Here are the top stories on Just Style this week:

VIDEO: Better Buying Partnership Index reveals apparel suppliers are key to innovation
The inaugural Better Buying Partnership Index, which measures the quality of the apparel buyer-supplier relationship, suggests buyers are missing a number of opportunities, such as using suppliers’ expertise to experiment with innovation.

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US apparel imports patterns: Trends and critical issues to watch in 2022
An exclusive analysis of the 2021 full-year US import data from the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) has revealed US apparel imports grew by 27.4%, which is the fastest growth of the past decade, explains Dr Sheng Lu.

EXPERT OPINION: Understanding the digitised apparel supply chain
Apparel industry expert David Birnbaum discusses the problems and solutions that need to be taken into account when working with a digitised apparel supply chain.

Higher UK clothing and footwear prices keep inflation at record level
Higher UK clothing and footwear prices helped to keep inflation at a near 30 year high in January, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

PrettyLittleThing to launch resale marketplace in UK
The Boohoo Group’s PrettyLittleThing brand is to launch a resale platform in the UK with plans to roll out to other markets later in the year.

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Just Style Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Style Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact

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From bio-based durable water repellents to 90–95% wastewater recovery, Archroma’s dual win in the 2025 Just Style Excellence Awards highlights its sustainability-first approach. Find out how PHOBOTEX® NTR-50 and the Mahachai ZLD project are helping apparel and textile players meet tightening global regulations.

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