A request from John
Thanks for your investment in writing the blog. I would like to see an address of why sourcing is a strategic area for the buyer. Often there is such a laser-like focus on “who can make … Read More
Garment industry experts confidently predict that the 500-billion ton meteorite that slammed into downtown Chicago yesterday morning, will have a negative impact on 2014 holiday sales.
Those of us who predict the Chicago calamity will get it right; those who … Read More
I notice that we are still blaming globalization for our economic ills. If our job has migrated from Detroit or Manchester to Dhaka or Mumbai, we blame it on globalization. If our former employer’s entire company now located in Shenzhen … 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% |
