Financial Performance

Despite Europe's challenging economic climate, leading retailers including H&M, Zara and French Connection continue to show strong sales growth.

The Current Situation...Nov 2011

An advisory of the key developments in the major Asian sourcing markets.

Are Higher Apparel Prices Here To Stay?

Cotton has taken the blame for rising apparel prices, however it’s only part of the total picture.

Moving Inland. Not So Fast...

Manufacturers find that Western China offers almost as many obstacles as benefits.

Chinese Retailers Dance with Inflation

Unlike brand owners and retailers in Europe and United States, who are trying to contain prices, Chinese retailers  raised their prices by an average of 15 percent this past summer.

Balancing Act

The volatility of cotton prices during the past year has raised a lot of concerns at both industry and government levels.