Here are the top stories on Just Style this week:
Value of US apparel imports continue decline in July
The latest figures from the Department of Commerce’s Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) show US apparel imports and sourcing trends in the year to July. While US consumers’ demand for clothing overall remains strong, for the second month in a row, the value of US apparel imports (seasonally adjusted) in July 2021 decreased by 5.5% from a month ago and down 9.7% from May to June.
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Staff shortages, Brexit to fuel higher clothing prices
Consumers will see prices of clothing and footwear jump for the foreseeable the UK Fashion and Textiles Association says, as companies struggle to absorb the rising costs linked to Covid, Brexit and staff shortages.
Sri Lanka factories defended over handling of Covid spread
The industry body representing apparel exporters in Sri Lanka has defended the government and factory owners after they were accused of failing to protect workers from contracting Covid-19.
UK online clothing sales remain positive in August
After encouraging signs in July of a possible bounce back to positive growth, online retail sales failed to make up much ground in August – although clothing managed to remain positive.
John Lewis to expand Anyday into fashion
The John Lewis Partnership has revealed plans to extend its Anyday own brand range to include menswear, womenswear, and childrenswear.
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