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In logistics everything depends on timing and availability. The right goods, at the right time, at the right location, in the ordered quantity and number of units and of course, suitably packaged — providers of logistics services have to solve this task from day to day and, if ...
African designers will be scoring the winning goal during the upcoming FIFA Confederations Cup in June, when the inaugural Africa Fashion Week takes place in Johannesburg. African Fashion International (AFI), which runs Cape Town, Joburg and Durban fashion weeks, has announced ...
The nation's fastest growing labor union just got bigger. About 150,000 breakaway members of the trade union UNITE HERE have formed a new organization and say they will affiliate with the Service Employees International Union. The influx of textile, restaurant and hotel employees ...
Similar to other industries, the apparel industry is facing new challenges while the industry continues to evolve. The global market is increasingly competitive. There is a strong demand to target new markets, so to create new revenue streams; and there are pressures to reduce ...
As a $550 Billion global business, the Retail, Footwear and Apparel (RFA) industry has witnessed remarkable change in the last five years. Globalization, changing economic conditions, and the development of new market opportunities have all generated a number of challenges ...
Stealing the spotlight from celebrity guests and runway confections at designer Kevan Hall's March 19 fashion show was a custom-designed, one-of-a-kind dress that features real cranberries. The designer, renowned for his incomparable tailoring and sensuously draped, streamlined ...
The mood of Anjuna and Ankita’s Fall/Winter’09 collection was ‘Structured de Construction’. It was set on a beautiful story of a young girl’s first crush in winter and scenic stroll in the park on an autumn day, treading softly on fallen leaves. The colour story was youthful, ...
For the Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, designing for Western and Indian retailers reminds him of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale, ‘‘The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.’’ Mr. Mukherjee, whose Sabyasachi Couture label has had some measure of success in his ...
Nike Inc. outlined reorganization plans Friday that would reduce some of its management layers and focus the Nike brand into six regions instead of four. The move is part of a broader corporate restructuring that may include the elimination of up to 4 percent of its work force, ...
Kaffe Clothing Company brings Spring 2009 collection. Entirely new is a wide selection of jeans that focuses on fit, exciting cuts and new pocket details. The desire to travel has never been bigger and the wish to explore and be inspired by other cultures is stronger than ever. ...
Vietnam's textile and garment exporters don't appear to be as badly off as some in Hong Kong and on the Chinese mainland, with overall exports for 2009 projected at US$9.5 billion, up 5% on last year. But appearances can be deceiving. The figure presented by the Vietnam Textile ...
After repeated pledges by world leaders to avoid erecting trade barriers, protectionism is on the march, provoking nasty trade disputes and undermining efforts to plot a coordinated response to the deepest global economic downturn since World War II. From a looming battle with ...
INTERTEXMILANO, International Textile Exhibition for textile (fabrics and yarns)and READY TO SHOW, International Clothing Sourcing Exhibition for clothing and knitwear just completed its 16th edition. They have become more and more, edition after edition, a reference point of the ...
You could call it fashionalism. At a Vivienne Westwood show, buyer Amanda Ware lists new trends she has spotted in London: quirky hats, trendy scarves - and British-made designer accessories featuring the Union Jack. Several fashion buyers visiting this month's Paris shows ...
Lillians, The Hippest Shoppe in Town announced the opening of its newest franchise location in the charming west central Minnesota town of Alexandria. This new shoppe, located at 422 Broadway St., is owned by Kelli Moore and will celebrate its grand opening sale April 2-5, ...
Simply Yours, the above average underwear company, has launched its spring summer collection of plus size shapewear and swimwear. The range is designed for sophisticated women who like to express their confidence through stunningly beautiful underwear. As well as being available ...
A model poses with Suzuki's GSX-R1000 at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2009 in Tokyo March 27, 2009. A model poses with Kawasaki's ZRX1200 DAEG at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2009 in Tokyo March 27, 2009. A model poses with Suzuki's Gemma at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2009 in Tokyo ...
Before her wedding last year, Huda Batterjee went abroad to buy her bridal lingerie - she just couldn't bear the humiliation of discussing her most intimate apparel with a man. She had little choice: there are almost no saleswomen in Saudi Arabia. Now a group of Saudi women - ...
The advent of the spring season also ushers in new fashions. For the fashion conscious, this means a time to scour their closets to determine what's in and what's not. And, for the cost conscious, this might mean scaling back on spending big bucks on clothing. For both audiences, ...
Ugly Betty star Ashley Jensen, Brit supermodels Lily Cole & Laura Bailey, singers Joss Stone and Sophie Ellis-Bextor plus a host of top fashion talent have backed the Environmental Justice Foundation 'Pick Your Cotton Carefully' campaign. The celebrities joined an international ...
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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 ...