US apparel import data – the year so far
US apparel imports continued to rebound in April thanks to resumed consumer demand and a more optimistic outlook for the US economy.
German firms to be held accountable for supply chain failings
Germany has passed a law that will require businesses to identify and account for human...
Investors urge supply chain due diligence in Myanmar
A group of 77 asset managers are urging companies with business links to Myanmar to take action against ongoing human rights violations.
Adidas to invest EUR3m in Spinnova IPO
German sportswear giant Adidas is a key investor in the planned initial public offering by Finnish sustainable fibre producer Spinnova.
UK rejection of Uyghur proposals “disheartening”
A parliamentary committee has expressed disappointment after a number of recommendations to hold UK firms to account for forced labour in their supply chains were rejected.
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Le Showroom Texworld triples sourcing offer
The second edition of Messe Frankfurt France's Texworld Evolution Paris – Le Showroom will host "live" collections from 150 international companies, representing nearly 7,500 products and samples.
Ted Baker FY losses widen as Covid bites
Ted Baker saw its full-year loss widen on last year and said the first quarter of the new financial year has been materially impacted by ongoing Covid restrictions.
US trade deficit in goods tumbles 8.2% in April
The fall reflects declines in both the goods deficit and the services surplus of US$6.2bn and $0.1bn respectively.
Iconix to be taken private in US$585m deal
The brand management company is to be acquired by Iconix Acquisition Corp, an affiliate of private equity firm Lancer Capital.
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Digital skills shortage weighs on European textiles sector
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How the pandemic has shifted US apparel sourcing strategies
An analysis of annual reports from the 30 largest US apparel companies shows how sourcing...