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FASH455 Global Apparel & Textile Trade and Sourcing

Day: March 19, 2013

Global Apparel Sales Push Ahead in 2012

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Unknown's avatarAuthor Sheng LuPosted on March 19, 2013Format ImageCategories International TradeTags apparel, emerging markets, Global, sales27 Comments on Global Apparel Sales Push Ahead in 2012

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