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Gene Pressman’s Joke
The former Barneys ceo took a tongue-in-cheek poke at Bergdorf Goodman’s Linda Fargo Tuesday at a Woolmark…
India Revokes Ban on Cotton Exports
The government has once again allowed growers to export their crop, easing fears the ban might destabilize…
BRIC Potential Strong, but Problems Persist
Fordham Law Institute event, "Fashion = Art + Commerce," highlights the pros and cons of growing economies.
Unifi’s Net Improves in Third Quarter
U.S. polyester business sees a turnaround.
CAFTA, U.S. Exports on Upswing as China Declines
The countries of the Central American Free Trade Agreement are benefiting from a movement away from China and…
GOTS Grows as Industry Benchmark
Use of organic cotton falls in 2011, according to the Textile Exchange’s "2011 Farm & Fiber Report."
Survey Shows U.S. Importers Moving Out of China
Firms report they have or plan to move a portion of their manufacturing due to increased costs of raw…
NYCEDC Seeking Financial Institution for Fashion Fund
The NYC Fashion Production Fund is aimed at providing loans for emerging fashion designers to produce their…
Sustainability Grows in Scope and Purpose
Environmental impact and risk aversion were among the topics addressed at the Textile Exchange Sustainable…
Lenzing Posts Double-Digit Sales, Earnings Gains
Passes 2 billion euro sales mark.
PVH Commits $1M to Bangladesh Worker Safety Program
Company has signed a joint memorandum of understanding with NGOs and labor groups.
‘World’s Most Ethical Companies’ List Released
Fashion industry companies — including Gap Inc., Patagonia, Costco, Target Corp. and eBay — were among the…
Commerce Officials Meet With Fashion Industry
The Obama administration sent aides to New York on Monday to discuss sourcing, trade and jobs.
U.S.-made Apparel Prices Up in February
Overall PPI increases 0.4 percent in high energy costs.
Apparel Prices Caught in Complex Cycle
Inflation has a firm grip on the sector, as last year's volatility in cotton has been replaced by soaring gas…