The US anomaly: How do re-exports affect the US apparel industry?
The US is the world’s third largest product exporter, after the EU and China. David Birnbaum examines how re-exports affect the US's position within the global apparel industry.
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Asos, Primark, New Look call for British due diligence law
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JD Sports acquires Greek sports retailer Cosmos Sport
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UK clothing continues to buck trend as retail sales fall again
UK retail sales were down in September from the month prior but clothing retailers continue to buck the trend with sales volumes up 4.3% from August.
Top countries for Environmental, Social, and Governance Jobs, June-August 2021
| Top countries | Number of jobs |
|---|---|
| United States | 300 |
| Germany | 65 |
| Canada | 42 |
| United Kingdom | 30 |
| Italy | 18 |
| Singapore | 18 |
| France | 17 |
| Switzerland | 12 |
| India | 9 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
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Expert Commentary & Analysis
View MoreUS Exports as of August 2021: What does it mean for apparel?
The US Government Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) has published its apparel US exports...
Cloud hiring levels in the apparel industry rose to a year-high in August 2021
The proportion of apparel supply chain companies hiring for cloud related positions rose to a...
The China anomaly: Understanding the decline of US garment imports from China
For over ten years, US garment imports from China have been in a state of...
Robotics hiring levels in the apparel industry rose in August 2021
The proportion of apparel supply chain companies hiring for robotics related positions rose in August...