertainty Upset Logistics Landscape
Shipping and the logistics surrounding it can be considered the soft underbelly of the apparel and textile…
UPS Study: US Online Shoppers Turning To International Retailers
Nearly half of avid U.S. online shoppers bought items from international retailers, demonstrating the need…
FLA Report Identifies Ways to Mitigate Child Labor Risks in Cotton Sector
A new report from the Fair Labor Association and the Development Workshop Cooperative found levels of child…
Cotton Groups Tout Fiber’s Ability to Battle Polyester
Cotton organizations battling polyester for market share and consumer image are pushing the natural fiber's…
New Nilit President Aims to Stretch Nylon Franchise
As he gets comfortable in his new role as president of Nilit America Fibers, Bob Ferree has a simple focus in…
Currency Stability Among Major Suppliers Could Be Tenuous
There's nothing sourcing executives like less than uncertainty, so in that regard, the relative lack of…