How Uncle Sam is raising your footwear and apparel costs
As footwear and apparel costs in the US rise faster than they have done in years, the presidents of the USFIA and FDRA ask: Is it time to end the outdated footwear and apparel tariffs?
The future of the apparel industry post-Covid-19
A new research paper has revealed what the future of the post-Covid-19 apparel industry could...
UK clothing sales fall again in June
UK retail sales edged up in June from the month prior but consumer demand for apparel continues to wane with sales volumes at clothing stores falling by 4.7%
Looting impacts clothing stores and apparel sector in South Africa
Unrest in South Africa has led to both looting and arson for both the apparel sector and clothing stores.
JD Sports takes minority stake in Gym King
UK lifestyle performance brand Gym King has secured a multi-million-pound investment from sports retail giant JD Sports Fashion Plc.
Top skills apparel employers seeked in June 2021
| Skill | Active Jobs |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | 155969 |
| Personal Skills | 83529 |
| Leadership Skills | 71556 |
| Administrative Skills | 68184 |
| Presentation Skills | 46525 |
| Organisational Skills | 43534 |
| Training Skills | 37686 |
| Analytical Skills | 37678 |
| Computer Skills | 32756 |
| People Skills | 30893 |
Latest News
Nike at risk of supply chain issues due to Covid-19
US sporting goods giant Nike Inc could encounter supply chain issues following Covid-19 outbreaks in some factories operated by two of its footwear suppliers in Vietnam.
Top stories this week on Just Style…
A look at the impact of looting in South Africa for the apparel sector, the potential of Tunisia as a workwear sourcing hub, American textiles revolution, and how fashion brands can make jeans fit for a circular economy.
Isko joins The Jeans Redesign project
Turkish denim producer Isko has joined The Jeans Redesign project and pledged 85% of its entire fabric production will consist of recycled material content.
US Q2 in brief – Crocs, Skechers, Levi Strauss & Co
Just Style's round-up of the latest first-quarter filings from US apparel and footwear brands and retailers.
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Avery Dennison launches fourth ADX Lab
Avery Dennison has partnered with vertically integrated knitwear manufacturer Shenzhou International Holdings Ltd to launch its fourth ADX Lab to accelerate innovation and engage apparel and footwear brands around the globe.
Nextiles develops software kit for improved analytics access
Nextiles has developed a software development kit (SDK) that will enable any existing application to access the company’s software platform and leverage its human movement analytics to build custom algorithms and partner-specific metrics.
APAC online retail sales penetration to reach 18% in 2025
With the Covid-19 pandemic still looming large, the ‘online mode’ has emerged as a default channel for browsing and purchasing products.
Isko partners on smart textiles research
Turkish denim producer Isko has joined MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) to collaborate on smart textiles and wearable technologies research.
DeSL develops specialised PLM platform for clothing sector
Software firm Discover e-Solutions (DeSL) has launched a specialised platform for companies operating in the retail, fashion, apparel and footwear sectors.
Clean Clothes Campaign claims fashion brands owe workers billions
New research by the Clean Clothes Campaign claims fashion brands owe garment workers billions of dollars (US$11.85 billion) for unpaid income and severance.
Rising costs a major concern for US apparel industry says USFIA
A new United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) report has revealed rising costs are a top concern for US apparel companies in 2021.
Apparel business emission targets to be set to 1.5 degrees
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is giving apparel businesses and all other businesses a new goal to reduce emission targets from "well below 2 degrees" to "1.5 degrees" above pre-industrial levels.
Expert Commentary & Analysis
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The Future of Amazon versus the apparel industry
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From field to shelf – an Independence Day for American textiles
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