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just-style editor Leonie Barrie shares her thoughts on some of thetop stories in the news. VIEWPOINT: Apparel firms cautiously optimistic about Burma 24 April 2012 In its constant search for cheaper and cheaper production basesaround the world, there are few places the apparel and textileindustry has left untouched. But could Burma - also called Myanmar- be the next frontier? VIEWPOINT: Has Walmart lost sight of its green vision? 15 March 2012 Walmart created a stir back in 2009 when it announced an ambitiousprogramme for sustainability reporting. Its goal was to develop aSustainability Index to assess the environmental impacts of everyitem on its shelves and provide an easy rating system to helpshoppers make greener choices. Viewpoint: Cambodia's garment sector faces continued challenges 9 February 2012 With much of the success of Cambodia's garment industry based onits well-publicised commitment to basic labour standards, it'sperhaps not surprising that the sector finds itself under aspotlight when it comes to wider worker welfare issues. Indeed,several events that have taken place in recent weeks highlight someof the challenges faced by the local industry. Viewpoint: Will Bangladesh be the next sourcing hotspot? 25 January 2012 The global clothes sourcing bandwagon is forever looking for thenext hot spot, especially as nearly two decades of apparel pricedeflation comes to an end and worries continue to escalate aboutraw material and labour costs, capacity issues and the overallcompetitiveness of China. But is Bangladesh ready to step into therole of sourcing country of choice? VIEWPOINT: Heel heights and economic insights 22 November 2011 The correlation between skirt lengths and economic booms and busts- the so-called hemline index - is not only well documented buteven seems to have stood the test of time. In essence, short skirtsare a sign of confidence and a precursor to rising stock markets;while longer lengths signify caution and a market downturn. VIEWPOINT: Has Liz Claiborne reached a turning point? 13 October 2011 Five years after taking the helm at Liz Claiborne Inc, it's hard tosee exactly what William McComb has achieved. Sales are down, lastyear it could only muster a loss of $305.7m, and nearly one-quarterof its heyday brands have gone. But yesterday the company wasconfident it had finally reached a critical turning point. VIEWPOINT: Apparel and textile industry divided by TPP pact 16 September 2011 If ever there was an issue set to divide apparel brands, retailersand textile companies, the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact issurely it. Described as the most significant negotiation for the USand its regional trade partners since the NAFTA agreement, the yarnforward rule of origin has emerged as one of the most divisiveissues. VIEWPOINT: Short-term contracts exploit Cambodia garment workers 9 August 2011 International apparel buyers and their suppliers are being urged totake steps to put an end to the widespread use of short-termemployment contracts in the Cambodian garment industry amidconcerns the practice not only threatens to erode the industry'scompetitiveness but also violates labour laws and could lead towidespread unrest. VIEWPOINT: US apparel retail sales shine in June 8 July 2011 While cold weather, storms and flooding dampened demand for springand summer merchandise in May, US apparel retailers rebounded witha better than expected performance in June after a combination oflower gas prices, sunshine and deep discounting encouraged shoppersto hit the stores. VIEWPOINT: Why US textile groups fear Vietnam in TPP pact 2 June 2011 Even though ongoing talks around the Trans-Pacific Partnership(TPP) free trade agreement involve nine nations, for the US textileindustry Vietnam is seen as by far the biggest threat. VIEWPOINT: Apparel continues to drag on Wal-Mart's US unit 18 May 2011 Not only does Wal-Mart Stores' US namesake unit continue to be adrag on its bottom line, but its apparel business continues toweigh particularly heavily on its performance here as well, theworld's largest retailer admitted this week. VIEWPOINT: The yuan's growing role in apparel trade 20 April 2011 As the second largest economy in the world, it is perhapsinevitable that China's currency is set to play a bigger role ininternational trade. VIEWPOINT: Helping brands stand out in a crowded market 16 March 2011 For most apparel retailers and brands, choosing the labels,packaging, price tickets and even RFID tags for the garments theysell is most likely to be a decision made at the end of the designcycle. But Avery Dennison believes elevating it to the beginning ofthe process not only saves time and money, but can ultimately makeproducts stand out in an increasingly crowded market. VIEWPOINT: Target makes up for lost time with Canadian move 14 January 2011 Having been criticised for being slow to cash in on the potentialof international expansion, US discount retailer Target Corp is nowmaking up for lost time with a CAD1.825bn (US$1.83bn) swoop onCanadian discount chain Zellers. VIEWPOINT: Facing up to forced labour in apparel 16 December 2010 While apparel and footwear firms are all too often caught up inconcerns over the use of child labour, the industry can take somesmall comfort from three new reports just released by the USDepartment of Labor. But the latest findings may also mean theissue of forced labour moves to the forefront of ethical concerns. VIEWPOINT: J Crew buyout comes under scrutiny 24 November 2010 No sooner was the ink dry on the yesterday's announcement of a $3bntakeover deal at apparel retailer J Crew, than a flurry ofshareholders began to question whether enough efforts had been madeto achieve the highest bid. VIEWPOINT: Gap's rebranding a disastrous move 13 October 2010 Just as BP's disastrous handling of the worst oil spill in UShistory earlier this year is already a public-relations case studyin how not to manage a crisis, so too clothing retailer Gap Inc islikely to be remembered for all the wrong reasons after itsrebranding efforts this week. VIEWPOINT: Cleaning up textile mills makes commercial sense 23 September 2010 Plans by two of the world's largest retailers - Walmart and H&M -to work with their Chinese textile suppliers to reduce water,energy, and chemical use in their factories sends out an importantmessage to global supply chains. VIEWPOINT: What s the bottom line on Bangladesh? 6 August 2010 Far from quelling months of violent protests over pay andconditions, an 80% rise in the minimum wage for garment workers inBangladesh has simply led to a fresh wave of violence over claimsit still doesn't meet the high cost of living. And as the payprocess has proved, there's no quick-fix to the cycle of unrest. VIEWPOINT: China "cornerstone" of Gap's global growth 24 June 2010 US casual clothing retailer Gap Inc first mooted its plans toexpand in China, the world's fastest-growing economy, last October- but it is only now, eight months down the line, that more detailsof this major milestone in the company's global growth have beenrevealed. The e-commerce company in China offers quality products such as Scale Model Scenery Manufacturer , Model Lamppost Manufacturer, and more. For more , please visit Custom Scale Model Cars today!
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