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Li & Fung Releases 2013 Results; Unveils Ambitious Three-Year Plan
Sourcing giant Li & Fung (LF) just announced its annual performance results for the 2013 fiscal year and…
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A textile manufacturing unit housed within an industrial compound in Mumbai collapsed on March 16, killing…
New Report Praises E.U. Duty Reduction Program
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A new survey purports to show that Nike and Under Armour are strategically well-positioned to dominate the…
Activists Allege Benetton Reneged on Bangladesh Accord Promises
On Tuesday, the Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) issued a statement demanding that Benetton fulfill the promises…
Foreign Firms Eye Investment in Post-TPP Vietnam
In anticipation of the competitive advantages it will likely gain as a result of the conclusion of the…
A&F’s New Turnaround Strategy: Change Everything; It’s Not Working
Teen retailer Abercrombie and Fitch (A&F) is looking to revitalize its slumping sales with a basket of…
India Eases Restrictions on Pakistani Textile Products
The Indian government announced it is prepared to eliminate restrictions on the importation of textile…
Retailers, Beware: Alibaba Announces IPO in U.S. Market
Alibaba, the dominant retailer in China, announced plans for a stock market flotation on the U.S…
Textile Factories in Surat, India Hit by Major Labor Shortages
A perfect storm of unrelated factors are causing serious labor shortages in Surat, India, the home to a major…
Sri Lankan Initiative with Harvard Professor Showcases its Economic Maturity
Setting its sights on becoming on major player in the global garment manufacturing industry, the Sri Lankan…
E.U. Tariff on Denim Expires April 30; Will it be Renewed?
Last April, the European Union (E.U.) announced it was tripling the duty on high-end denim, to 38 percent…
H&M Continues its Commitment to Bangladesh Labor Reform
Continuing its efforts to aid in the gradual reform of Bangladesh’s labor practices, Swedish retailer H&M…
U.S., Nigeria Meet for 8th Round of TIFA
On Wednesday, officials from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) met with their…