Top stories this week on just-style include a deep-dive into the Canadian apparel market and its sourcing patterns, and a look at how Covid-19 could lead to a reshuffle in the fashion industry’s focus on sustainability. Retailer Marks & Spencer is to accelerate a number of changes within the business including the introduction of a faster ‘near-sourcing’ supply chain, and L Brands is to shutter around 250 Victoria’s Secret across the US and Canada.
Canada’s clothing market – Top selling and sourcing trends
The US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) – the regional free trade pact that replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) – is due to enter into force on 1 July 2020. Here Mikayla DuBreuil and Dr Sheng Lu from the University of Delaware take a deep-dive analysis into the Canadian apparel market and its sourcing patterns.
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Covid-19 set to reshuffle fashion’s sustainability focus
The coronavirus pandemic is seen as triggering a set-back for labour rights in apparel supply chains, with workers left vulnerable as brands and retailers cancelled orders. But it could also lead to re-thinking on the sustainability front, industry executives say.
M&S plans near-sourcing after 75% clothing sales hit
Marks & Spencer is to accelerate a number of changes within the business after taking a 75% sales hit on clothing sales during the coronavirus lockdown – with plans to bring in third-party clothing brands, and introduce a faster, ‘near-sourcing’ supply chain.
Bangladesh seeks EU help to curb garment order cancellations
The Bangladesh government has taken the unusual step of asking the European Parliament to use its influence to try to persuade European clothing brands to be more sensitive about the impact of cancelling orders with Bangladesh-based suppliers during the Covid-19 crisis.
L Brands to close 250 Victoria’s Secret stores in US & Canada
L Brands is to shutter about 250 Victoria’s Secret across the US and Canada in 2020 as part of its go-forward plan for the business, which also includes an increased focus on inventory management and sourcing cost reductions.
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