The current drought — the worst in 50 years — affecting the U.S. mid-west has caused serious problems, none greater than the relationship between the honest, hardworking, g-d fearing farmers and the almighty.
Why has G-d this inflicted this 11… Read More
For the past year importers have been in a state of flux, trying to reconcile rising supplier costs with falling consumer demand. Desperation brought radical changes, rushing hither and yon in search of low cost suppliers. Business was taken from … Read More
2011 brought wrenching change to the U.S. market. From June through December unit imports declined every single month, as retailers drastically reduced inventories.
| U.S. Imports All Garments Monthly Data 2011 vs 2010 | ||
| Units | Value | |
| January | 17.0% | 22.4% |
| February | 12.3% | 16.9% |
In the global garment industry, all private sector strategies have but a single goal: To Increase Profit.
There are three interrelated means to reach this goal
Operational; e.g., Reduce costs
Marketing; e.g., Increase sales
Mixed; e.g., Increase margins
The range … Read More
