Asia
Asia
Consumers
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Emerging Markets
Despite a slight economic slowdown in China, Western retailers and brands are still very much interested in expanding business there. After all, its population is four times the size of…
Consumers
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Eastern Expansion
China’s retail sales are expected to rise 13% in 2014, according to its vice commerce minister. And a former Japanese commerce official says China is the world’s fastest-growing major retail…
Supply Chain
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January 2014 Executive Cotton Update
Macroeconomic Overview: Apart from the latest employment figures, which indicated that the fewest jobs were added last month since January 2011, recent economic data have been generally positive and many…
Consumers
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Captivating the Indian Apparel Shopper
Keywords: India, Indian, clothing, apparel, retail, fiber, cotton, shopping, habits, preferences, fashion, quality, growing, paisa vasool
Supply Chain
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October 2013 Executive Cotton Update
Macroeconomic Overview: In a political breakdown, the U.S. government ceased all non-essential services on October 1st. The shutdown may be seen as a result of the on-going political struggle between…
Supply Chain
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June 2013 Executive Cotton Update
Macroeconomic Overview: Despite some evidence of weakness in the manufacturing sector, recent indicators suggest that the U.S. economy continues to expand. Rising home prices and record stock values have lifted…