 In This Issue
February 2003 |
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| Brazil Plans Major Increases in Global Apparel Exports |
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| Author: Niki Tait |
| Brazil's textile and apparel industry is the seventh largest in the world, and is the third largest with regard to knitwear. |
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| Career Moves: February 2003 |
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| International Mass Retail Association (IMRA). Sandra L. Kennedy to president.
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| Executive Q and A |
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| Apparel: What are the key factors which make Brazilian textile and apparel exports unique? |
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| Fashion Snapshot: Mode & Compagnie |
| 02/01/2003 |
| Since 1990, French manufacturer Mode & Compagnie has maintained strict control over the design and quality of the swimwear and lingerie it licenses and develops. |
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| How Etienne Aigner Harnesses Sales Data |
| 02/01/2003 |
| Author: By Elizabeth Baltrukovicz, Edifice Information Management Systems |
| The fashion industry is fickle, but that does not bother Etienne Aigner. Among the industry's largest manufacturers of fashion footwear, handbags and other accessories, Etienne Aigner holds a highly respected position for quick identification and response to the latest customer trends. |
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| Industry News - February 2003 |
| 02/01/2003 |
| Exact Software Co. has been named to Deloitte & Touche's "Fast 50," For the Delaware Valley region. |
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| Laundry/Wet Finishing New Chemicals, Environmental Issues Drive Development |
| 02/01/2003 |
| Author: JOHN MCCURRY |
| In the laundry and wet processing arena, three primary issues are at the forefront: 1) textured fabrics still rule the day, and U.S. textile mills are continuing to refine their finishing processes to deliver these goods to consumers; 2) new and improved chemicals, dyes and specialty finishes are allowing manufacturers to produce a wider array of performance fabrics; and 3) environmental issues, such as water conservancy, are playing an increasing role in fabric finishing. |
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| New DOW XLA Elastic Fiber Offers Marketplace More Choices |
| 02/01/2003 |
| Addressing the heat-and chemical-related limitations of traditional elastic fibers, Dow Fiber Solutions, a new business of The Dow Chemical Co., has introduced DOW XLA elastic fiber, which offers improved processing and end-use performance to the marketplace. |
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| Product News - February 2003 |
| 02/01/2003 |
| Author: Tracy Haisley |
| Aria Systems announces expanded features for dyers, finishers, converters, importers, knitters and other companies engaged in the sale and distribution of textiles.
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| Reconstruction |
| 02/01/2003 |
| Author: Jamie Swedberg |
| What a difference a year makes. A year ago, or even a season ago, it was almost impossible to find a pair of jeans at the mall that weren't whisker-washed or sanded. |
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| Sourcing: The Need for Speed |
| 02/01/2003 |
| Author: Thomas Ryan |
| Apparel sourcing is not just about cheap labor anymore. |
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| Tech Conference Explores Diverse Solutions |
| 02/01/2003 |
| Tech Conference 2002, co-produced by Bobbin (now Apparel) and [TC]2, offered more than 125 apparel and retail attendees an overview of some of the latest technologies for product data management (PDM), fit conformance, radio-frequency (RF) product identification and CAD, among other solutions. |
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| The Consumer: 'Catch Her If You Can' |
| 02/01/2003 |
| As legions of apparel brands and retailers descend on Las Vegas this month for the MAGIC show, the industry will once again roll the dice in the exciting game of fashion. |
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6/19/2013 11:00:00 AM (EST)
Moderator:
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Panelists:
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Howard Heppelmann, Senior General Manager, Supply Chain Solutions, PTC
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