Merchandise Sourcing: Is There Life Beyond China?

He cited other key emerging trends:

* Sourcing in China continues to grow moderately, up about 2 percent in apparel this year compared to 1 percent in the U.S. despite fundamental problems, such as quote and inflationary cost pressures.

* South Asia growth is more than 40 percent, with Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka all being the key drivers.