Still no apparel sourcing alternatives to China
While China might have passed its zenith as the dominant player in apparel sourcing, the country's indispensable role is expected to…
ByHow the global apparel sourcing landscape is changing
Speed-to-market, "product differentiation" and "inventory control" are some of the most popular buzzwords. Vietnam continues to lure US firms. Competition is intensifying between western hemisphere supply chains and factories in Asia. But there are still no sourcing alternatives to China
Consolidation of the international trade of apparel
The two largest apparel import markets in the world – the European Union and United States – are dominated by…
Key trade issues facing US textiles and apparel
The current state of play when it comes to NAFTA renegotiations, the Trump administration’s trade policy, China Section 301, what's…
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Kingpins Goes to DC – Apparel retail, global supply chains, Trump, trade and NAFTA
The second in a series of expert panel discussions exploring the challenges and opportunities facing today’s textile and apparel industry…
How the global apparel sourcing landscape is changing
As usual MAGIC, one of the largest fashion trade shows in the United States held 13-16 August in Las Vegas, was…
Breaking out of the cheap commodity garment trap
From basic commodities to high value added fashion, why do some industries develop while others remain forever mired in cheap…