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Arthur Friedman

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NRDC Report Sites Clean Energy Growth

The NRDC report said 20 percent of the U.S. population lives in a state with a goal of at least 50 percent…

Nike Signs Lease for Large Fifth Avenue Space

Last Month, Nike opened its doors to a spacious new SoHo store.

Maersk to Acquire Rival Carrier Hamburg Süd

With the acquisition, Maersk Line will have an 18.6 percent global capacity share.

Wilbur Ross Seen Balancing Trump Trade Agenda

In the perch at the Commerce Department, Ross will be tasked with walking the delicate line of pushing trade…

Canopy Ranks Lenzing Tops in Sustainable Wood Procurement

Lenzing was ranked number one globally by the Canadian environmental organization Canopy Planet Society…

Expanding Operations, Meridian Yarn Group Adds to Management Team

Meridian is building a new manufacturing plant in Valdese, N.C., and just completed the expansion of its…

WTO Nears Trade Facilitation Agreement Enactment

The number of countries ratifying the TFA reached 100 on Nov. 29 when Dominica and Mongolia finalized their…

New Cotton Testing Method Promises Material Reliability

Testing for cotton and other fabrics has a new surefire method.

Alvanon Donating Tools and Services to Brooklyn Fashion Accelerator

The BF+DA is a hub for ethical fashion and design that provides designers with the resources they need to…

Lectra Equips China’s Ruyi Group With Smart Manufacturing Technology

Ruyi installs innovative solutions from Lectra to empower mass customization of men's suits.

Patagonia to Donate All Black Friday Proceeds to Environmental Groups

The company already donates 1 percent of daily global sales to environmental grassroots groups.

APEC Endorses Best Practices Against Trade Secrets

Establishing these best practices is essential to protecting and promoting the U.S.'s innovation economy…

Invista Fibers Unit Said on Selling Block

Sources said Chinese or Indian fiber companies are in play, as well as Italy's Radici Group.

W. L. Gore Unveils State-of-the-Art Fabric Testing Facility

The new lab facilities allow Gore engineers to measure the properties of component materials, laminates and…

Lenzing Sees Sharp Gains in Nine-Month Sales and Earnings

Consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization rose by 52.2 percent to 320.6…