More From Margaret Jones
New BGMEA Board Pledges to Make Bangladesh Factories Safe
Bangladesh has elected a new board of its Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (the BGMEA), and…
Chinese Garment, Textile Industry Sees Slowest Growth in a Decade
It’s been a tough year for the Chinese textile and garment industry. Challenged by increased competition…
H&M Publishes List of Suppliers, Vows to Keep Factories Safe
In the aftermath of the tragic factory fires that killed more than 100 workers in Bangladesh last year…
Faux Faux Fur Causes Real Scandal
In what could become the most bizarre fashion scandal of 2013, three retailersâ€"Neiman Marcus, Dr.Jays.com…
Sri Lanka: Multi-Tasking Factory Workers Do More With Less
Garment factory workers in Sri Lanka’s six Free Trade Zones are producing more apparel than previous years…
Li & Fung Overspend in U.S., Fail to Meet $1.5 Billion Target
Hong Kong’s Li & Fung Limited, major players in the international sourcing and distribution industry…
After Deadly Fires, Will Wal-Mart Pull Sourcing From Bangladesh?
Early in March, Wal-Mart implemented its “zero tolerance†policy for violations of its global sourcing…
General Strike in Bangladesh Means Business Comes to Halt
A general strike, aimed at the release of 154 opposition leaders and activists, began in Dhaka…
JC Penney Bets Big on Home Department
Troubled retailer JC Penney is banking on the home market to pull it through recent financial turbulence…
Nike to Challenge Chinese Brands with 40 New Outlets
Faced with a major surplus of inventory, Nike says it will open between 40 and 50 factory outlets in China…
The $5 Million ATTIRE Act is Back
Last Mondayâ€"March 4, 2013â€"rival congressmen David Price (D-NC) and Howard Coble (R-NC) brought the…
China and ASEAN Trade Doubles, Reaches $400 Billion
The China-ASEAN Business Council has reported a record $400.9 billion in trade between China and the…
JC Penney Denies Rumors of Ron Johnson Resignation But Stocks Still Rise
Rumors flew today that Ron Johnson, JC Penney’s controversial CEO, is set to step down from his position…
China Withdraws from Pakistan, Takes Cotton Order to India
Pakistani cotton exporters are losing major Chinese business to Indian mills, according to...