http://www.just-style.com/companies/tal-group_id808Latest TAL Group industry news - from just-style.com© 2013 All content copyright just-style.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Sat, 25 May 2013 22:39:30 GMTSat, 25 May 2013 22:39:30 GMTjust-style.com - RSS feedjust-style.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Senior executives from across the apparel industry and its supply chain will be heading to Hong Kong later this month for the annual Prime Source Forum.http://www.just-style.com/news/prime-source-forum-returns-for-sourcing-debate_id117262.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tal-groupThu, 14 Mar 2013 14:57:00 GMTGenerally, 2013 is seen as being another challenging year for the apparel industry - although there is cautious optimism for an improved business environment. Issues such as compliance, sustainability and product safety are likely to come to the fore, and keep a close eye on trade talks to expand duty-free opportunities such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/other-issues-to-watch_id116831.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tal-groupMon, 04 Feb 2013 15:56:00 GMTOpportunities the apparel industry should focus on this year include developing strategic relationships to improve flexibility across the supply chain; a focus on adding value through design, innovation and branding to protect margins; and the use of technology to integrate the multichannel experience.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/apparel-industry-opportunities_id116819.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tal-groupMon, 04 Feb 2013 15:46:00 GMTWhat should apparel firms have learnt from the upheaval of the past couple of years - and what should they be doing now if they want to remain competitive into the future? They need to remain nimble enough to respond to changing buying patterns, develop strong partnerships across the supply chain, and focus on a sourcing portfolio that balances costs and risks.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/lessons-that-should-have-been-learnt_id116824.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tal-groupMon, 04 Feb 2013 15:36:00 GMTUncertainty is perhaps the biggest challenge facing the apparel industry in 2013. The economic situation in Europe and the US, a combination of rising production costs and flat prices, the pressure to improve working conditions, a lack of new production centres and low volume growth in fashion all add up to a worrying year.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/apparel-industry-challenges_id116806.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tal-groupMon, 04 Feb 2013 15:30:00 GMTSuppliers may need to undergo only one audit a year on their sustainability and environmental credentials if an eco-index initiative by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) takes off.http://www.just-style.com/news/sac-eco-index-to-help-reduce-supplier-audits_id116163.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tal-groupFri, 16 Nov 2012 17:36:00 GMTInstead of focusing on product costs as a way of offsetting the pressures faced in both retail and sourcing markets, the apparel supply chain should look instead at optimising processes, boosting collaboration and generally getting smarter, industry executives believe.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/getting-smarter-across-the-supply-chain_id115674.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tal-groupThu, 27 Sep 2012 22:57:00 GMTThe rise of the fast fashion retail model that keeps consumer interest by feeding through fresh merchandise more frequently is out of kilter with the industry's increasing focus on sustainability issues, according to speakers at this year's IAF World Apparel Convention.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/is-fast-fashion-sustainable_id115658.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tal-groupWed, 26 Sep 2012 22:36:00 GMTThe theme of change resonates loudly with Harry van Dalfsen, who took on the role of president of the International Apparel Federation (IAF) two years ago at the height of the global economic crisis. Not surprisingly, 'Fashion business in a changing environment' is also the focus of the upcoming IAF World Apparel Convention, which takes place later this month.http://www.just-style.com/interview/harry-van-dalfsen-president-iaf_id115479.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tal-groupThu, 06 Sep 2012 15:19:00 GMTClothing and footwear firms including Nike, Marks & Spencer, Levi Strauss and Walmart are among those backing a new tool designed to measure sustainability and environmental impact across the industry supply chain.http://www.just-style.com/news/sustainable-apparel-coalition-unveils-new-eco-index_id115069.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tal-groupFri, 27 Jul 2012 14:01:00 GMTMiddlesex University has named its fashion studios after Hong Kong based clothing supplier TAL Apparel in recognition of the long-standing support the company has given the university.http://www.just-style.com/news/middlesex-university-opens-tal-fashion-studios_id113468.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tal-groupMon, 13 Feb 2012 14:32:00 GMTChina's rise over the past two decades as the leading location for apparel sourcing has had a knock-on effect on Hong Kong's role in the global garment industry, shifting it from a manufacturer to a servicing and sourcing centre. It will take on even more diverse roles in the future, according to industry executives speaking at recent conferences in Hong Kong. Vicky Sung reports.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/hong-kongs-changing-role-in-the-apparel-industry_id113156.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tal-groupFri, 10 Feb 2012 17:11:00 GMTGenerally, 2012 is seen as being another challenging business year for the apparel industry. Uncertainties include the performance of the global economy, the European debt crisis, US consumer sentiment, and producer price inflation. Being able to react quickly to sourcing challenges, get more efficient in production, and reduce cycle times will help firms react to these volatile markets.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/other-issues-to-watch-in-the-year-ahead_id113375.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tal-groupThu, 02 Feb 2012 14:22:00 GMTWhat should apparel firms have learnt from the upheaval of the past couple of years - and what should they be doing now if they want to remain competitive into the future? Buyers and manufacturers need to build a deeper, long-term relationship our respondents said, as well as focusing on a sourcing portfolio that balances costs and risks.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/lessons-learnt-from-the-past-for-the-future_id113372.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tal-groupThu, 02 Feb 2012 13:58:00 GMTOpportunities the apparel industry can look forward to this year include speed to market, which favours sourcing in the western hemisphere; growth in the number and spending power of middle-lass consumers in emerging markets like China and India; and the use of technology and the internet to make sourcing a truly global activity.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/opportunities-for-the-apparel-industry-in-2012_id113371.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tal-groupThu, 02 Feb 2012 13:55:00 GMTUncertainty is perhaps the biggest challenge facing the apparel industry in 2012. The economic situation in Europe and the US, swings in commodity prices, labour shortages and rising costs, especially in China, all add up to a worrying year.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/apparel-industry-challenges-in-2012_id113370.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tal-groupThu, 02 Feb 2012 13:52:00 GMTFast fashion retailer New Look has installed what is described as the "world's first full 3D body scanner" at its new store at the Westfield Stratford shopping centre in London.http://www.just-style.com/news/bodymetrics-3d-body-scanner-launches-in-new-look_id112529.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tal-groupMon, 24 Oct 2011 17:43:00 GMTOver the past decade and more, industry associations and individual companies have launched numerous initiatives with the aim of addressing and reducing the environmental and social impacts of clothing manufacture. However, this year the clothing industry's collective effort witnessed what many hope will be a game-changing development with the formation of a new multi-stakeholder partnership.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/the-sustainable-apparel-coalitions-collective-efforts_id111816.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tal-groupFri, 05 Aug 2011 18:02:00 GMTHere is a roundup of the top five most-read articles on just-style this week. Click on each headline for the full story.http://www.just-style.com/news/top-stories-on-just-style-this-week_id111750.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tal-groupFri, 29 Jul 2011 16:40:00 GMTTAL Apparel, one of the world's leading garment suppliers, has turned the threat of inflation across the supply chain into an opportunity to do things differently. Here CEO Dr Harry Lee tells just-style how the Hong Kong based firm's long-time focus on efficiency, sustainable development, and added value is helping to combat rising costs and set it apart from the competition.http://www.just-style.com/interview/dr-harry-lee-ceo-of-tal-apparel_id111707.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tal-groupTue, 26 Jul 2011 14:46:00 GMT