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U.S. Apparel Imports Reach Record $79.8 Billion in 2013
Total apparel imports grew 3.9% to 79.8 billion in 2013, according to data released last week by the US…
Despite Halting Progress, Bangladesh Keeps EU GSP Status
Despite intense criticism of its factory safety and labor conditions, Bangladesh will not suffer any revision…
Is the Retail World Big Enough for Both JCP and Sears to Succeed?
JC Penney (JCP) is finally showing signs of life, reporting a brisk 10 percent jump in same-store sales for…
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Philippines Seeks Duty-Free Access to U.S. for Apparel
Looking to bolster its garment manufacturing industry, the Philippines is requesting duty-free access to U.S…
U.S. Sets New Limits On Duty-Free Apparel Imports From Haiti
The U.S. Department of Commerce has set a new twelve-month limit on the number of apparel imports from Haiti…
AmCham: Vietnam Apparel and Textile Exports to Increase 10.4% in 2013
Vietnam is becoming an increasingly valuable trading partner, especially with the US, as bilateral apparel…
Rising Chinese Apparel Production Costs Slow Industry Growth
Textile and apparel production costs are rising in China, according to recently-released data from the…
Brazil Could See Drastically Lower Taxes for Garment Imports
Brazil could soon see a new tax regime for the textile and apparel sector that would lower the tax burden on…
Walmart Unveils its Black Friday Strategy
Walmart has finally disclosed its strategy to wring as much value as it can from the all important Black…
Brazil Apparel & Footwear Market Sees Marked Growth
Next year’s World Cup and the Olympics in 2016 are proving to be a boon for business in Brazil as demand…
U.S. Manufacturing: Speed vs. Quality
A new survey of sourcing executives by Panjiva asked where U.S. manufacturing is headed. One-hundred and…
Wal-Mart Sets Sights on Dominating Apparel Industry
Wal-Mart has never been a leader in the apparel industry, with clothing accounting for a modest 7 percent of…
New Survey: Which Brands Do Customers Love Most?
A new study was released by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) that reveals which brands…
Apparel, Textiles and Fiber Products Make Big Comeback in 2013
A big comeback in growth by about 4 percent is expected this year for international apparel, textile and…
Apparel & Footwear Higg Index Goes Online
Apparel and footwear firms will soon have easy access to sustainability assessment with the Sustainable…