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Undocumented is Deadly: Bangladesh Launches New Garment Worker Database
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made its first cotton forecast for 2013-2014.....
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JCPenney Inc. has reported doubled losses in its first quarter, sinking from losses of $163 million between…
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Macy’s unveiled the newest addition to Bar III, its Millennial-targeted brand: the Bar III Carnaby…
Macy’s Profits Up 20% in 1st Quarter, Stock Prices Rise
Profits at Macy's Inc. are up 20% in the first quarter, despite weak...
Mega Manufacturers Luen Thai Acquire Ocean Sky, Expand Out of China
Hong Kong-based Luen Thai Holdings, an international leader in apparel manufacturing and supply chain…
Adidas Rolls Out Text Message Tip Line in Asian Factories
Sportswear giant Adidas said Monday that cellphones are bringing accountability and improved labor conditions…
Gucci Loses Italian Lawsuit Against Guess
After four years of litigation, Guess has been acquitted of trademark violations against Gucci. In 2009, the…
Luxury Spending in Britain Set To Double
Britain’s luxury sector will double by 2017, according to a two-firm study released this month. Walpole and Le…
18 Dangerous Factories Shut Down in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has shut down 18 factories indefinitely this week, following the...
Wal-Mart’s New CEO? Inside Source Narrows List Down to Two
Looking to replace CEO Mike Duke, mega retailer Wal-Mart is said to have narrowed down their choices to two...
The “Most Seized” List: Fake Clothes and Footwear
A new government report suggests that the vast majority of counterfeit products seized in the U.S are...