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Arthur Friedman

Senior Editor, Special Projects, Textiles & Trade

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Humane Society Targets Fake Fur Claims

Legal petition filed with the Federal Trade Commission against 11 retailers alleges false advertising and…

Issues Intertwine Across Textile Production Pipeline

Speakers at the Annual Textile & Apparel Importer Trade & Transportation Conference covered a wide swath of…

Lenzing Brands Get USDA Bio Certification

Two of the global leader's key brands, Tencel and Lenzing FR, have been granted Biobased status.

Cotton Faces Challenges Along Supply Chain

The natural fiber remains a volatile commodity given the swings in demand, competition from other fibers and…

New Textile Book Weaves Worldly Yarn

Due out this month, "Textiles: The Whole Story" analyzes seemingly every aspect of human growth and lifestyle…

Wal-Mart Discrimination Case Back in Court

Attorneys for former female employees of the chain filed the first of what they said would be an “armada” of…

Unifi Income Drops in Quarter

Yarn manufacturer cites soft economic environment.

CSR Report: Turning Problems Into Solutions

Corporate Social Responsibility has gone from dealing with public relations fiascoes to a smart and…

As Time Goes By: TOKYObay Turns 20

The San Francisco-based accessories brand will begin selling its watch collection this week at the Liberty of…

Radici Spandex Set to Shut U.S. Operations

Market conditions blamed for decision to close.

Michael DeSimone Weighs In on E-commerce

At the WWD Global Markets Forum, the ceo of FiftyOne Global Ecommerce emphasized the importance of choosing…

Lawrence Brill on U.S. Export Promotion

In a presentation at the WWD Global Market Forum, he explained the many government programs aimed at aiding…

Building a New Manufacturing Model

Sourcing experts at the WWD Global Sourcing Forum agree that the rules are changing rapidly and the playing…

Cotton Inc. Event to Showcase Cotton Through a Day

Organization is going ’round the clock and down the runway to promote its mantra, “The Fabric of Our Lives.&#8221…

Study: Crime on the Rise at Retail

Annual survey by the Retail Industry Leaders Association saw an increase in organized crime and shoplifting.