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China, Vietnam Gain Share of US Apparel Market in First Quarter
Apparel imports from Vietnam and China grew fastest in the first three months of 2013, giving these…
Specialty Chains Steal Big Store Apparel Share in April
Specialty apparel stores took another big bite out of department and discount store market share in April…
Apparel and Footwear Import Growth Slows in March
After surging in February, apparel and footwear import growth took a breather in March, according to recently…
Positive Sales and Earnings Surprises Propel Retail Apparel Stocks in April
Apparel and retail stock gains slowed compared to last month, but continue to outpace the overall market…
Synthetic Fiber Prices Slip-Slide through April
The global synthetic fiber price index, which tracks the weighted average price for acrylic, nylon, polyester…
Shrinking Paychecks Impact Consumer Spending
Personal income fell in March, according to recently released US Department of Commerce data. Americans are…
Apparel Makers Face Profit Squeeze as Prices Drop and Labor Costs Rise
Low inflation might be a good thing for economic growth, but it could result in another round of elimination…
Cold Weather, Cautious Shoppers Depress March Retail Sales
Retail sales growth slowed in March, and department stores suffered another nasty fall, according to…
Synthetic Fiber Prices Slide Further in March
The global synthetic fiber price index, which tracks the weighted average price for acrylic, nylon, polyester…
China’s Dominance in US Apparel Imports Restored in February
The apparel market has finally recovered from the soaring cotton prices that took their toll on imports…
Apparel Imports Surge in February
Total imports of apparel increased significantly in February compared to the same month last year, according…
Quarterly Earnings Results and Yoga Pant Recall Impact Industry Stocks in March
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 3.5% in March, bringing its year-to-date increase to over 19%. Much of…