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Red Sea crisis exposes need for greater supply chain resilience

More than half of UK exporters say they have been affected by shipping disruption in the Red Sea, highlighting the continuing impact of a crisis that has become one of the biggest tests of global supply chain resilience in recent years.

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USDA’s Cotton Plan Is Really About the Fibre Wars

Cotton is being repositioned as a strategic fibre, wired into trade policy and sourcing, says Grey Matter Concepts' VP of Global Strategic Sourcing & Development, Robert Antoshak.

Inditex starts FY26 strong as summer collections drive Q1 sales

Zara owner Inditex has reported a strong start to summer, with sales growing 5.8% in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1), as customers resonated positively to its Spring/Summer collections.

PLT recovery helps Debenhams Group return to growth in Q1

Debenhams Group has returned to growth for the first time in its multi-year turnaround, though an industry expert warns it’s “premature” to call the retailer's turnaround complete despite stronger profitability and improving performance across key brands.

Victoria’s Secret lifts FY26 outlook as Q1 beats expectations 

Victoria’s Secret & Co. (VS&Co) has raised its guidance for fiscal 2026 (FY26) after reporting first quarter financial results that exceeded both sales and earnings expectations, driven by double-digit sales growth across core brands.

Walmart launches new programme to boost supply chain efficiency 

Walmart has introduced Prepaid Consolidation, a new supply chain strategy aimed at accelerating product flow to shelves and simplifying logistics for suppliers.