... of China is significantly higher than the USA. However, Chinese consumers hold significantly higher perceived quality and perceived price of product for US-made clothing for all American brands. Chinese consumers have significantly higher purchase intention for US-made clothing for popular American brands...

... on a single state, the state is an extremely large state encompassing 36 percent of the USA population. Additionally, race/ethnic diversity was also a limitation, as the majority of the sample was Caucasian. Thus, a larger and more diverse sample of age, race/ethnicity, and residence could be added for more...

... after the closing. Longitudinal research is suggested to further inform policy and governmental action in the wake of further plant closings, especially as such economic restructuring affects women and communities in rural southern areas of the USA. Traditionally, dependence on textile jobs has varied...

... and retailers in the USA with apparel industries in Mexico to compete against Asian countries. Contrary to the widely acclaimed intent of NAFTA, the increased apparel production in Mexico has not led to a growth for the US textile industry. Instead, the US textile industry has continuously lost ground in global...

...Jayoung Choi; Kyu‐Hye Lee The purpose of this study is to examine first, whether there are differences in risk perception between the USA and Korea, second, whether there are differences in risk perception between apparel purchasers and non‐apparel purchasers across countries, third whether...

... dimension of SCM is the establishment of collaborative partnerships between chain members. Partnership is defined as: © MCB UP Limited 2003 Apparel Manufacturing systems Supply chain management Fashion Suppliers USA Apparel companies should be beginning to find more fashionable...

... implications in terms of developing appropriate product development, distribution and marketing strategies. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Consumer behaviour Cosmetics industry France USA During the past two decades, the world has become more and more global, as domestic markets have become...

..., occupation, and race of the household head; locational variables; home ownership; and whether or not the household had moved. Flooring Furniture Textiles Consumer behaviour USA Home furnishings, clothing, and industrial applications constitute the three major end uses...

... friendliness; format interactivity; and homepage updates. It was found that the sites presented varied results. Discusses implications for a browser/shopper and long‐term loyalty. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Internet Retailing Surveys Consumer attitudes USA The Internet, World Wide Web (WWW...

... prefers their own goods over goods made in other cultures, by using an array of socio‐economic factors, including an eight‐category occupation variable and a “greatest generation” age variable, regressed on consumers’ perception of the importance of buying a garment made in the USA. Data were obtained...