Apparel

Boxercraft Announces New COO
February 16, 2011

Boxercraft has announced that Marion Parkes has been promoted to chief operating officer across all divisions.

Cotton Prices Hit 150 Year High
February 16, 2011

Cotton prices doubled in 2010 and surged another 20 percent in January, with U.S. cotton prices hitting a 150-year high on Friday.

The New York Times Fashion Week Coverage
February 16, 2011

The Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week ends tomorrow, and The New York Times has been covering all the shows and collections. Click here to read more.

US: Higher Prices Threaten China Competitiveness
February 14, 2011

Higher prices for products sourced by US companies from China are threatening the country’s position as a low-cost supplying country, says a new survey by Global Sources.

The poll of 385 buyers found that a majority were paying higher prices for products sourced from China, undermining competitiveness particularly in the market of low-end products.

Anvil Knitwear Joins Growing BICEP Business Coalition
February 11, 2011

NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2011 (PRNewswire) -- Anvil Knitwear, a century-old apparel brand, today announced that it has joined the fast-growing Business for Innovative Climate & Energy Policy (BICEP) coalition. Anvil becomes the 20th member of BICEP, a group of major American companies committed to working with businesses and policymakers to enact meaningful energy and climate policies.

Cotton Advances to Record for Third Day as Demand May Increase
February 11, 2011

Cotton futures surged to a record for a third straight day as increased U.S. export sales boosted speculation that demand will continue to grow.

Cotton for March delivery rose as much as 2.7 percent to $1.9263 a pound on ICE Futures U.S. and traded at $1.8861 at 11:18 a.m. in London. The fiber has jumped 12 percent this week, the biggest increase since week of Dec. 3.