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07 Aug NZ milk scare dents China belief in foreign brands

Posted at 06:09h in Home, Latest News, Product Safety, Sourcing

China's state media have jumped on the scare, saying "even famous foreign brands can't always be reliable." "Some Chinese consumers have expected `absolute safety' of...

06 Aug Footwear production in Vietnam jumps on strong Japanese orders

Posted at 12:37h in Home, Latest News, Sourcing

The leather and footwear sector expects to surpass its target of US$9.7 billion in turnover this year, as many Japenese importers have shifted their orders...

06 Aug Ann Taylor Expands Footwear with Vince Camuto

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Ann Taylor partners with Vince Camuto to relaunch and expand its footwear collection, doubling its assortment in stores and online....

06 Aug Earnings forecast bright, so footwear-seller DSW to seek stock split

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DSW now expects full-year earnings to be between $3.60 and $3.80 per share, up from the $3.40 to $3.50 per share announced in May....

06 Aug NMSU’s fashion program boasts talent

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The program, part of NMSU's Department of Family and Consumer Sciences in the College of Agricultural, requires courses in accounting, statistics, algebra and chemistry, as...

06 Aug Time to get ‘Shoes in the Pews’

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Interesting push to help needy children with school footwear. ...

06 Aug Fall 2013 Style Preview: Ideas, Trends

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The ankle boot has circled back again for another return. This year, it's pared down and simple, which makes it a good investment for virtually...

06 Aug Debt in Southeast Asia On Rise, Trouble Down the Road for Sourcing?

Posted at 05:20h in Latest News, Sourcing

Singaporeans are among the most indebted in Asia, relative to income. According to Standard Chartered, Singapore’s households have loans averaging 151% of annual income, second...

05 Aug 2 CPSC Footwear Recalls in July

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CPSC recalled A Boots and High Heel Shoes in July due to product safety hazards. ...

05 Aug Demand For Global Brands Increasing In China

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With rising incomes and a heightened concern with product quality, the consumption attitude of China's middle-class consumers has switched from “buying what is suitable for...