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Cotton Inc. Economist: Raw Material Prices on See-Saw Path
Cotton prices remain somewhat volatile, but the long-term outlook bodes well for brands and retailers that…
Financial Roundup: Burberry Struggles as Reins Set to Pass, New York and Company Banks on E-Commerce
Burberry profits and revenue fall as Bailey transitions, and New York and Company looks to steady the ship.
National Cotton Council Highlights Need for NAFTA Continuation
Touting the long-term benefits of the North American Free Trade Agreement, the National Cotton Council urged…
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The European Commission, the legislative body of the European Union, has granted GSP Plus status to Sri…
Financial Roundup: Perry Ellis Revenues Gain, Gap Inc. Shapes Up, Ralph Lauren Beats the Street and Omnichannel Boosts Bon-Ton
Perry Ellis International sharpened its delivery in the first quarter, while Old Navy leads Gap Inc., Ralph…
NRF Urges Congress to Reject BAT Proposal as Tax Hearings Open
While pundits have questioned whether tax reform will ever make its way through Congress, the National Retail…
Financial Roundup: Stage Stores Sees Declines, Children’s Place Plays Well, Delta Galil Mixes It Up
Stage Stores struggles in the first quarter, Children's Place posts gains and Delta Galil has mixed results.
Textile Roundup: Circular Fibres Intiative Bows, Exec Changes at American Textile, Pakistan Taxes Cotton Imports
The Circular Fibres Initiative gets off the ground, American Textile boosts its executive ranks and Pakistan…
Woolmark Co. and Max Mara Develop Wool Denim
Max Mara and the Woolmark Co. have developed an innovative Wool Denim line for Max Mara's wool-centric fall…
Financial Roundup: American Eagle Flutters, Dick’s Takes a Hit, TJX Rolls Along and Urban Outfitters Dips
American Eagle saw mixed results in the first quarter, while Wall Street punishes Dick's Sporting Goods, TJX…
Textile Roundup: Lenzing’s Record Quarter, Archroma Colors Patagonia and InvisiArmor Doesn’t Stink
Lenzing is having a growth spurt, Patagonia picks Archroma for Clean Clothes Collection, and InvisiArmor's…
Sustainability Stays Key Issue for Makers at Kingpins NY
While technology took top billing at last week's Kingpins New York shows, sustainability was a supporting…
Maersk Profits Grounded by High Fuel Prices
Dragged down by major increases in bunker fuel prices, ocean freight and logistics giant A.P. Moller – Maersk…
Technology Takes Center Stage at Kingpins New York
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