Top stories this week on just-style include a look at how Adidas is pulling ahead on speed and innovation, how China’s apparel industry is repositioning for the future, and just-style’s new data tool aimed at helping ease and speed decision-making. We also take a look back over 2016 and the industry’s winners and losers.
Business as usual for Vietnam sourcing without TPP
Vietnam’s clothing and textile industry has been assessing the impact of losing a huge anticipated garment export boost under the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) now that US president-elect Donald Trump has promised to sign an executive order pulling out of the 12-nation trade deal.
Adidas pulls ahead on speed and innovation
Sportswear giant Adidas eventually expects to have half of its products produced in 45 days or less from manufacturing floor to store, according to an analyst note published last week.
New re:source to help unravel sourcing decisions
Apparel sourcing is a complex process built on a mix of location, logistics, lead-time, price, compliance, risk and reliability. And it’s in a constant state of flux as retailers, brands and manufacturers try to find the right balance across all these factors. But now a new tool is in the pipeline to help ease and speed decision-making.
2016: A year in review
just-style takes a look back over 2016 at who the winners and losers were in the global sourcing, retail, production, and sustainability space.
Five ways China apparel is repositioning for the future
Despite the size of its supply base, its range of skills and quality levels, China’s apparel industry is repositioning for the future – including a focus on building its own brands, investing overseas, and moving up the value chain.
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.
By GlobalData
