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Representatives of Bangladesh Government, Employers and Labor Groups Meet To Develop New Fire Prevention and Safety Programs
In a joint government-labor-industry effort to prevent factory fires which have taken a heavy death toll on…
No More Bargain Manufacturing Prices in China As Nation’s Economy Undergoes Changes
Not too long ago the world’s manufacturers flocked to China to have their goods made because production costs…
Some Progress at Trans-Pacific Partnership Talks
A free trade pact covering the Asian-Pacific market was discussed by international delegates at the recent…
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Nike, New Balance Fight Over EliminatingTariffs
A tariff on imported sports shoes — 99 percent of all such shoes sold in the U.S. –may or may not be a good…
Outsourcing Causes U.S. Manufacturing Decline and Job Losses But U.S. Apparel and Textile Sector Now Reaps the Benefits
Among the immutable laws of economics is this: Every benefit incurs a corresponding loss. Outsourcing of…
Retail Sales Post Modest Increase for December Due to Discounted Inventory
Value-conscious consumers beat a path to retailers offering the biggest inventory discounts through the month…
Macy’s to Close Six Stores and Open Nine New Ones
Retailing giant Macy’s announced plans for closing six older, underperforming stores this spring, including…
Outerwear Sales Hot – Multifunction Designs Sparked the Trend
Despite claims of global warming, sales of men’s cold weather outwear was hot in 2012. Driven by…
Taiwan’s Textile and Clothing Makers Compete With Innovation Against Asian Rivals
Innovation is driving Taiwan’s growing textile and clothing industries and two key signs reflect this upward…
Sri Lanka Clothing Makers Facing Loss of E.U. Trade Benefits, Other Major Challenges
A trio of major challenges confront Sri Lanka clothing manufacturers, said A. Sukumaran, outgoing chairman of…
World Manufacturing Growth Slowest in Three Years
The wheels of industry are grinding slowly these days. HYPERLINK…
Global Cotton Production to Decline Over the Next Two Years
Cotton production worldwide will decline by 11 percent over the next two years, according to a HYPERLINK…
European High End Apparel Firms Team Up to Solve Sourcing Problems
It’s rare for competitors to collaborate, but some of Europe’s luxury and premium apparel firms are working…
Young Consumers Seeking Quality Apparel: Sales Up at Gap Inc., and Other Big Chains
Young consumers are now seeking quality apparel, as major chains like Gap Inc., charge more for upgraded…
Joe Fresh Announces Expansion Plans Amid Partnership With J.C. Penny
Joe Fresh, Canada’s top apparel brand, plans further expansion in the U.S. after opening its flagship retail…