US apparel import data shows China competitiveness

ANALYSIS: US apparel imports show continuing China competitiveness

Half-way through the year and US apparel imports are taking shape to give a broader view of the trends so…

THE FLANARANT: Who will conquer the sourcing world next?

The trouble with public announcements about ambitious garment industry plans is that it's not always clear anymore whether they are…

CHINA: Manufacturing lift signals economy on the up

Manufacturers in China experienced the second successive monthly improvement in operating conditions in July, according to a new report. The the…

VIETNAM: To gain from China sourcing cutback?

Rising costs in China have forced an increasing number of Western apparel brands and retailers to look at cutting back…