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Brazil Beefs Up Import Duties on U.S. Goods

March 12, 2010
In retaliation for U.S. cotton subsidies, Brazil announced it would boost import tariffs on hundreds of U.S. products that include cotton, cotton fabric, and men’s and women’s pants as well as food, sunglasses and cell phones. The trade war more»

American Eagle Goes International

March 12, 2010
Pittsburgh-based American Eagle Outfitters announced the launch of its first stores outside of North America. The company, which operates 938 stores in the United States and Canada, opens a 9,400-square-foot flagship store in Dubai on March 16. On March 25, an 8,500-square-foot flagship opens in Kuwait more»

S.F. Co. Offers Sustainable Sourcing in Africa

March 05, 2010
Brands looking for organic, sustainable and fair-trade sourcing have a new option this month. Sustainable Global Sourcing, a new San Francisco–based social venture, has opened its first apparel factory in Liberia and is ready to take orders for organic-cotton garments. The company, which more»

Door to China Opening Up for U.S. Brands

by Deborah Belgum, Senior Editor February 12, 2010
U.S. brands interested in setting up showrooms in Shanghai now have a vehicle to make that easier. Los Angeles–based Tradeshow Associates is working with a new program to connect apparel companies to retail franchisers in China. The program, called International Fashion Exchange (IFEX), offers more»

Crowley Delivers Relief Supplies to Haiti

February 12, 2010
Crowley Maritime Corp. teamed up with the U.S. Transportation Command to deliver more than 460 containers of relief supplies to Haiti, which is still struggling in the aftermath of last month’s devastating earthquake. The Jacksonville, Fla.–based freight company made four relief-supply more»