BIA /Bulgarien industrial Association/ has consulted for free over 60 companies about how to improve their labour conditions.

BIA /Bulgarien industrial Association/ has consulted for free over 60 companies about how to improve their labour conditions. This was announced last week by the organization leaded by Mr. Bojidar Danev. The consulting is part of a project, financed by La

Summer Fashion Academy Displays Artwork in Sofia

Lifestyle Bulgaria's Summer Academy for Fashion Design celebrated its second edition with an exhibition in Sofia.

EU: Launches joint counterfeit attack with the US

22 June 2006| Source: just-style.com The US and the EU have launched a joint action programme to fight the counterfeiting of goods by international organised crime, which remains an acute problem for the clothing industry.

The unemployment rate in Bulgaria dropped to 9.59% in May, hitting its lowest level since September 1991.

The unemployment rate in Bulgaria dropped to 9.59% in May, hitting its lowest level since September 1991. The low level of unemployment can be put down to seasonal employment, typical for the summer season

Bulgaria's GDP growth remained strong in the first quarter of 2006

Bulgaria's GDP growth remained strong in the first quarter of 2006, according to data released by the National Statistical Institute on Monday, June 19.

UK: M&S goes large with Per Una

Per Una , the women's fashion range which has been a factor in the recovery of UK retailer Marks & Spencer, is to extend its sizes to cater for the larger woman.

CHINA: Lacoste sues Beijing market over fashion fakes

French clothing company Lacoste is suing Beijing's Silk Alley market for selling fake shirts bearing its famous crocodile logo.

CHINA: Textile, clothing exports surge in Jan-April

China’s textile industry has posted a rapid increase in exports to nations other than the EU and US in the first four months of this year according to official statistics.

New Bulgarian Factory to Make Ferre, Cerruti

Business Bulgaria has opened a new sewing factory that will work for Gianfranco Ferre, Cerruti, Calvin Klein and other fashion giants.

CHINA: Fears further EU anti-dumping probes

10 May 2006| Source: just-style.com