China's clothing makers juggle losing clients or profits
China’s clothing makers juggle losing clients or profits
Faced with soaring wages and an appreciating local currency, Chinese clothing makers are being forced to make a hard choice…
THE FLANARANT: Is a Chinese productivity revolution next?
It's no secret that wages are rising in China; indeed, a hike of at least 80% by 2015 is official…
WORLD: Apparel manufacturing output on the rise
Global apparel production has grown by 6% in the first quarter of 2011, according to a new report from the United…
CHINA: First quarter textile and garment trade soars
China’s textile and garment exports have risen by 24% in the first quarter of this year, with growth seen in…
US: Shipping data shows apparel import shift from China
China's share of US imports is declining in labour-intensive goods such as footwear and apparel, and sourcing is shifting to…
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Apparel investors eye low-cost sourcing opportunities
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