Top stories this week on just-style include a look at Li & Fung’s plans to create its first fully-digital T-shirt supply chain, the seven key trends changing the face of online retail, apparel imports into the US, and Levi Strauss continuing to fund supply chain innovations.
Li & Fung plans to create digital T-shirt supply chain
Li & Fung is preparing to create its first fully-digital T-shirt supply chain through a new cooperation agreement with US robotics firm SoftWear Automation.
Seven trends changing the face of online retail
Online clothing and footwear sales are set to continue to rise at a rapid pace over the next few years – yet constant innovation is key if retailers are to remain relevant in this fast-changing environment. Here are seven key trends set to have a significant impact on the online marketplace in the future.
Investor outreach on sustainability a growing priority for apparel
US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?
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By GlobalDataA report from Boston-based sustainability non-profit Ceres analysing the performance of US companies on a range of sustainability criteria has found footwear and apparel firms are lagging behind in terms of investor engagement on sustainability, notably with regard to water-related risks.
US apparel imports tumble in March
Apparel imports into the US took a downturn in March, with double digit declines from three of the top ten countries year-on-year. China – the US’s largest supplier – and Mexico were the only two to record growth for the month.
Levi Strauss continues funding supply chain innovations
Denim giant Levi Strauss & Co has chosen 12 members to join its Collaboratory fellowship – a programme aimed at accelerating innovation in sustainable apparel.
