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Manufacturers eye recovery

CHINA: Garment makers eye recovery as orders pick up
Chinese garment makers are seeing some signs of recovery in export markets but business remains tough after the financial crisis.

Anti-dumping angst

EUROPE: Reject anti-dumping extension, EU ministers told
The European Commission's plan to extend anti-dumping duties against footwear imports from China and Vietnam ignores the concerns of importers, retailers and consumers, a leading pressure group says.

M&S fights recession

INSIGHT: M&S reinforces strategy for fashion growth
Marks and Spencer director Kate Bostock has stuck by the company's clothing strategy and hailed the recent launch of its Indigo brand.

Gap Inc heads to China

INSIGHT: Gap eyes China, TV ads to regain market share
Clothing retailer Gap Inc today (15 October) revealed it is working on a number of new ideas to try to stem slumping sales at its namesake brand and regain market share, including opening its first store in China next year.

Inventory woes ahead?

ANALYSIS: Do lean inventories mean retail holiday woes?
As consumer spending has fallen amid the economic downturn, US retail chains have cut back savagely on inventory to save cash. An understandable reaction, but one that could spell trouble for suppliers and retailers alike in the run-up to the holiday season, reports Richard Woodard.

Sectors: Apparel, Finance, Footwear

Companies: M&S, Gap Inc

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