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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…
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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…
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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
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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…
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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…
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The ‘I’ of the Tiger
The potential held by China’s enormous population never fails to quicken the pulse of retailers. And e-commerce, especially via mobile devices, is one of the hottest avenues for doing business…
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Hedging on the Horizon
It is the year of the snake in China, which could bode well for business — a rather welcome prospect for apparel retailers. In China, a market that has enjoyed…
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CHINESE COTTON POLICY: DECISIONS AND EFFECTS
As the world’s largest cotton grower, consumer, and importer, China has long been at the center of the global cotton market. Since the spike in fiber prices that occurred during…