Government and Trade
Industry Fills Election Coffers to Steer Issues
The industry¿s political action committees have poured thousands of dollars into key congressional races in the run-up to the Nov. 4 elections.
— Oct 28, 2008
Financial Crisis Seen Taking Toll on Textile, Apparel Industry
The global financial crisis and the possibility of a worldwide recession could see the textile and apparel industry in for some rough times.
— Oct 27, 2008
Defining Moments: Downing Street Shuffle
It’s not every day that designers and their ilk get asked to Number 10 Downing Street for Champagne with the Prime Minister.
— Oct 27, 2008
Gucci Caught Up in Spy Scandal
A Gucci Group spokesman confirmed that the Prosecutor¿s Office in Florence this week ordered a search of the company¿s offices there and in Milan and Rome.
— Oct 23, 2008
WEF: U.S. Still Tops But Rank in Jeopardy
The U.S. retained the top spot as the world¿s most competitive economy in 2008, in large part due to its strengths in innovation and labor market efficiency.
— Oct 21, 2008
Anticounterfeiting Measures Seen as Boost to Battle Bogus Goods
Federal help welcomed despite concerns over bureaucracy.
— Oct 20, 2008
Wholesale Apparel Prices Down 0.7% in September
Prices for all apparel dropped 0.2 percent in the month, but increased 0.9 percent compared to September 2007.
— Oct 16, 2008
