The most-read stories on just-style this week include a look at whether Amazon will take over the US apparel market, Pakistan's textile mills fearing a rash of closures, and how supply chain risk is a top challenge for business.
Will Amazon take over the US apparel market?
A prediction this week that internet giant Amazon could take the top spot for US apparel retailing by 2017 is a gross exaggeration, according to Mike Flanagan. But it does raise intriguing questions about Amazon’s possible impact on the clothing market.
Pakistan textile mills fear rash of closures
Pakistan’s textile industry is pessimistic about its prospects, warning of wholesale closures amongst fabric mills unless the government steps into help.
Supply chain risk a top challenge for business
Supply chain risks might not have changed much in the past ten years – but as companies expand their global sourcing they are more exposed to a number of challenges, from fluctuations in currency and exchange rates, to volatile oil prices, regulatory change, geo-political issues and supply chain fraud.
Is garment industry compliance fundamentally flawed?
Compliance in the global garment industry is fundamentally flawed, and has been from the beginning, according to industry expert David Birnbaum. In order to bring about change, he suggests, the industry must face up to these flaws, and work towards a single standard of compliance.
H&M supports cross-industry Myanmar wage
Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) has called on Myanmar's government to ensure a uniform minimum wage level is implemented across all industries in order to retain skilled labour and encourage foreign investment.
US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?
Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.
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