Local sourcing set for a resurgence?
Spotlight on… What is the future for UK apparel manufacturing?
UK high street retailers have been making a lot of noise of late about increasing their local sourcing. But with…
Facing up to fashion’s supply chain challenges
The UK retail sector is under increasing pressure from continuing weak consumer confidence and rising costs. With many of the factors at…
UK: Women’s wear retailers urged to rethink sourcing strategies
Rising costs and pressure on margins will force women's wear retailers to rethink their pricing and sourcing strategies this year,…
UK: John Lewis sees “resurgence” in local sourcing
Department store operator John Lewis expects to see a "resurgence" in UK sourcing as retailers look to differentiate themselves and…
UK: George at Asda increases local sourcing
George at Asda has signed deals with seven factories in the Midlands as part of moves to bring production closer…
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UK: George acquires Turkish supplier GAAT
Asda's George fashion brand is to acquire the sourcing arm of its Turkish supplier GAAT, in a move the retailer says will…
UK: John Lewis to highlight British-made products
Department store retailer John Lewis is to show its support of British manufacturing by putting a 'Made in UK' logo…