By Kristi Ellis
“The very logical and likely explanation for the decline in apparel imports from Vietnam is the disruptions at the West Coast ports and, of course, the Lunar New Year celebration, which often depresses shipments during the month,” said Julia Hughes, president of the U.S. Fashion Industry Association. “It’s not surprising for Cambodia. They have been losing share because of disruptions in the industry due to protests. There are a number of companies that have revised their sourcing strategies in Cambodia because of the conditions with workers.”
