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Shirley Williams knows how to sew. Six years ago, we introduced you to this rural North Carolina seamstress after she'd taken the unusual step of buying the apparel factory where she worked when it was going out of business. Her hope was to save the plant's 20 jobs. It hasn't ...
McDonald's Canada is giving customers a chance to try its new salad lineup for free! On Tuesday, June 23rd McDonald's is hosting a Summer Style Luncheon at Toronto's Yonge-Dundas Square where fashion experts will share tips and tricks for dressing and accessorizing this summer. ...
INVISTA, one of the leading producers of integrated fibres and polymers and owner of the LYCRA fibre brand, has launched a Legwear Innovation Collection dedicated to the spring/summer season of 2010. This additional investment from INVISTA underlines its commitment to creating ...
Spending by French consumers on manufactured goods fell unexpectedly in May, led by sharp falls in purchases of clothing and household goods, statistics office INSEE said on Tuesday. The consumer spending figure fell 0.2 percent month-on-month in May, INSEE data showed, well ...
Textiles are treated with nanotechnology materials to improve the properties of it, and make it more durable. To name a few, stain repellent, wrinkle resistant threads, body warmers, nano socks to protect the skin against infections etc. It also can be used to add new functionali...
Up and coming designer, Evangelia Thomadakis, is set to exhibit her new collection at this August’s Pure London (2-3-4 August, 2009). After graduating with a MA in Fashion Design, Evangelia went on and worked as part of the team at Vivienne Westwood. Driven by her enthusiasm and ...
SAVING money is not just an imperative, it is fashionable, according to the founder of online discount website, pigsback.com. Michael Dwyer said the company is seeing "a whole new interest in bargain hunting" over the last few months. He said a new money-saving tips forum has ...
A new line of stylish, vegan footwear was announced by NEUAURA, offering fashion options for customers that prefer animal free products. NEUAURA set out to fill a void in stylish vegan footwear. With her extensive experience in the footwear industry founder of the NEUAURA brand, ...
The European Commission has approved an application from Portugal for assistance from the European Globalisation adjustment Fund (EGF). The application will now be sent to the European Parliament and Council for decision. If approved, the €832,800 requested will help 1,504 ...
Britain's Woolworths brand has made a comeback as an online shop complete with pic 'n' mix sweets and Ladybird children's clothing. The woolworths.co.uk site launches with the recognisable Woolies red logo, offering more than 500,000 products across three main categories - toys, ...
Transforming the way fashion-forward individuals manage their wardrobes, My Fashion Plate, a hip virtual style community and wardrobe management tool, announced the launch of its public beta site. The innovative user-driven Web site incorporates practical features that enable ...
A south of Scotland textiles firm could be forced to halve its workforce in the face of the global downturn in trade. Reid and Taylor has launched a 30-day consultation period with its 46-strong workforce in Langholm. The downsizing proposal could also see the firm - established ...
U.S. retail giants in home furnishings, food and clothing are expected to push into emerging markets such as Mexico, Brazil and China, once the U.S. economy and cash flows improve, executives said. "There are a lot of retailers who are in defensive mode right now, but a lot of ...
The Georgian Foreign Ministry summoned Turkish ambassador after news broke that a Turkish arm of Italian clothing retailer Benetton was opening a shop in breakaway Abkhaz capital Sokhumi. The move will contravene Georgia’s law on occupied territories, which bans “any type of ...
Historically a faithful companion to the classic loafer, Simmons Jewelry Co. brings the lucky penny to fine jewelry with the debut of their Penny Pendants (TM and design patented) line. Subscribing to the mantra, "See a penny right side up, all day long you'll have good luck," ...
JustEnough Software Corporation announced that the company became members of the Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) and the American Apparel Producers' Network (AAPN) organizations, continuing the company's outreach to the apparel industry for demand ...
In addition to her successful women's clothing, handbag, and accessories label, local entrepreneur Katy Messersmith introduces girls' T-shirts and tanks to the Katydid Collection brand this spring. "My women's tops have been such a big hit, that a matching children's collection ...
Dear Sir &Madam, As the organisers of the annual Prime Source Forum, we have received suggestions from some participants, speakers and delegates plus some potential participants about the date of the next Forum. Prime Source Forum is traditionally collocated with APLF’s Fashion ...
Pringle of Scotland presents spring/summer 2009 womenswear collection. Initially inspired by the colour palette and fluidity of David Hockney’s swimming pool series, the collection is one that is defined and dimensional; simplistic but not simplified; modern and sexy. Splash and ...
Top lifestyle and leisure brand Weird Fish supports expanding retail operations with systems from Eurostop Eurostop, a leading supplier of retail management systems to the fashion, footwear and lifestyle market has been selected by Weird Fish to provide solutions to support the ...
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Xi Jinping to lead national security commission
Xi Jinping to lead national security commission
The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee has decided that ...
China's reform leading group holds first meeting
China's reform leading group holds first meeting
BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- China's leading group for overall reform ...
Bill Gates talks nuclear
Bill Gates talks nuclear
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates confirmed on Wednesday that he is ...
Xinhua Insight: Emerging economies able to secure steady growth
Xinhua Insight: Emerging economies able to secure steady growth
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Emerging economies are ...
China cuts retail oil prices
China cuts retail oil prices
BEIJING, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- China's top economic planner announced on ...
IMF chief warns of risks to recovery
IMF chief warns of risks to recovery
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- The International Monetary ...
Shell companies struggle to stay listed
Shell companies struggle to stay listed
China is planning to clamp down on back door listings. A back door ...
HK Disneyland Gets Toy Story Land
HK Disneyland Gets Toy Story Land
A general view of Toy Story Land at Hong Kong Disneyland is taken ...
Retailer's Net Profit Falls 3%
Retailer's Net Profit Falls 3%
A Wal-Mart store is seen in Stratford, Connecticut, the United States. ...
Ghana qualifies for FIFA U-20 women's World Cup
Ghana qualifies for FIFA U-20 women's World Cup
Ghana qualified for the 2014 FIFA U-20 women's World Cup following a 4...
Stars 'Big Three' fall short of title in 1st year
Stars 'Big Three' fall short of title in 1st year
Miami Heat's LeBron James (R) stands with teammates Chris Bosh (C) and ...
Yao's gift of sport for all
Yao's gift of sport for all
Chinese NBA player Yao Ming teaches a boy with special needs how to ...