... small and medium enterprizes (SMEs) in response to the move toward trade liberalisation since the phasing out of the multi‐fibre arrangement. Design/methodology/approach The literature review established trends in the apparel industry both in Canada and globally. Qualitative research in the form...

... European countries. Finally, it asks questions about future trends, both in employment (and the changing nature of jobs) as well as government policies towards the politics of trade. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2004 Garment industry European Union Organizational restructuring...

..., extremely poor as more UK‐based producers switch to offshore locations and the degree of import penetration continues to rise. © MCB UP Limited 2000 Statistics Industry and market trends Trade Statistical Review The UK clothing industry and market - An update Received: 10th January, 2000...

... levels of low‐cost imports, but also include dramatic changes in retailing following consolidation of the retail sector, new technology, changing work habits and demographic changes (principally the ageing of the baby boomers). In addition, trade and tax legislation that confers special status on firms...