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Plenty of finger-pointing, but little compensation in Bangladesh factory tragedies
Noel King Apr 25, 2013
The collapse of a factory in Bangladesh reportedly producing clothing for American and European companies is raising questions about what those companies owe after a tragedy.
Building collapse in Bangladesh kills garment factory workers
Anbarasan Ethirajan Apr 24, 2013
A building collapse at a garment factory in Bangladesh has left at least 100 people dead and injured a thousand more. This is the second disaster at a Bangladeshi garment factory in less than six months.
Chinese refashion Italy's textile industry
Sylvia Smith Apr 22, 2013
Chinese manufacturers have moved to Italy and set up garment factories. They excel at making garments fast and cheaply, but some Italian manufacturers are unhappy with their presence.
Wal-Mart gives suppliers a deadline to disclose factory details
Shannon Mullen Apr 15, 2013
Wal-Mart wants suppliers to list exactly which factories they work with. The retail giant says it will cut ties with anyone who subcontracts work without permission.
Maine lobster could get a marketing boost
Shannon Mullen Apr 10, 2013
The lobster industry in Maine has proposed higher fees in order to spend big bucks on advertising. Some lobstermen say that’s a waste of money, but others hope it will increase demand.
The latest fashion trend: Pajama bottoms as daywear
Sarah Gardner Apr 5, 2013
Trendsetters, take note: sales of men's pajamas bottoms have jumped 15 percent in the last year.
A faux faux fur kerfuffle at Nieman Marcus
David Weinberg Mar 20, 2013
The fashion market for fake fur has grown so fast that some suppliers are meeting the demand with real fur. Retailers as large as Nieman Marcus have been caught up in the faux faux fur kerfuffle.
Zara-owner Inditex translates fast-fashion into big profits
Stephen Beard Mar 13, 2013
The Spanish company Inditex, which owns Zara among other chain stores, has just unveiled an impressive set of figures: a 22 percent jump in profits.
Harley-Davidson pulls the plug on factory floor music
Erin Toner Mar 6, 2013
Harley-Davidson factories no longer allow music on the assembly line, due to safety concerns.
Under Armour gets a makeover for women
Tracey Samuelson Feb 15, 2013
The company that was founded by a former football player and is known for its hard-core, performance sportswear is testing a new branding strategy geared towards women.
