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New EU Labeling Requirements Take Effect
New European Union textile labeling regulations came into effect May 8th, a year after their passage by the…
Pakistan Self-Sufficient in Cotton as Region Sees Shortages
India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, China accelerate imports as Pakistan predicts bumper crop Pakistan is set to be…
Opposition Strike Disrupts Bangladeshi Transport, Likely to Blow Lead Times
A general strike, or hartal, is bringing Bangladesh to its knees. According to the Associated Press, schools…
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Pakistan Minimum Wage Increases 12.5%
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani announced today that the minimum wage for laborers in Pakistan is…
India Actually Ends Cotton Ban but Plans Fortnightly Review
India lifted its cotton ban today, allowing new export contracts to be signed for the 2011-2012 season. The…
In Rare Bright Spot, Sears Scrubology Concept to Hit 91 Stores
Sears is expanding Scrubology, a store within a store concept intended to help revitalize the struggling…
Bassuk Departs Liz Claiborne and Returns to Alix Partners
David Bassuk is ending his two-month stint as co-president of the Juicy Couture division of Liz Claiborne and…
Wal-Mart Drops $10 billion on Scrutiny of Mexico Bribery
Wal-Mart has been rocked in recent days by a bribery scandal in Mexico. Evidence that the company bribed…
Metcalf Takes Over as EVP Merchandizing at Burlington Coat Factory
Paul Metcalf is taking over as Executive Vice President/Chief Merchandizing Officer at Burlington Coat…
Lawmakers Urge Trade Representative to Rationalize Footwear Tariffs
A bipartisan group of 27 legislators sent a letter Tuesday to Ron Kirk, the US Trade Representative in charge…
Sears Chops Brands to Focus on Fashion
In its latest cost cutting move, on Tuesday Sears Holdings affiliate Sears Canada announced plans to cut the…
Pakistan Textile Industry Gets to Keep the Lights On
The Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO) announced Tuesday that the textile sector will be exempted from…
India Continues Flip-Flopping on Cotton Ban
The Indian Ministry of Commerce reversed its ban on cotton exports today, following protests from cotton…
India to Allow Existing Export Contracts, Uphold Ban
India sought to relieve some uncertainty about its recent cotton ban by finalizing its position on existing…
March: US Apparel Imports Fall as Textile Imports Rise
US apparel and textile imports increased in March as gains in textile imports – the first in several months…