The Chinese Puzzle
2011 was the worst garment-export year for China in a decade. As of the 10 months ending 31 November 2011, China’s U.S. market share as measured both in units and by value was down over 4% compared with the same… Read More
Category Archives: Garment Costs
Investing for Profit during the Coming Recession – or – The Idiots Guide to Monkey Business
My investments and I have not faired well. Every day I see my meager savings growing progressively more meager. In desperation I made an urgent appointment to discuss my concerns with my investment councilor. Three weeks later he finally found… Read More
The $300 Denim jeans
Keerthi, a garment professional friend from Sri Lanka has asked me to explain just how designer labels can charge $300 for denim jeans, when Wal-mart will sell denim jeans for $15.00. For that matter, how can Wal-Mart sell Levi jeans… Read More
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