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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....