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Tempest in a T-shirt: Book Offers New Look at Globalization
NEW YORK — In April 1999, Georgetown University economics professor Pietra Rivoli watched a noisy campus…
Neighborhood News
For those who get a chance to tear themselves away from the tents, the Garment District now offers a bit more…
Levi’s Taps Chief Financial Officer
NEW YORK — Levi Strauss & Co. on Tuesday named Hans Ploos van Amstel as its next chief financial officer.
He…
Quota Savings May Fall Short
The price cuts expected to come from the end of the global quota system haven't been as steep as importers…
A Question of Values: U.S., China Trade Fight Is Focused on Currency
The controversy over the large U.S. trade deficit with China is turning to that country's fixed exchange rate…
China Could Make Currency Move
China might soon take a step toward allowing its currency to rise in value.
China Mills Spread Their Wings
NEW YORK — Chinese manufacturers are boosting production with the lifting of apparel and textile quotas among…
Turkey Seeks China Strategy
There's a common theme to Turkish textile companies' strategies for the post-quota era - avoid going…
Schumer Proposes China Tariff Bill
Sen. Charles Schumer said he will introduce legislation with Sen. Lindsey Graham that would apply a 27.5…
Workers Are Owners at Nicaraguan Factory
The Women's Manufacturing Cooperative in Nicaragua is owned by its 47 employees, an apparent enigma in the…
Fallout From Tsunami: Sri Lanka to Ask U.S. For Breaks on Tariffs
Looking to rebuild its economy, Sri Lanka, where 30,000 people were killed by the Dec. 26 tsunami, plans to…
China’s Chartkar Opens in New York
NEW YORK — Moving to boost its position in the U.S. market, the Chinese textile maker Chartkar International…
Avondale Remains Shut After Wreck
NEW YORK — An Avondale Mills Inc. official said Sunday the company doesn’t expect to reopen its Graniteville…
Shooting Seen Tied to Counterfeiting
Police were still searching Thursday for the man they believe shot two workers in a Midtown wholesale store…
Dan River Nearing Ch. 11 Exit
NEW YORK — A Georgia bankruptcy court is set to rule today on fabric maker Dan River Inc.’s plan to emerge…