New Survey Challenges "Protectionist" Myth
There’s a widespread belief that protectionism has become rampant. But for the worldwide clothing and textile industry, that’s a myth, a new survey shows. In the past six months, more countries have torn up more barriers to international clothing and textiles trading than ever before. The challenge is keeping track of the bonfire of regulation. - April 19, 2009
Spurious "Doom Cult" Sapping Apparel Industry Confidence
Buyer, government, worker, and investor confidence throughout the world’s clothing industry is being undermined by inaccurate claims from industry leaders who ought to know better, says a new report. Too often these reports are shown to be false just days or even hours later. But it’s the “Doom culture” version, rather than the less dramatic correction, that lives on. - March 22, 2009