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2014: Global Sourcing to be More Costly as Worldwide Minimum Wages Continue to Rise

It was a year of turmoil and general discontent in the global garment industry where workers and wages were…

India to EU: Don’t Kill Our GSP Status

India is protesting a decision by the European Union (EU) to discontinue a preferential tariff system for…

Global Trade Deal Finalized; Finally, Doha Rounds Produce Results

It’s been a long time coming, but the World Trade Organization finally concluded its first multilateral…

Indian Factory Fire Kills Six

A fire erupted in a textile factory in New Dehli, India, killing at least six workers, including four…

India Poised for 20 Percent Growth in Technical Textiles

India may become the new go-to nation for technical textile production as performance fabrics grow in…

Factory Closings Strangle India’s Textile Employment

India has suffered massive job losses attributable to a shocking number of shuttered factories, according to…

Cotton Price Instability Creates Internal Rift in India; Free Market Pitted Against Gov’t Regulation

India has been entangled in an internal debate about how to properly regulate its cotton exports, an…

Child Labor Plagues Global Garment Industry

Despite a newfound emphasis on social compliance, the global textile industry is still plagued by child…

Wal-Mart, Bharti India Partnership Over

Wal-Mart has decided to call it quits on its Indian joint venture with Bharti Enterprises citing struggles…

Bangladesh To Get Trade Perks From China

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the UN headquarters…

Indian Shopping Rushes Online

Consumers across India are increasingly opting to shop online and retailers are joining the e-commerce space…

Will Falling Rupee Lift India’s Fortunes?

One way to fuel innovation is to designate special centers devoted to its creation. This is precisely what…

India Garment Factories Try to Solve Worker Crunch In Large Cities

Indian garment makers are seeking solutions to a crimped labor market and legal restrictions that have kept…

Magic Market In Focus: Important Social Compliance Seminar

On the panel were three notable leaders in global compliance. Avedis Seferian, CEO of Worldwide Responsible…

Industry Execs See Bright Year in 2013

Industry representatives are optimistic about 2013, largely due to a stronger supply chain....