Egyptian exports eye 2011 rebound

Egypt’s clothing fortunes mirror global downturn

The Egyptian textile and clothing industry occupies a central role in the country’s economy, with Egyptian cotton the bedrock of…

ISRAEL: Tefron in talks to set up Egypt joint venture

Seamless intimate apparel, activewear and swimwear maker Tefron Ltd is in talks to set up a joint manufacturing venture in…

SPAIN: Zara targets Egypt with Cairo opening

Spanish fashion group Inditex has opened its first Zara store in Egypt, in the city of Cairo. The store is…

EGYPT: Project to study impact of garment workers’ health

A pilot project is being set up in one of Egypt’s garment factories to demonstrate the improvements in productivity and…

US: Gap expands into Mexico, Egypt and Jordan

In another move to expand its international presence, Gap Inc has signed a deal with Mexico’s leading department store chain…