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Apparel software trends: The outlook for 2016
just-style’s annual management briefing, canvasses the views of software experts on the challenges facing the global apparel supply chain in the year ahead – and the ways technology can help tackle some of these issues.
M&S clothing turnaround a "priority" as sales tumble
Turning around its clothing and home businesses will be the priority for Marks & Spencer, new CEO Steve Rowe has said, as the UK retailer revealed lower sales for the division in its fourth-quarter.
Cambodia garment prices fall as export growth continues
New figures show Cambodia’s garment and footwear exports continued to see strong growth during 2015, albeit it at a slower rate than the year before and with footwear far outpacing clothing.
US apparel retailers' March 2016 sales roundup
March proved to be a challenging month for the few US apparel retailers who still report their monthly sales, with many hampered by the early timing of Easter this year.
Workers "under pressure" at Korean factories in Myanmar
Excessive working hours, incorrect pay, trade union discrimination, sexual harassment, and unsafe working environments are just some of the issues uncovered in a number of Korean-owned garment factories in Myanmar, a new report has found.
Latest Apparel Insights
Cambodia garment prices fall amid export growth
New figures show Cambodia’s garment and footwear exports continued to see strong growth during 2015, albeit it at a slower rate than the yea...
US apparel retailers' March 2016 sales roundup
March proved to be a challenging month for the few US apparel retailers who still report their monthly sales, with many hampered by the earl...
Is UK apparel onshoring finally gaining momentum?
Despite years of denial, British garment-making showed serious signs of a revival in the second half of 2015. Mike Flanagan takes a closer l...
Vietnam leads US apparel import growth in February
Apparel imports into the US bounced back in February, with all but one of the leading supplier countries booking growth, and six of those hi...
Something’s not right about ‘see now, buy now’
Brands need to respond to consumer needs for instant gratification with a strategy for speed – where speed and efficiency in the product dev...
Wearable Tech Show – Innovations and developments
Executives from the smart textile and embedded sensor sectors gathered in London last month for the third edition of the annual Wearable Tec...
What are the top threats to global supply chains in 2016? 31 Mar 16
Risks ranging from cargo theft to natural disasters and terrorism incidents are among the biggest threats seen to global supply chains in 2016 – with worker unrest in China and child labour in India among specific challenges faced by apparel firms.
Assessing Africa as an alternative apparel source 31 Mar 16
Africa has undeniable advantages that make it attractive as a potential destination for large volume, low cost, commodity garments, according to Chris Wynne-Potts, CEO at African Merchandising Services.
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Major Apparel News
Hanesbrands takes control of global Champion brand
T-shirt and underwear maker Hanesbrands is taking full control of the Champion athletic apparel brand after agreeing to buy Champion Europe, which owns the trademark for the Champion brand in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Pacific Sunwear files for bankruptcy protection
Katie Smith | 7 Apr 16
Struggling teen action sports and lifestyle retailer Pacific Sunwear of California has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a bid to lower its long-term debt and reduce costs.
L Brands to cut 200 jobs in restructuring
Michelle Russell | 7 Apr 16
L Brands, owner of the Victoria's Secret, Pink and La Senza brands, is to cut around 200 jobs as part of a restructuring of its online and catalogue businesses.
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Gap same-store sales fall for 12th month in a row
GOTS gets tough on false organic fibre claims
Hugo Boss still mistreating Turkish workers
US urged to halt imports of Turkmenistan cotton
Latest Apparel Interviews
How Primark balances ethics and ultra-low prices 23 Mar 16
With a business model focused on offering the lowest prices on the high street, value fashion chain Primark is constantly questioned over its commitment to a range of ethical and environmental retail issues. Paul Lister, responsible for Primark’s ethical trading team, tells just-style "the strength of a brand's ethics is not about a price point" – and that close engagement with the supply chain is key.
KTC refashioning the reputation of Made in China 19 Feb 16
Backed by his belief that the current apparel sourcing model is broken, Gerhard Flatz, managing director at high end performance wear specialist KTC, is charting a new course for the company. He’s trying to change the perception of what it means to be ‘Made in China’ by losing the factory tagline and instead building on the firm’s ethical credentials, its skilled workmanship, and repositioning it as a key ingredient of a high quality garment.
Esquel CEO says automation core to competitiveness 1 Dec 15
While doomsayers have been waxing lyrically for the past two years about how the Chinese clothing industry could have a shaky future, John Cheh, vice chairman and CEO of Esquel Group, the Hong Kong-based vertically integrated cotton to shirt maker, is resolute in his optimism.
Apparel Blog
Ethics are not about a price point
Leonie Barrie | 29 Mar 16With a business model focused on offering the lowest prices on the high street, UK value fashion chain Primark is constantly questioned over its commitment to a range of ethical and environmental issues.
Leonie Barrie | 21 Mar 16It is no secret that Vietnam's textile and clothing sector is widely expected to be one of the biggest beneficiaries of the recently-agreed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade pact.
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Apparel software trends: The outlook for 2016
just-style’s annual management briefing canvasses the views of software experts on the challenges facing the global apparel supply chain in the year ahead – and the ways technology can help tackle some of these issues. We also ask where firms should be focusing their investments now if they want to remain competitive into the future, and take a look at what else is likely to be topping the apparel industry's technology agenda.
Egypt apparel sector underperforming but ambitious
With advantages that include the best cotton in the world, thousands of textile and garment factories, low labour costs and duty-free access to key markets in the US, European Union (EU), the Middle-East and Africa, Egypt should have formidable potential. But at the same time it's facing a mountain of problems, including low labour productivity, lack of investments in ginning, spinning and weaving, difficult access to finance, and poor infrastructure.
This year's Prime Source Forum conference in Hong Kong addressed solutions to dealing with tightened trade policies, currency fluctuation, political and social instability, and increasing requests for more stringent sustainable practices.
Might Brexit be brighter for Britain’s garment industry?
The British vote on 23 June whether to stay in the EU or not. By early March, opinion polls showed voters split about 50/50, with about a third still unsure. So far, neither side has been straightforward about the effects of leaving (known as a "Brexit") or staying. Here's how Mike Flanagan sees Brexit supporters' arguments affecting Britain's apparel industry.
Apparel Market Research
Southeast Asia strategic sourcing review – a focus on Cambod
Southeast Asia strategic sourcing review – a focus on Cambodia, Vietnam and Myanmar
This report is aimed as a strategic tool for both buyers and suppliers to assess and compare the advantages and challenges of sourcing and manufacturing apparel garments in the Southeast Asian countries of Cambodia, Vietnam and Myanmar. Key questions addressed: Will Cambodia be able to retain its advantage? How will the forthcoming free trade agreements impact Vietnam; and What makes Myanmar so attractive?.. Read more
Published: February 2016 - (€675.00)
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