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Inditex and H&M See Strong Sales Growth, Continue Store Expansion
The world’s largest fast fashion leaders, Inditex and Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) reported strong sales growth…
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Gap Inc. announced plans to source garments in Myanmar and will be the first American retailer to do so…
Reinvented Denim Hanger Cuts Cost, Improves Product Display
Clothing hangers are beginning to evolve from the standard triangle with a hook, and one London-based…
Retailers Prepare for Possible Disruptions as West Coast Port Contract Negotiations Continue
Contract negotiations between U.S. West Coast port workers and management have continued into June, and…
Apparel Firms Urge CPSC to Eliminate Unnecessary Lead Testing
Vague verbiage in a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) rule for determining lead content has caused…
Commerce Dept. Textile Secretary Kim Glas Steps Down
Kim Glas, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Textiles, Consumer Goods, and Materials at the U.S. Department…
Sears Tests ‘Connected Solutions’ Experiential Shops
As part of its ongoing transformation, Sears recently launched ‘Connected Solutions’ pilot shops in stores…
Orgs Seek Repeal of 100% Container Scanning Mandate
The United States has again delayed its demand that all U.S.-bound maritime cargo containers undergo 100…
Pakistan’s Textile Sector to Face Shortage of 400,000 Skilled Workers
Pakistan’s value-added textile sector is already facing a shortage of at least 40,000 skilled workers, and…
Democrats Seek Workers’ Rights Protection Under TPP
As negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) plod on, Democrats are pursuing protection for…
DyStar to Unveil New Sustainable Dye Solutions
DyStar, a leading provider of sustainable products and services for the textile and leather industry, has…
Apparel Imports to be Under Increased Scrutiny as U.S. Customs Expands Workforce
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced it would add 2,000 new officers to its…