More From Tara Donaldson
Panjiva: State of Trade Survey Outlines Trends to Track in 2014
Panjiva, a leading intelligence platform for global trade professionals, recently published its State of…
Bangladesh Opens First Textile Technology Center, Moves Toward Sustainable Production
In its effort to improve its readymade garment sector, Bangladesh has opened its first Textile Technology…
Teen Retailers Saddled With Excess Inventory on Slow Sales
Teens are increasingly shifting their spending toward electronics over apparel, and the retailers that…
Rockowitz to Lead Li & Fung’s Global Brands Entity, Spencer Fung to Take Over as Group CEO
As Li & Fung looks to separate its consumer brands and licensing business, called Global Brands Group…
US Calls on Pakistan to Improve Labor Standards
The United States Deputy Counselor for Economic Affairs Susan McFee met with Pakistan’s Federal Minister for…
EU Seeks to Align Textile Labeling, Chemical Classification Under TTIP
The European Union and United States have been working to harmonize on certain textile regulations under the…
ITUC: Cambodia, China Among World’s Worst Countries for Workers
With labor rights at the forefront of current compliance concerns, the International Trade Union…
Sears Sees Wider Q1 Losses as Sales Decline
Sears Holdings Corporation posted wider losses in its first quarter, according to company financials released…
American Eagle to Close 150 Stores After Q1 Profit Loss
American Eagle Outfitters saw a particularly poor first quarter with earnings plunging 86 percent, and…
New Survey Says Bangladesh Factory Conditions Actually Not So Bad
A new survey of factory conditions in Bangladesh found that most do abide by workplace safety standards…
Retail: Consumers Take to Webrooming Over Showrooming
Retailers are constantly trying to meld the brick and click worlds into one seamless omnichannel experience…
Levi’s Sourcing VP Talks Supply Chain Strategies
As the apparel sourcing landscape continues to shift amid rising costs, increased demand for compliance…
Li & Fung Looks to Spin Off Global Brands Group in Next 3 Months
Global sourcing leader Li & Fung has submitted a formal application to list its consumer brands and licensing…
H&M Recalls 65,000 Girls’ Leggings Over Choking Risk
H&M is recalling 65,000 pairs of leggings for girls because a metal part on the belt can detach and potential…
New Report Uncovers Retailers’ Biggest Challenges in 2014
Despite a readiness to capitalize on increased consumer confidence with investments to fuel growth, retailers…