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Unmade Makes its Mark

Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital Unmade, a London startup, has a unique approach to sustainable, high-end knitwear. The company — as the name indicates — allows customers to customize colors and pattern arrangements before the garment is manufactured. Founded in 2013, the…

American Apparel’s Rehab

Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital It’s been a complicated year for American Apparel. Founder and former CEO Dov Charney was fired following an internal misconduct investigation involving sexual harassment, defamation of a colleague and misuse of funds back in December…

Gap Goes Green

Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital As a result of the recent Paris Climate Talks, Gap Inc. announced that it will reduce its absolute greenhouse emissions by 50% by the end of 2020. The White House said of the gathering that “[t]oday, more…

Cambodian Factory Pactics Breaks the Mold

Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital Dutch factory owner Piet Holten, president of Pactics, a manufacturing company in Cambodia, is creating a modern, conscientious model for manufacturing companies in Southeast Asia. Cambodia has the second highest number of non-government organizations (NGOs) which aim to stimulate local employment by…

China Fines International Shippers

Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital After a year of investigations, China announced fines for eight international shipping companies for violating price fixing laws. The fines represent the most significant attempt by authorities to crack down on colluding in a sudden enforcement of an…

Giving Data Credit Where Credit Is Due

Drew Cohen, Express Trade Capital The nascent, burgeoning big data lending industry shows few signs of abating. For the foreseeable future, it will continue to complement, rather than supplant, traditional lenders. In the next five years, competition, as well as…

Vietnam Climbs Garment Supply Chain

Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital After a prolonged malaise, Vietnam’s manufacturing industry has re-emerged as a significant player in the global clothing supply chain. For years, the Vietnamese garment industry has suffered a shortage of local raw materials stymieing opportunities for…