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Arthur Friedman

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Activists Push Wal-Mart on Bangladesh, Worker Treatment

North American alliance is moving forward with their own fire and safety plan for the Asian country.

Panama Canal Initiates Just-In-Time Service

The move comes in the middle of a $5.2 billion expansion program.

Crailar Joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition

Flax manufacturer will use SAC's Higg Index to measure environmental responsibility.

Lands’ End Maps Out Sustainability Goals

People, process and product are the “three buckets” of its commitment to sustainability.

Retail Apparel Prices Fall in April

The overall CPI fell 0.4 percent last month, as gas prices dipped.

Amid Bangladesh Fallout, Cambodian Factory Collapses

Shoe factory floor falls in, killing at least three.

Slow Boat to Recovery in Europe

Brands and trade show exhibitors are adapting to the prolonged economic crisis.

As Europeans Sign On, U.S. Retailers Divided Over Bangladesh Accord

It is becoming increasingly clear that many U.S. companies remain reluctant to join the accord and are trying…

Solstiss Produces Lace for ‘The Great Gatsby’

Catherine Martin called on the French lace specialist to create the embellished and plain lace.

More Firms Say Yes to GOTS Cotton

Strong growth seen on facilities certified to the Global Organic Textile Standard in 2012.

Luen Thai Acquires Ocean Sky Global

Purchase gives the company access to ASEAN market.

Demands for Action as Bangladesh Death Toll Mounts

Efforts to find survivors continued through Monday as officials said 386 people have been declared dead and…

Calls for Industry Transparency at Fordham Symposium

Speakers said information sharing is needed in CRS programs and green claims.

Bangladesh Building Disaster Death Toll, Outcry Rise

As the death toll mounted from the building collapse at Rana Plaza in Savar, the outcry locally and around…

Bangladesh Stricken by Another Factory Tragedy

Latest disaster in the country leaves 100 dead, 1,000 injured and fresh outrage.