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In this episode of Euromonitor International’s Globalcast, Head of Apparel Research, Magdalena Kondej, discusses the rising price in cotton and how it affects the apparel industry.

Hear about:

• The reasons for the record-high prices of cotton
• Other factors contributing to the rise of prices in apparel
• The strategies clothing manufacturers are taking to avoid the negative impact of rising production costs
• Which companies and categories will be hit hardest by the rising costs
• Which companies announced price hikes in 2010 and 2011
• The consumer perspective of the rising prices in clothing and footwear

Introducing Opportunity Minded, a new series from Euromonitor International designed for forward-thinking business leaders like you.  Each episode tackles a strategic approach or topic on corporate agendas.  You’ll hear from our experts who share in