Local sourcing set for a resurgence?
Rising costs and pressure on margins are likely to force increasing number of retailers to rethink their pricing and sourcing strategies this year – with several hinting that British manufacturing could be poised for a comeback.
Spotlight on... What is the future for UK apparel manufacturing?
22 March 2012
UK high street retailers have been making a lot of noise of late about increasing their local sourcing. But with the domestic manufacturing sector now just a shadow of its former self, how realistic is such a move? Petah Marian reports.
Facing up to fashion's supply chain challenges
16 March 2012
The UK retail sector is under increasing pressure from continuing weak consumer confidence and rising costs. With many of the factors at play largely out of retailers' control, having a strong supply chain is key, according to speakers at a seminar organised yesterday by the ASBCI on 'Facing Fashion's Supply Chain Challenges'.
UK: Women's wear retailers urged to rethink sourcing strategies
15 March 2012
Rising costs and pressure on margins will force women's wear retailers to rethink their pricing and sourcing strategies this year, according to new research, with British manufacturing poised to make a comeback.
UK: John Lewis sees "resurgence" in local sourcing
14 March 2012
Department store operator John Lewis expects to see a "resurgence" in UK sourcing as retailers look to differentiate themselves and offer unique products as more and more customers shop online, its chairman Charlie Mayfield said today (14 March).
UK: George at Asda increases local sourcing
12 March 2012
George at Asda has signed deals with seven factories in the Midlands as part of moves to bring production closer to home.
UK: George acquires Turkish supplier GAAT
6 March 2012
Asda's George fashion brand is to acquire the sourcing arm of its Turkish supplier GAAT, in a move that will enable it to continue to develop its world class supply operation, the retailer said.
UK: John Lewis to highlight British-made products
4 November 2011
Department store retailer John Lewis is to show its support of British manufacturing by putting a 'Made in UK' logo on more than 4,000 products from next year.
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