All articles by Rachel Lawler

Rachel Lawler

Rachel has been working in editorial for more than 10 years, covering a range of specialist topics including science, education, beauty and now the apparel sector. She is looking forward to learning more about this exciting industry.

Another potential buyer eyes The Very Group

Sky News reports that Elliott Advisors, which owns bookstore chains Waterstones and Barnes & Noble, is considering purchasing The Very…
US apparel imports sink again in April as consumer confidence corrodes

US apparel imports in April 2026 totalled $5.48bn, down from $6.16bn in April 2025, reflecting a 12% decline. On a volume basis,…
Will increasing temperatures hit decarbonisation efforts?

At a panel event titled The Decarbonisation Pathway: transitions and turning points, a group of industry experts considered the potential…
G-III reports ‘better-than-expected’ Q1 2027

Net sales at G-III totalled $536m, down 8% compared to Q1 2026, whilst gross margin hit 64.9%, up from 42.2%…
China supply chain regulations could complicate sourcing for global brands

New regulations in China may make it more difficult for suppliers to complete audits and other measures, making it more…

President Trump places new tariff threat on 60 trade partners

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) published a “comprehensive report” detailing its accusations as it proposes tariffs…
Opportunity for developing exporters in China apparel import surge

Published in the Journal of Chinese Economic and Foreign Trade, the new study from the University of Delaware’s professor of…
Week in review: Is fast fashion too cheap?

Thanks to increasing energy, shipping and material costs, Inflation has been a hot topic for the fashion industry in recent…
How returns friction is slowing sales

GlobalData surveyed 2,168 US consumers in February 2026 about their thoughts on returns for customer behaviour platform Extend. More than…
Abercrombie & Fitch reports ‘record’ Q1 net sales

Abercrombie saw “record” Q1 net sales of $1.1bn, up 2% compared to the same period last year. This was also…