Haiti’s centre for the facilitation of investments (CFI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the association of industries in Haiti (ADIH) to strengthen textile investments in Haiti. Backed by the Inter-American ...
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As of date 12 Indian companies have confirmed their attendance at the next Apparel Sourcing Paris trade show which runs from September 14-17, 2015. “Of these, 11 are returning to Apparel Sourcing Paris for the second time and will ...
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Columbia Sportswear Co. announced the promotions of four senior leaders. “I’m highly confident in the leadership abilities of these four teammates and in their commitment to continuing to drive sustainable, profitable growth ...
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Nike topped the list of the most valuable apparel brand with a brand value of $29,717 million in the 2015 BrandZ top 100 global ranking. It is followed by Zara at $22,036 million and H&M at 13,087 million. Tommy Hilfiger was tenth with a ...
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Praedium, the Spanish investment Group which owns Nylstar, a producer of polyamide yarns and fabrics, has acquired acrylic fibre manufacturer Montefibre Hispania SA. Praedium has invested €2 million to acquire a 90 per cent stake in ...
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The Bangladesh Employers' Federation (BEF) and International Labour Organization (ILO) have signed an agreement to enhance occupational safety and health (OSH) in the Bangladesh readymade garment industry (RMG). The agreement marks the ...
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China is to reduce import taxes by more than 50 per cent on some consumer goods, including apparel, in a bid to encourage an increase in domestic spending, according to media reports. The Chinese finance ministry has said that it will ...
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Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials like fabrics, leather, technical textiles, and composite material, has announced that Italian luxury menswear brand, Brioni has ...
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Berghaus, an outdoor brand said it has joined the international Bluesign sustainability system, which is part of an ongoing programme designed to eliminate harmful substances from the firm’s supply chain. “Berghaus will do ...
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Once implemented, the Goods & Service Tax (GST) may in particular, impact Indian ecommerce retailers, who may witness their costs going up. Costs may move northwards for online retailers or their vendors as they would be liable to pay ...
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Bangladesh may emerge as an unlikely saviour for the Indian cotton sector that has been left reeling in the face of low Chinese imports. Indian cotton export is expected to fall to a six-year low as China continues to cut imports. According ...
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Meghalaya will soon have its own apparel and garment centre. Chief Minister Mukul Sangma recently laid the foundation stone of an apparel and garment centre to be set up under the North East Region Textiles Promotion Scheme, according to ...
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Louis Vuitton is the world's most valuable luxury brand according to Forbes list of world’s most valuable brands. It ranks 14th on the Forbes list of world’s most valuable brands. A division of LVMH, Louis Vuitton’s ...
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For the 13 weeks period ended May 2, 2015, net sales at NYSE listed and apparel marketer Gap Inc were down 3 per cent year over year. Gap Inc.’s net sales declined 3 per cent to $3.66 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2016 ...
Kewal Kiran Clothing, a marketer of Killer, Lawman and Easies denim and apparel brands, reported an 18 per cent year on year surge in net sales for the fourth fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2015. In a BSE filing, the Kewalchand Jain led ...
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