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Worker rights risks rise to the fore
7 September 2020 | Michelle Russell
As fashion brands and retailers begin to reset and reshape their supply chains as they emerge from the global coronavirus pandemic, a new multi-year investigation has identified child labour and audit deception among the risks at stake when sourcing from garment factories in Myanmar.... read more
Mothercare outlines more sustainable business model
20 August 2020 | Michelle Russell
UK mother and baby goods retailer Mothercare has launched a new business model following talks with its franchisees, that it says will be more sustainable and less capital-intensive.... read more
New fashion retail landscape emerging
10 August 2020 | Michelle Russell
The new fashion retail landscape emerging in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic is already leading to dramatic and permanent changes in the way brands and fashion retailers plan and work. There are some practical steps that surviving businesses should consider as online becomes the dominant way of doing business.... read more
Leicester garment industry dominates headlines
13 July 2020 | Michelle Russell
UK fast fashion retailer Boohoo Group has dominated the headlines in the last week after media reports surfaced of exploitation and unsafe conditions at one of its Leicester-based supplier factories, which is reportedly paying staff just GBP3.50 (US$4.38) an hour.... read more
Invista starts construction on China nylon plant
22 June 2020 | Michelle Russell
US-based fibre producer Invista has broken ground on its 400,000 tonne adiponitrile (ADN) plant in Shanghai.... read more
Industry weathering the storm of the Covid-19 pandemic
15 June 2020 | Michelle Russell
Trust, people and partnerships – key tenets underpinning fashion supplier and sourcing powerhouse PDS Group – have been tested to the limit during the coronavirus pandemic. But they've also stood the business in good stead, helping to not only weather the storm but reposition it to emerge even stronger from the crisis.... read more
Retail in spotlight as bankruptcies stack up
18 May 2020 | Michelle Russell
The impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is starting to be felt more heavily across the retail sector with more bankruptcies emerging.... read more
Concerns mount as Covid-19 impacts supplier orders
20 April 2020 | Michelle Russell
The coronavirus (Covid-19) continued to dominate our news coverage last week as supplier orders continue to be cancelled, apparel sales continue to plummet, and industry jobs remain on the line.... read more
Pandemic continues to wreak havoc on industry
23 March 2020 | Michelle Russell
The ongoing impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic on the global apparel industry and its supply chain continued to dominate content on just-style over the past week.... read more
Coronavirus continues disruption of apparel and textile supply chain
9 March 2020 | Michelle Russell
Fuelled by new investment from its recent listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange, fashion supply chain manager Lever Style is realigning its business model to be the product engine for rising e-commerce brands. ... read more
Invista reaffirms commitment to China as ADN plant progresses
25 February 2020 | Michelle Russell
Invista says it is confident of China’s demand growth for nylon as the US-based fibre producer makes advancements in its 400,000 tonne adiponitrile (ADN) plant in Shanghai.... read more
Apparel supply concerns hit as coronavirus impact builds
17 February 2020 | Michelle Russell
Novel coronavirus (now officially named 2019-nCo) is continuing to shake up China’s supply chain. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as of 17 February 2020 there have been 71,329 confirmed cases in 26 countries – with by far the majority (70,635) in China. ... read more
Progress on trade deals welcomed
19 December 2019 | Michelle Russell
The United States and China have reached an agreement on a Phase One trade deal in a move that will delay new tariffs that were due to take effect over the weekend and halve the rates currently imposed on most apparel and textile products imported from China.... read more
Vietnam's textile-garment plan hits hurdles
19 November 2019 | Michelle Russell
domestically-made textile inputs remains a major problem that continues to hinder clothing manufacturers in the country.... read more
Mothercare to close all UK stores putting 2,800 jobs at risk
6 November 2019 | Michelle Russell
Mother and baby products retailer Mothercare is to close all 79 of its UK stores and shift its focus to its international business, with the potential loss of around 2,800 jobs.... read more
New B2B marketplace connects suppliers and retailers
3 October 2019 | Michelle Russell
A B2B fashion marketplace has launched that aims to help retailers find innovative styles at competitive prices from the best suppliers in the business, while helping sellers expand their reach and increase sales.... read more
Rwanda gearing up for a slice of sourcing action
24 September 2019 | Michelle Russell
For years now, Ethiopia has garnered the spotlight for its ambitions to become the world's next big destination for textile and fashion production. But another East African country – Rwanda – is also gearing up for a slice of the action, with the country's newest export-led garment factory quickly making up for lost time.... read more
Urban Outfitters shifting sourcing to mitigate China tariffs
10 September 2019 | Michelle Russell
US clothing retailer Urban Outfitters has said that rather than resorting to price hikes, its focus will be on sourcing from other countries and negotiating with existing suppliers to mitigate the impact of US tariffs on imports from China.... read more
Investments boosting Invista's ADN production
9 November 2018 | Michelle Russell
US-based fibre producer Invista has set a 12-month production record for adiponitrile (ADN) – a key ingredient for nylon 6,6 plastics and fibres – at its Orange, Texas facility.... read more
Trump moves forward with trade threats
26 September 2018 | Michelle Russell
US President Donald Trump has decided to move forward with a 10% tariff on an additional US$200bn worth of goods from China, in a move the US fashion industry says will considerably disrupt the sector's supply chain. The tariffs will take effect today (24 September) and will be set at a level of 10% until the end of the year. On 1 January 2019, the tariffs will rise to 25%.... read more
Digital and international key to Mothercare future
11 September 2018 | Michelle Russell
Mothercare needs to focus on further investment in digital and development of international online sales if it is to convince shoppers it is the leading global specialist for parents and young children, analysts say.... read more
Better decision-making cuts lead times for Urban Outfitters
31 August 2018 | Michelle Russell
US fashion retailer Urban Outfitters says better decision-making and tighter inventory has helped the company cut its lead times, with scope for further improvement.... read more
New Lycra Bra Fabric Finder technology launches
12 July 2018 | Michelle Russell
Synthetic materials manufacturer Best Pacific has partnered with the Lycra brand to launch a Bra Fabric Finder technology that helps consumers pick the right casual bra using a special search solution.... read more
Trump tariff dispute rumbles on
26 June 2018 | Michelle Russell
The US has escalated its trade threats to China after President Donald Trump said he is considering tariffs on an additional $200bn of Chinese goods if China "refuses to change its practices."... read more
Mothercare gets go-ahead for store closures under CVA
4 June 2018 | Michelle Russell
Ailing UK-based mother, baby and children's goods retailer Mothercare has had its company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proposals approved by its creditors, giving the firm the green light to go ahead with its planned 50 store closures.... read more
Former Mothercare CEO returns under restructuring
17 May 2018 | Michelle Russell
Mothercare is to close 50 stores and bring back former CEO Mark Newton-Jones under a new rescue plan aimed at securing the financial footing of the ailing mother, baby and children's goods retailer.... read more
Mothercare silent over new financing talks
30 April 2018 | Michelle Russell
Ailing UK-based mother, baby and children's goods retailer Mothercare has declined to comment on reports it has appointed investment bank Rothschild to explore new financing options, as its seeks to secure a rescue deal.... read more
Denim industry hits Amsterdam for Kingpins show
19 April 2018 | Michelle Russell
The Kingpins sourcing show kicked off in Amsterdam this week, with some of the world's most innovative denim mills, trim providers, wash houses and manufacturers taking part in two days of exhibitions, workshops and seminars.... read more
Concern mounts over Trump's trade policies
16 April 2018 | Michelle Russell
Since President Donald Trump took office in January 2017, his administration has been busy fulfilling major campaign promises on trade policy – much to the concern of US fashion brands and apparel retailers.... read more
Invista develops sustainable Lycra stretch fibre
12 April 2018 | Michelle Russell
US-based fibre producer Invista has launched a new version of its Lycra T400 fibre with enhanced sustainability thanks to the use of EcoMade technology.... read more
Mothercare sales tumble despite online growth
12 April 2018 | Michelle Russell
Ailing UK-based mother, baby and children's goods retailer Mothercare has booked a drop in UK sales on the back of lower footfall as it remains in dialogue with lenders over refinancing.... read more
Mothercare to close up to one-third of store network
9 April 2018 | Michelle Russell
Ailing UK-based mother, baby and children's goods retailer Mothercare is considering closing a chunk of loss-making stores and cutting rents to battle challenging high street conditions.... read more
Asia-Pacific trade deal now signed by 11 nations
12 March 2018 | Michelle Russell
The 11 remaining countries of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) have now signed a revised version of the multilateral trade pact without the US, reviving a deal that will slash tariffs and foster trade in a marketplace worth close to around US$13.5trn.... read more
Invista to deploy advanced ADN technology in France and US
26 September 2017 | Michelle Russell
US-based fibre producer Invista is to deploy its most advanced adiponitrile (ADN) technology, used to produce nylon 6,6 intermediates, at its joint-owned Butachimie facility in France and in the US.... read more
Agile logistics key to new hybrid retail world
3 August 2017 | Michelle Russell
US retail giant Walmart has topped a list of the fastest growing retailers thanks to its investment in ensuring it has the right balance between its online and brick and mortar operations.... read more
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