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After dropping slightly in July, apparel imports--helped by a strong dollar--recovered in August, according…
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Sourcing Summit 2014 Takeaway: Athleisure Still Has Legs
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Consumers Spending Less on Apparel and Footwear
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Footwear imports, which like those of apparel surged to a record level in June as retailers pushed orders…
Inditex 1H 2014 Sales and Earnings Beat Estimates Despite Dip in Profits
Inditex Group, parent company of fast-fashion pioneer Zara, announced financial results for the first half of…
Price Promotions Push Apparel into Deflationary Territory in August
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