Eight apparel industry issues to watch in 2008
Are new EU curbs likely on Chinese apparel imports? Will Vietnam import monitoring lead to anti-dumping duties? And what will…
Industry issues in 2008
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ANALYSIS: Are rising costs hurting Chinese apparel?
Rising prices on garments made in China could well be a possibility for retailers and importers this year. As Dominique…
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VIETNAM: Vitas hires US firm to fight import monitoring
Vietnamese apparel and textile firms are to pay a surcharge on garments exported to the US to cover the cost…
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EU: MEPs urge scrutiny of Chinese textile imports
EU trade commissioner Peter Mandelson has promised to take action if there is a sudden upsurge in textile imports from…
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US: New research finds harmful chemicals in children’s wear
Researchers have found elevated levels of hazardous chemicals in samples of children's clothing made overseas, prompting new concerns about the…
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ANALYSIS: How buying practices impact workers’ rights
The fashion industry is waking up to the fact that the buying practices of retailers and brands are contributing to…
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CHINA: Fewer exporters bid for US textile quotas
The number of Chinese textile and apparel companies bidding for quotas to export to the US has fallen for the…