New tariff ‘textile mechanism’ clause to disadvantage US textile makers
On 24 July, the Trump Administration announced new tariffs on imports from 60 economies, following an investigation by the Office…
Sourcing
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Four apparel sourcing trends to watch over the next two years
The USFIA Fashion Benchmark Study 2026 was based on a survey of executives from 30 leading US fashion companies from…
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China apparel sourcing reliance lowers but relevance remains in 2026
The 13th edition of the USFIA report, produced in collaboration with the University of Delaware professor of apparel studies, Dr…
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Tariff, trade policy are top concerns for fashion sourcing execs in 2026
The 13th edition of the USFIA Fashion Benchmarking Study reveals that, while trade policy remains top of mind for fashion…
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Speaking finance: The new language of sustainable sourcing
At Source Fashion’s “Speaking your CFO’s language on sustainability” panel, industry leaders argued that sourcing and sustainability professionals need to…
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Marks and Spencer names new fashion sourcing and sustainability head
Robson will join M&S as fashion, home and beauty director of sourcing, quality and sustainability. She has previously worked with…
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MOQs the enemy? Here’s how to make them work for you
For decades fashion suppliers have clung to MOQs for the predictability, consistency and efficiency they offer. But for brands, especially…
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Source Fashion: What next for UK manufacturing?
“You can’t compare a unit price in the UK to a unit price in India,” Jenny Holloway, CEO at Fashion…
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Source Fashion Director: “Nobody is fighting for British manufacturing”
By the second morning of Source Fashion, the London Excel had settled into its rhythm. Inside the press lounge overlooking…
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UK eyes forced labour ban within three years
Speaking at the Business and Trade Committee evidence session on China and the UK, held at the House of Commons,…
