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From Field To Shelf – Hold the hysteria on Trump's tariffs
Over the past few days, the media has covered the current round of tariff retaliations between the US and China as a boxing match, writes Robert Antoshak, managing director at Olah Inc. But it’s only round two and for now, at least, calm analysis ...
DBL embraces digital focus to turbocharge its business – Interview
The digital integration of Bangladesh’s booming textiles and garment sector is gaining pace, with ‘Industry 4.0’ becoming a watchword for increased competitiveness. One company taking such technological development very seriously is Dhaka-based DB...
Decathlon to significantly reduce its polyester impact
Global sporting goods retailer Decathlon has pledged to significantly reduce its polyester impact, with all textile products sold in France due to be made from 100% more sustainable polyester by the end of 2021.
Bangladesh wage proposals "strongly condemned"
An alliance of labour unions and non-governmental organisations has strongly condemned the process to set a new minimum wage for Bangladesh garment workers – and is calling on brands sourcing from the country to take action.
Call for new US port investment to support trade
US port association and border group leaders are calling for investment in the country’s port infrastructure in order to support trade and facilitate the free flow of goods across borders and within the US.
Latest Apparel Insights
Timeline – Trump’s track record on trade – Update
Since President Donald Trump took office in January 2017, his administration has been busy fulfilling major campaign promises on trade polic...
US trade policy remains top sourcing concern
The impact of a protectionist trade policy agenda in the United States is not surprisingly ranked the top challenge for the US fashion indus...
US fashion sector mulls tactics to tackle tariffs
Executives from the US clothing industry have met in Washington DC to plot tactics to push the Trump administration away from a protectionis...
Hold the hysteria on Trump's tariffs – Comment
Over the past few days, the media has covered the current round of tariff retaliations between the US and China as a boxing match, writes Ro...
What should suppliers do when retailers go bust?
Difficult trading conditions on the high street, increased online competition, rising costs and low consumer confidence are pushing retail b...
What’s hindering progress on sustainable fashion?
The fashion industry might like to think sustainability is at the top of its agenda, but fierce competition on price, a fast fashion focus o...
Who has signed the new Bangladesh '2018 Accord' – Update 10 Jul 18
More than two-thirds of the 220 companies who signed the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh have now committed to the new agreement – the '2018 Accord' or 'Transition Accord'. Spanish clothing brand Desigual and UK clothing retailer Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group are among the latest to sign, taking the total to 183. Here we list the signatories so far.
US apparel imports from China slide in May 9 Jul 18
Apparel imports into the US from China jumped nearly 30% in May from a month earlier, despite trade tensions growing between the two countries. Year-on-year, however, imports were down, while Cambodia booked the highest growth of the top ten.
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Major Apparel News
Decathlon to significantly reduce polyester impact
Leonie Barrie | 20 Jul 18
Global sporting goods retailer Decathlon has pledged to significantly reduce its polyester impact, with all textile products sold in France due to be made from 100% more sustainable polyester by the end of 2021.
Bangladesh RMG workers reject latest wage proposal
AZM Anas | 19 Jul 18
Bangladesh's garment owners and trade unions are far apart in the fraught ongoing minimum wage negotiations, proposing pay floors that are widely divergent.
EU officials mulling Cambodia trade access
Leonie Barrie | 19 Jul 18
The European Union (EU) is assessing Cambodia’s eligibility for key preferential trade access in response to what it describes as "recent worrying human rights and labour rights developments" in the country.
Recent News - (Updated: 3:09pm 20 Jul 2018)
Call for new US port investment to support trade
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RFID & machine learning tackle in-store inventory
Latest Apparel Interviews
DBL embraces digital focus to turbocharge its business – Interview 10 Jul 18
The digital integration of Bangladesh’s booming textiles and garment sector is gaining pace, with ‘Industry 4.0’ becoming a watchword for increased competitiveness. One company taking such technological development very seriously is Dhaka-based DBL Group, which has targeted digital efficiencies to turbocharge its business growth – as managing director MA Jabbar explains.
The skills deficit is the biggest challenge for UK manufacturing – David Nieper MD interview 15 Jun 18
David Nieper, one of the UK's last remaining vertical fashion manufacturers, is taking control of its own destiny by investing in the country's first digital printing plant for jersey fabric, addressing the skills deficit through an in-house sewing school, and helping to develop the industry's first apprentice standard. Managing director Christopher Nieper explains why the business continues to punch above its weight.
Epic belief in Bangladesh drives continued growth 23 Apr 18
As one of the biggest garment exporters in Bangladesh, with a commitment to the country that goes back more than 30 years, Epic Group chairman and CEO Ranjan Mahtani knows better than most how the industry has reinvented itself in the wake of the Rana Plaza disaster. Here he tells just-style why his belief in Bangladesh means the company's investment in the country continues unabated.
Apparel Blog
Higher worker wages – who pays?
Leonie Barrie | 2 Jul 18There continues to be a disconnect between buying departments and compliance teams when it comes to costing labour in price negotiations. So who should pay for a minimum wage increase?
Trump tariff dispute rumbles on
Michelle Russell | 26 Jun 18The US has escalated its trade threats to China after President Donald Trump said he is considering tariffs on an additional $200bn of Chinese goods if China "refuses to change its practices."
Trump spares textile machinery in tariff spat
Leonie Barrie | 19 Jun 18Hundreds of US imports from China will be hit with an additional 25% tariff from next month – but to the relief of the US textile, apparel and footwear industry, most of the equipment used in the domestic manufacturing of these products has been removed from the list of products.
Hot Apparel Issues
Sustainability and social responsibility, "responsible automation", and digitalisation, are among the challenges facing today’s apparel sourcing executives.
Clothing caught as EU and US tariff spat escalates
The European Union (EU) is planning to impose safeguard duties on imports of US-made clothing in response to punitive tariffs by the Trump administration on steel and aluminium – a decision that has been slammed by the US clothing sector.
The impact of global purchasing practices on industry
Fashion brands are setting purchasing practices that are driving prices down while trying to fill holes through code of conducts and social auditing. What impact is this having on the supply chain and how do we address the challenges?
Rana Plaza five years on – A time for reflection
As the global garment industry stops to reflect on the tragic events that took place in Bangladesh five years ago, it is also a time to consider what has changed, what hasn't – and what still needs to be done
Apparel Market Research
Global market review of lingerie – forecasts to 2023
Global market review of lingerie – forecasts to 2023
This is the ninth edition of just-style’s global market review of lingerie, in a series which goes back to July 2004. Throughout the series there has been one constant feature: the world retail market has been estimated for total lingerie and for its three main component parts; bras, briefs and “other” lingerie. What makes this edition different is that, as a result of the recent availability of just-style’s re:source database, more analysis can be done of the supply chain, namely, where in the world the lingerie is being manufactured for women to wear in the developed country and regional retail markets... Read more
Published: July 2018 - ($1390.00)
Global Sports Footwear Market 2018-2022
Editorial: European companies target graphene products at global technical textile markets
Ethical Fashion: Why and How can the Fashion Industry Close its Elusive Loop?
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