A first look for what's ahead in 2018

5 key trends in world textile and apparel trade

The changing dynamics of world textile and apparel trade are closely linked to the shifting sourcing and supply chain strategies…

Six trends transforming US manufacturing industry

Far from being lost in some bygone era, US manufacturing is actually ahead of the "change" curve, according to a…

Ten trends set to shape apparel industry in 2018

The global fashion industry is on track for continued growth in 2018, according to a new study, with emerging markets…

Chasing cheap garment prices is no longer enough

Retailers need to move away from an obsession with sourcing costs and focus instead on reinventing their operating model to unlock trapped…

New level of agility needed to tackle sourcing challenges

Traditional sourcing, trade and commerce networks that have been relatively stable for years are now in a state of flux – and…