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Last night in New York futures market, May 2009 closed at 47.79 with a loss of 215 points, the July 09 closed at 49.00 with a loss of 169 points, the October 09 closed at 51.65 with a loss of 169 points, while the December 09 closed at 53.29 with a loss of 166 points. The A index ...
Anvil Knitwear, the sixth-largest purchaser of organic cotton worldwide, launched a t-shirt that uses less energy and water during production, has a net zero carbon footprint and is made from 69 percent pre-consumer recycled cotton. "Our ongoing commitment to reducing energy and ...
A new report commissioned by Lawson Software exposes potential hidden costs and risks of outsourcing production of sportswear garments to manufacturers in low-cost countries. According to the findings, many companies fail to identify hidden costs when developing their outsourcing ...
A 57-year-old Detroit woman avoided serious injury when the underwire on her bra deflected a bullet shot at her from next door, police said. The woman, who lives on the West side of Detroit, saw a group of men breaking into a neighbor's house on Tuesday morning. When the men ...
Dolce&Gabbana presents the new Summer 2009 Collection for man. The Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2009 collection reflects the relaxed lifestyle of the modern man who lives his daily life respecting himself and his body. The whole wardrobe, including fabrics and shapes, is thought ...
British retail prices in March posted their first annual drop in nearly 50 years, official data showed Tuesday, stoking fears the recession-hit country now faces an additional threat from deflation. The Office for National Statistics said the Retail Prices Index (RPI) annual ...
Despite the global economic downturn, Sri Lanka Customs data just released show a healthy growth in apparel exports in 2009 Overall apparel exports in January 2009 had a growth of 4.1% and 7.9% in February 2009 when compared over the corresponding period in 2008. Apparel ...
FIFA, soccer's world governing body, plans to branch into fashion and announced plans to sell branded clothes and merchandise from this summer through new FIFA stores and retail partners on Sunday. The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), which groups 208 ...
Knitwear (hosiery) industry plays a vital role in value addition of the textile sector. Pakistan is a big exporter of knitwear. Of the 17 million tons of knitted textiles manufactured globally, apparels constitutes one third of the production. Industry analysts predict the market ...
Two fashion retailers at opposite ends of the price spectrum provided further evidence that the retail sector is performing better than expected yesterday, with one of the sector's less-stellar recent performers even rejecting a takeover approach. Strong performances by Primark ...
They are calling it recession chic: a trend for low-cost dressing that is leading even the world's top fashion designers to reveal their outfits, not on the catwalks of Paris, Milan and London, but in the windows of the high street. Designers have collaborated with chain stores ...
The foreign buyers are forcing the Pakistani textile exporters to fill the export orders from alternative factories located outside Pakistan, Daily Times learnt on Saturday. The rationale cited for compelling the local exporters to meet the export commitment outside the country ...
Fashion house says the economic effects on the luxury and premium goods sector in the next two years, and on global spending in the industry, are hard to estimate. So a growth forecast for the sector in 2009 and 2010 remains problematic as well Hugo Boss reported an 8% drop in ...
The introduction of charges for single use carrier bags has been a big success, according to figures from high street retailers. They reveal that high profile campaigns and fashion statement alternatives to plastic, combined with charges and incentives, such as green loyalty ...
How nice it is to receive some of the money back that you originally paid for the kids clothes! Sometimes a profit can even be made when using a few selling strategies. My son used to love wearing JNCO jeans. As a single mom these blue jeans would give me the blues when it was ...
A noted economist has predicted that the Cambodian economy will recover and grow by the end of 2009 and prove the Economic Intelligence Unit as well as the World Bank wrong, which have projected a negative growth for the economy. Kang Chandararot, President of the Cambodia ...
Elders Primary Wool is contemplating putting in place a comprehensive technology which will help the customer know that a carpet has been produced from New Zealand wool. This is expected to help and ensure better returns to the local wool industry. Elders Primary Wool offers many ...
Streetwear clothing company, Wildchild Nation, LLC (WCN) announces a new partnership with international entertainment and performing company, Dance2XS. Wildchild Nation will provide online distribution of Dance2XS's collection of garments as part of a larger initiative launching ...
British pop star Lily Allen is the new face of Chanel Handbag’s upcoming campaign. The pop star will appear on Chanel’s autumn/winter 09 collection of accessories. Allen is the choice of the famous Chanel designer and photographer Karl Lagerfeld for this campaign. Photo shoot of ...
Now fashion designers can at last work with their real models on their PCs - thanks to the “FIGURA 3D” solution by Human Solutions! This dispenses with many actual garment try-ons with “real” models - and coordination with the cut design department is automated as well. Seamless ...
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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 ...