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What hurdles will fashion sourcing execs have to overcome in 2024?
During a one-to-one chat at the 38th World Fashion Convention in Philadelphia Lamar reels off the issues impacting his AAFA…
Panama Canal restrictions show impact of climate change on supply chains
The Panama Canal Authority (APC) introduced water-saving and conservation measures at the start of the 2023 dry season, reducing its…
Signal: X posts of the week – Fair wages, AI-based innovations, US trade policy
One of the most popular X posts was from the non-profit Global Human Rights Centre which shared the news of…
Impact of US trade policy’s ‘new direction’ on global fashion sector
Lamar tells apparel industry executives, veterans and other stakeholders at the 16th Istanbul Apparel conference that US trade policy is…
State level climate legislation pushes US apparel sector towards circularity
While many consider sustainability and climate legislation in the United States to be lagging behind Europe, a panel of speakers…
IAF, SPESA World Fashion Convention to explore regional sourcing solutions
The IAF and SPESA World Fashion Convention, which is taking place in Philadelphia, US on 22-25 October, aims to educate…
US apparel sector wants five more platforms added to counterfeit watchlist
The AAFA is recommending five platforms be added to this year’s NML report including Meta and all of its platforms,…
US apparel sector voices concern over lifting of US-EU steel tariff suspension
Writing to US President Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the letter asks for the retaliatory tariffs…
Week in review: Can US afford to fall behind EU on green fashion legislation?
There are almost 5,000 physical miles between the EU and US, but the nations are growing further apart in terms…
US apparel sector seeks global trade continuity amid government shutdown
Lawmakers have warned the US is heading for a shutdown on 1 October as budget talks stall with news reports…