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The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) partners with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading global IT services and business solutions firm to bring IT-as-a-Service to it members. The service is about providing managed IT services, one that would scale up with business ...
If one thing is guaranteed to wreck a scorecard in winter, it’s cold hands and wet grips. But the MacWet Winter Gloves from Glenmuir, one of Europe’s leading golf apparel brands, offer a fantastic way for the golfer to beat the worst of the weather. The gloves are packed with ...
The world's main shopping streets are proving largely resilient to the global economic downturn with retail rental levels rising or at least remaining stable in 94 per cent of 236 streets monitored. The findings were published by Cushman & Wakefields 23rd annual Main Streets ...
India's exports declined for the first time in seven years as recession in its biggest markets in the US and Europe damped demand for the nation's products. Overseas shipments in October dropped 12.1 per cent to $12.8 billion (Dh47 billion) from a year earlier, the government ...
Even though, Prime Minister Hun Sen sounded upbeat during the summit of trade leaders from the world's poorest countries held in Siem Reap, and said that the garment sector will not be seriously impacted by the global financial crisis; however, Garment Manufacturers Association ...
On the occasion of World Aids Day the Global Union representing workers in the textile, clothing and leather industries is urging its affiliates to take the lead in combating unfair discrimination at the workplace against workers who are HIV-positive or suspected of being so. ...
Models present creations by Colombian designer Maria Ayala during the Biofashion show in Cali November 29, 2008.
World Agricultural Outlook Board approves cotton & wool yearbook – summary. The global cotton outlook for 2008/09 (August/July marketing year) has changed considerably given the recent economic developments from around the world. Consumer demand for cotton products has slowed, ...
Although 40 percent hike in Minimum Support Price (MSP) is of great help to the farmers, it has proved to be a burden to the textile companies. With the prices falling in the international market drastically and domestic graph moving upward direction, import of cotton has ...
The leading footwear fair in Latin America will also become the leading fair in sports footwear and goods. The 36th Couromoda - International Shoes, Sportsgoods and Leathergoods Fair, to be held in São Paulo, from January 12th to 15th will have the biggest participation of ...
The 2008 holiday retail season will be dominated by deep promotions that might cut into retailers’ profit margins, said many retail analysts and economists. The gloomy forecast came on the heels of news on Dec. 1 that the American economy has been in a recession since December ...
Over 40,000 employees from the textile industry, i.e. 15-20 per cent of the total number of employees, may be turned redundant next year, as a result of the fall of exports, and many firms consider giving up production. “Our most optimistic estimates show that next year the lohn ...
Sporting goods firm Nike will debut its new 'shrink wrap' football uniforms this weekend during the 109th meeting of the US Army vs Navy teams. Nike said the new unforms, called "Enforcer", had better moisture management and less grab points. The Army helmet and pant has a ...
Pop icon Madonna will star in the new Louis Vuitton advertising campaign for spring/summer 2009. She was photographed by her long-time creative collaborator, Steven Meisel, in a setting reminiscent of a Paris café in the 1940s, wearing short skirts, ethnic-inspired sandals and ...
House of Pearl Fashions Ltd (HOPF.BO: Quote, Profile, Research), said on Monday its unit has agreed to acquire 38 percent stake in Vietnam-based garments firm Nam Long Garment Joint Stock Co. The deal will enable House of Pearl to set up a manufacturing base in Vietnam, it said ...
The Wacoal Sports Science Corporation, makers of CW-X Conditioning Wear, continue to expand their collection of performance-enhancing Conditioning Wear for the colder months. The new Insulator Zip Vest, 3/4-length tights, long-sleeve crew neck top, and Cold Weather bra will be ...
Exports of readymade garments from India continued to slide for the third month in a row mainly due to falling sales in the United States, according to fresh data. In October, apparel exports from India totalled 658 million dollars, down 9.62 per cent from 728 million dollars ...
The U.S. dollar stood at the lower 92 yen level Wednesday morning in Tokyo. At noon, the dollar fetched 92.37-42 yen against 92.06-16 yen in New York and 92.55-57 yen in Tokyo at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The euro traded at 1.2935-2940 dollars and 119.50-55 yen versus 1.2921-2931 dollars ...
The total area planted to summer crops in 2008-09 is forecast to remain similar to the area planted in the previous year. Despite an improvement in water storage levels, availability of irrigation water remains a critical issue for cotton and rice production. The area planted to ...
•UK retail sales values fell 2.6% on a like-for-like basis, from November 2007, when they had risen 1.2%. Total sales were lower than a year ago, as in October. This was the first time since the survey began in January 1995 that sales declined for two consecutive months. •Food ...
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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 ...