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Eight John Lewis stores set to permanently close
Eight John Lewis stores will permanently shutter as the group presses forward with a major business strategy review.
US retail imports improving but remain far below last year
Imports at major US retail container ports are expected to remain significantly below last year’s levels into this autumn as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic continues.
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Bangladesh books 18% slide in FY apparel exports
Bangladesh has booked an 18.12% fall in readymade garment exports in the year to June 2020.
H&M Foundation to support female garment workers in Bangladesh
H&M Foundation is to donate SEK12m (US$1.3m) to help young women and their families in and around Dhaka with emergency relief from the Covid-19 pandemic as part of a long-term project to support female garment workers in Bangladesh.
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Boohoo investigation could have lasting impact
Boohoo's share price slumped 22% in morning trading today (8 July) as a growing number of retailers ditched the group's brands from their we...
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Adapting to the new normal in factory auditing
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US apparel imports tumble by one-fifth in May
US apparel imports were down by more than a fifth month-on-month in May as the global garment industry continued to crumble under the destru...
India manufacturers see coronavirus as catalyst for good 3 Jul 20
Sustainability, innovation and digitalisation are all seen as key to helping the Indian textile and clothing industry build back better from the Covid-19 pandemic. The South Asian manufacturing hub could also benefit from its indigenous environmentally friendly processes and models of textile production, executives believe.
Mexico makers relish better times as USMCA kicks in 2 Jul 20
Yesterday (1 July) should have been a day to celebrate in Mexico as its newly revamped trade deal with the US and Canada – the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) – swung into effect. But instead of hosting a fiesta over the extension of a pact to export textiles and apparel duty-free to the world's biggest market, the Aztec nation is counting its losses amid tumbling shipments to its key northern neighbour.
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Major Apparel News
PVH outlines progress on Forward Fashion targets
Beth Wright | 10 Jul 20
Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger owner, PVH Corp, has published its first corporate responsibility (CR) report since the launch of its new sustainability strategy last year, with highlights including sharing living wage data for the first time and sourcing approximately 50% of its cotton footprint sustainably in 2019.
US retail imports remain far below last year
Beth Wright | 9 Jul 20
Imports at major US retail container ports are expected to remain significantly below last year’s levels into this autumn as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic continues.
Brooks Brothers latest to file for bankruptcy
Leonie Barrie | 8 Jul 20
US men’s wear retailer Brooks Brothers has become the latest company to file for bankruptcy protection after being hit by falling sales and declining demand for its business attire.
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Latest Apparel Interviews
Ruyi Group sees investment as key to future-proofing business 25 Jun 20
Like most in the global textile industry, Chinese giant Shandong Ruyi Group has had to face the challenges Covid-19 has thrown its way but believes its preparation and investment in brands and technology prior to the pandemic has stood it in good stead for the future as it looks to maintain its path to becoming a "one-stop internationally advanced intelligent industrial chain".
A case study in crisis management – What next for PDS Group? 9 Jun 20
Trust, people and partnerships – key tenets underpinning fashion supplier and sourcing powerhouse PDS Group – have been tested to the limit during the coronavirus pandemic. But they've also stood the business in good stead, helping to not only weather the storm but reposition it to emerge even stronger from the crisis, as founder and vice chairman Pallak Seth explains.
Hirdaramani sees sustainability a key pillar of the new normal 29 May 20
Sri Lanka is long-recognised as a pioneer in innovation and sustainability, with manufacturing giant Hirdaramani Group one of those championing the cause. Group director Nikhil Hirdaramani believes this track record will be key as the world adjusts to the new normal post-pandemic, with sustainability one of the key pillars of doing business.
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US apparel imports slump 58% year-on-year in May
Leonie Barrie | 6 Jul 20
US apparel imports in May fell by 58% against the same month last year as the global garment industry continued to crumble under the coronavirus pandemic. However, there was a resurgence in shipments from Central America and Mexico as retailers appear to have turned to those suppliers closest to home as stores started to reopen.
Garments on Hangers – Strategies for a digital world
Hannah Abdulla | 29 Jun 20
"To hang or to box" is a question that has long been debated within the fashion retail supply chain. With companies now emerging from the coronavirus pandemic looking to reconfigure their supply chains to withstand future disruptions, the way garments are moved from factory to consumer is a critical consideration as the industry pivots to a digital future
Cambodia's apparel industry particularly vulnerable to EU trade curb
Beth Wright | 22 Jun 20
Cambodia's garment industry, already buffeted by the coronavirus pandemic, is set for a further hit after the European Union decided to suspend duty-free access for some products from 12 August over "systematic" human rights violations. Here we look at the potential impact and possible shift in trade patterns.
Hot Apparel Issues
Brands bail on Boohoo as it launches supplier investigation
A number of major online fashion retailers, including Next and Asos, have dropped the Boohoo Group's brands over renewed claims of exploitation and unsafe conditions at one of its UK supplier factories.
Kingpins talks denim at second virtual show
Kingpins24 has held its second virtual show this year, with a focus on product, from mills to manufacturers.
Kingpins transforms into virtual event
The coronavirus pandemic has led to most industry events this year being cancelled. Some, like Kingpins, have gone virtual. Through a series of webinars, industry experts have discussed how Covid-19 is impacting the denim industry.
Xinjiang labour abuse reports hit apparel industry
Reports have surfaced of alleged forced labour practices in China's Xinjiang province. Industry bodies are now calling on the US government to help find a solution that protects the right of workers and the integrity of global supply chains
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