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Kira Plastinina, a 16-year-old Russian fashion designer whose father says he spent $80 million setting up stores under her name, will close almost all of her 12 U.S. outlets after less than a year as demand slumps. "The number of shoppers in the U.S. fell significantly," said ...
Preeminent online retailer of designer plus size clothing and lingerie, Cherished-Woman.com, is pleased to sponsor top plus size model, Danielle Line, as she competes to be the next plus size cover girl in Shirley's Sexy Model Search. Danielle is one of eight finalists in the ...
"when i'm with you no matter where we are or what we do tomorrow may be grey we may be torn apart but if you stay tonight it's christmas in my heart" "i don't know how to stay alive without your touch without you by my side just like the desert's always waiting for the rain oh ...
The world's leading merino technical outdoor apparel, Icebreaker, announced the acquisition of its distributor in Germany, Sweden and Norway from Bradshaw Taylor Ltd. Maximilian Hofbauer was named General Manager of the new Icebreaker Pure Merino GmbH. The new company will be ...
Throughout the holiday season, Wal-Mart stores around the world are giving back to their local communities. From associate volunteering to in-store fundraising, Wal-Mart and its associates are doing their part this Christmas to help people in need. “It is a joy to see our markets ...
In 2008, PUMA introduces its newest category, Women’s PUMA Sailing, an exciting new collection of apparel, footwear, and accessories geared towards serious women sailors and fashionable consumers alike. Whether it’s a love for the open sea or the sailing lifestyle it inspires, ...
Delhi-based diversified business group United Retail is foraying into the apparel retail segment with plans to invest Rs 50 crore for setting up 80 outlets of its kidswear brand 'Urban 10' across the country in the next five years. The 35-year-old company, which has an annual ...
All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has urged the government to utilise all power generating capacities available in the country and suspend duties on furnace oil to ensure cheaper electricity generation. Addressing a press conference, newly-elected APTMA Chairman ...
Boden, which is beloved by celebrities including Angelina Jolie and Samantha Cameron for its chunky knits, ballet slippers and sensible skirts, launched its end of season sale this week. It comes as research shows retailers are offering shoppers record pre-Christmas discounts, ...
India Industrial Garment Machines (IIGM) Pvt Ltd has witnessed radical transformation since its inception. Its apparel sector has been modernizing energetically to take advantage of the benefits available in a level playing field, of the post quota era. The Home textile sector is ...
Economic challenges are taking a toll on sales of athletic footwear and apparel, according to leading market research company The NPD Group, Inc. In the European Big Five market during the quarter ending September 2008, value sales declined 8% on apparel and 5% on footwear, the ...
Call it the face of freedom. After Jorge Hendrickson lost his job at a Manhattan hedge fund three weeks ago, he stopped shaving. 'I've shaved for so long, and it's nice to be able to look at the positive side' of losing a job, says Mr. Hendrickson, 24. 'I'm changing my lifestyle ...
In this gift-giving season, investors who track stock patterns are hoping the market will offer a nice, fat present. Historically, the month of December has been the year's best, and January has been close behind. Even more tantalizing, December's last five trading days and ...
Very few Americans alive today can remember a time when prices across the economy were falling. But they're falling now. The cost of fruits, vegetables, clothing and vehicles are all dropping. Housing prices have been falling for more than two years, and a barrel of oil costs ...
On 24 November 2008, ahead of an official publication from the European Commission, the UK's import licensing branch issued a Notice to Importers (no. 2767), dealing with imports of textiles and clothing originating in mainland China. The Notice, despite being brief, spells an ...
World cotton production in 2008/09 is forecast at 112.9 million bales, down 6.4 percent from the previous year when production was at a near-record. The decline in global production, which is the largest in six years, derives from a drop in major producing countries. Between 2007...
A new British standard, BS 8479:2008, has been published that provides a method to determine a fabric’s propensity to snagging and other related surface defects. The standard covers knitted and woven fabrics. In light of this new standard, ASTM D 3939: Standard Test Method for ...
From saving money, to helping save the environment, now more than ever Americans are looking for ways to make things last. Which is why Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.jeans can now be washed in cold water. Beginning in December, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co., the premium denim ...
Faisalabad is the biggest textile centers of the country. Annual textile exports from Faisalabad are 5 billion dollars, and the city has complete range of textile manufacturing from cotton ginning to garments manufacturing. The companies across the whole value chain includes: •30 ...
The NPD Group Inc released the results of its latest Consumer Spending Indicator study. The holiday retail season is in full swing, and all indications suggest the U.S. consumer is looking for ways to spend less. According to the December survey 81% of consumers say they plan to ...
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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 ...