Textile exporters gear up for hiring Nov 8, 2009
At House of Pearl Fashions, a ready-to-wear apparel manufacturing company that supplies to JC Penny, Banana Republic, Perry Ellis and so on, the hiring is expected to take place both at lower and managerial levels. The company which is expanding its production capacity by setting up a new plant in Gurgaon, has hired around 500 employees in September and is looking at another 25 people at the managerial level. (India Times)
William Basch; was featured in Oscar-winning Holocaust documentary; at 82 Oct 31, 2009
Mr. Basch arrived in the United States penniless in 1947 and launched a successful high-end women s apparel manufacturing business, Basch Fashions, in 1971. He was one of five Holocaust survivors now living in the United States who were profiled in The Last Days. (Boston Globe)
XiDeLang looks forward to good debut Oct 24, 2009
He said XiDeLang also planned to build a new facility with total built-up area of 150,000 sq m for apparel manufacturing, targeted for completion by end-2012. We hope to produce five million pieces per annum, he said, adding that the company s range of sports shoes, apparel, accessories and equipment were widely sought after in China. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Rhode Island Sep 5, 2009
Apparel manufacturing: 12. Paper manufacturing: 67. (CBS News -- Politics)
As China apparel manufacturing shifts northward, Otto Group uses Private Sourcing Events to find new suppliers Aug 27, 2009
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Why Business Schools Should Focus on Emerging Markets Jul 28, 2009
The same can be said for visiting one of the many electronics or apparel manufacturing plants in southern China to understand why and how that country has become the "workshop of the world." Or talking to a farmer at a sugarcane plantation to learn how, by harnessing a basic agricultural commodity, Brazil has emerged as a global leader in cheap, efficient ethanol production as we in the U.S. stumble in our efforts to harness alternative fuels. Or to witness the struggles of street-corner... (BusinessWeek)
U.S. Trustee calls for Hilo Hattie liquidation Apr 30, 2009
Hilo Hattie filed bankruptcy on Oct. 2 under financial stress that largely stemmed from an aggressive expansion on the Mainland over the past decade followed by an ill-fated effort three years ago to reverse losses by ceasing apparel manufacturing in favor of importing cheaper merchandise that hurt the retailer's reputation and sales. Company founder Jim Romig sold his ailing company last July for $25,000 plus monthly payments of an undisclosed sum to a California investor group led by Ted... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Robert C. Skinner Jr. Appointed CEO Of Smart Apparel (U.S.) Apr 18, 2009
Smart Apparel Group Ltd., the Hong Kong based apparel manufacturing and marketing division of Youngor Group Ltd., announced today the appointment of Robert C. (Bob) Skinner, Jr. as CEO of Smart Apparel (U.S.) Inc., its U.S. subsidiary ... Hong Kong (Vocus) April 18, 2009 -- , the Hong Kong based apparel manufacturing and marketing division of Youngor Group Ltd., announced today the appointment of Robert C. (Bob) Skinner, Jr. as CEO of Smart Apparel (U.S.) Inc., its U.S. subsidiary. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Designer label making waves Apr 11, 2009
We are in talks with potential partners in Kota Kinabalu, says the 39-year-old fashion director and chief executive officer of City Wave Sdn Bhd, a garment and apparel manufacturing company. Ng designs and produces a mixed range of KN KEY NG mens and ladies wear comprising smart casual, evening and couture wear, modern executive attire as well as accessories like bags, shoes, eye wears and belts. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Legislature, stimulate that! Feb 13, 2009
EH wrote on Feb 10, 2009 12:05 PM:" Tax cuts for the wealthyWe have heard for years that the tax cuts for the wealthy is the answer to stimulate the U.S. economy as they will invest in corporate America and the economy grows. Also known as Trickle Down Economics, or Reagannomics. Two years ago we had Record venture capital flows abroad. U.S. based venture capitalists last year (2007) invested $1.4 billion in 133 deals in China and $1.1 billion in 91 deals in India, both records for U.S.... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
State Fast Facts: Ohio Feb 8, 2009
Apparel manufacturing: 294. Paper manufacturing: 2,205. (CBS News -- US)
