Here is a roundup of the top five most-read articles on just-style last week. Click on each headline for the full story.
Japan earthquake: apparel industry impact
The commercial cost of the Japanese earthquake, tsunami and nuclear power plant explosions, including possible impact on the apparel industry.
Apparel firms eye Central America sourcing switch
Guatemalan jeanswear maker Denimatrix has won supply orders from three unnamed US and European apparel firms eager to move some of their manufacturing to Central America at a time when Asia is facing deepening production woes.
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By GlobalDataRising demand and higher costs both point to an increase in garment FOB prices in 2011. The key question for retailers and brands is whether they need to find new sources of production because prices are rising faster and higher in any one country.
HONG KONG: Li & Fung sets 3-year goals as FY profit soars 27%
Hong Kong-based sourcing giant Li & Fung Limited has booked a 27% hike in full-year profit and is aiming to reach a core operating profit of US$1.5bn by 2013 under its new three-year plan.
SRI LANKA: Brandix acquires Comfortwear lingerie unit
Sri Lankan garment maker Brandix Lanka has taken full ownership of Comfortwear, a joint venture between Brandix and Lanka Equities.
