New tariff ‘textile mechanism’ clause to disadvantage US textile makers
On 24 July, the Trump Administration announced new tariffs on imports from 60 economies, following an investigation by the Office…
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Hannah Abdulla
A wealth of over 14 years of editorial experience having worked on titles for the John Lewis Partnership and the ITP Group in Dubai, Hannah joined Aroq in 2014 as News Editor on Just Food before landing the role of News Editor on Just Style. In her current role as Deputy Editor on Just Style, Hannah enjoys covering more challenging subjects and exploring the impact of current affairs on global supply chains.
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Frasers Group acquires Greaves Sports
The retailer operates out of one physical store in Glasgow and its e-commerce website. The company has been in operation…
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Four apparel sourcing trends to watch over the next two years
The USFIA Fashion Benchmark Study 2026 was based on a survey of executives from 30 leading US fashion companies from…
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World Cup, warm weather drive June spend but caution lingers
Clothing, textile and footwear retail sales, specifically, increased 1.9% year-on-year in June, the highest monthly rise since September 2025. Overall,…
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China apparel sourcing reliance lowers but relevance remains in 2026
The 13th edition of the USFIA report, produced in collaboration with the University of Delaware professor of apparel studies, Dr…
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US protectionist trade policy is hampering onshoring ambitions
USFIA says its study shows the US trade policy regarding tariffs "does not translate into reshoring of production". Compiled by…
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Tariff, trade policy are top concerns for fashion sourcing execs in 2026
The 13th edition of the USFIA Fashion Benchmarking Study reveals that, while trade policy remains top of mind for fashion…
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MOQs the enemy? Here’s how to make them work for you
For decades fashion suppliers have clung to MOQs for the predictability, consistency and efficiency they offer. But for brands, especially…
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Very Group adopts agentic AI to ‘modernise pricing’
UiPath will work with The Very Group to implement an AI-powered, agentic pricing solution bringing faster and more transparent decision-making…
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Apparel’s Maybe Tariff: USMCA on the Clock
The United States' decision not to renew USMCA in its current form doesn't end the agreement. The headlines will make…