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The countries where retailers have not passed on the benefits of globalisation are the ones most likely to urge protectionism. British Retail Consortium Director General Kevin Hawkins said: "UK retailers can't risk next spring's clothing ranges being stranded at sea through EU ...
Handbags have never been as popular an accessory as they have become in recent years. In the past six years, handbag purchases in the U.S. increased 46% to 3.5 million units. This high level of market growth is predicted to continue, with another 25% rise in sales forecast by ...
If there must be a Queen of fashion, then it is Audrey Hepburn. Since her movie Roman Holiday in 1953, almost every film of hers would set a new trend in fashion. Even seen in the eye of today, Audrey Hepburn’s apparel remains dazzling.
“This handbag competition offered a unique platform to talented and undiscovered designers to receive the validation and accolades that are long overdue for being an independent handbag designer and become the latest ‘it’ bag," says Blumenthal. “We were thrilled with the number ...
In what promises to be a significant strategic move: PORTLAND management has announced their foray into apparel this summer onwards. Known for unmatched quality in footwear, PORTLAND has now launched apparels staring with the Spring Summer 07 Collection. This launch collection by ...
A synonym of spirit and attitude, Portland has established itself as a leader in the fast growing footwear industry, a brand that enchants its niche clientele with its spunk and confidence. The Group is all set to bring out a wide range of footwear that will engage everyone. With ...
Huntsman Corporation announced that its Textiles Effects business has signed an agreement to acquire DuPont's global fluorochemical business for the nonwovens industry. The DuPont Zonyl fluorochemical product line is used on nonwovens as effective repellents for water, alcohol ...
The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) has suggested complete deregulation of India’s handloom sector with flexibility in labour laws to help textile economy attract FDI, upgrade technology and generate employment in Chinese way which spurred ...
Kimberly-Clark Corporation reported that net sales in the second quarter of 2007 increased 8.2 percent to $4.5 billion, establishing a new quarterly record for the twelfth consecutive quarter. The improvement was broad-based, with organic sales growth of 5 percent or better for ...
I’m here to tell you that you can work at a job today and not have to show up in a corporate straight jacket. In fact, you can actually allow your own creativity to shine through at some employers, and even tattoos and piercings are welcome. You just have to find the right ...
KARACHI, July 23: Federal Minister for Textile Industry Mushtaq Ali Cheema said on Monday that the government had fixed a growth target of 12 per cent for textile exports during the current fiscal 2007-08. He was talking to the media after chairing a seminar on improving the ...
Fort Lewis College Athletic Director, Kent Stanley, announced earlier today that the Skyhawks signed a three-year deal with adidas and Sports Authority to become the Skyhawks’ first-ever licensing partners. “It’s a great opportunity for Fort Lewis and the Skyhawks to lead the way ...
At the board meeting held on July 12, 2007, FAST RETAILING CO LTD. decided to increase capital at its UK subsidiary UNIQLO (U.K.) LTD. The details of this capital increase are as follows: Reason for capital injection To strengthen UNIQLO operations in the UK through additional ...
The 2007 Cotton Forum will be held July 12-13 at the New York Board of Trade in New York City. There is still space available for attendees. Participants will receive an orientation at NYBOT, for an inside look at how the exchange operates, followed by a mock trading session on ...
According to sources, Indonesian Textile Association (API) in cooperation with Central and Regional Administrations are on the verge of setting up a Textile city at Majalengka, located in West Java. Within a period of three year and a investment of Rp1.7 trillion (US$190 million)...
The 66th Plenary Meeting of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) since 1939 will be held during October 22-26, 2007 in Izmir, Turkey at the Hilton Hotel. The Government of Turkey will host the meeting. The theme of the 66th Plenary Meeting is Strategies for National ...
The mills´ buyers were confronted also in the past week with firm and rising prices for the commodity. Quotations in New York cotton futures had once again gone up substantially and only slightly gave in during the further course of the week. Favourable offers from the countries ...
The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging leaders in partnerships to shape global, regional and industry agendas.Incorporated as a foundation in 1971, and based in Geneva, Switzerland, the World ...
Damas, the leading international jeweller in the Middle East brings to the UAE the Swing jewellery collection from Utopia, one of its much-loved and sought-after brands. Fanning out a superb array of creations that spell pure glamour, Swing debuts as a collection designed to ...
To achieve rigging with minimal stretch, high modulus and low weight, Alinghi worked with DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra-strong Dyneema polyethylene fiber, and Gottifredi Maffioli, a leading Italian rope maker. Together, they developed a unique rigging concept that ...
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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 ...