Garment sourcing strategies

Top opportunities for manufacturers in the fashion industry today

The fashion industry today faces global issues that pose a threat to its growth. However, Just Style found many positive…

The ten apparel sourcing countries to watch in 2023

Once again, we have a real mix of likely and unlikely suspects in Just Style‘s top ten list of apparel sourcing…

ANALYSIS: The new garment supplier: where, who, what (Part III)

In his last two articles, David Birnbaum has asked where the apparel suppliers of the future are likely to be…

ANALYSIS: The new garment supplier: where, who, what (Part II)

In his last article, David Birnbaum tackled the question: “Where is my supplier based?” His analysis showed there has been…

ANALYSIS: The new garment supplier: where, who, what (Part I)

The current recession has brought great change to the apparel industry. To those who can recognise and embrace this change,…

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Dr William Fung, Li & Fung

Export woes in China are being curtailed by domestic spending in a growing retail sector, the boss of sourcing giant…

US: Liz Claiborne puts Warner in global sourcing post

Peter Warner has been promoted to the post of senior vice president of global sourcing and operations at apparel retailer…

US: Group urges reform of trade preference programs

A group of trade and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), including those representing apparel manufacturers, retailers and importers, is calling on Congress…

ANALYSIS: Do stimulus packages help the garment trade?

Recent attempts by the governments of many garment-making countries to stimulate their economies have led to a new wave of…

US: Talbots reviews sourcing as Q4 losses spiral

Retailer The Talbots is nearing a global sourcing deal with Li & Fung and has secured extra funding from its…