Canada rail strike ends but apparel, retail brands remain cautious
WEBAug 28, 2024 · Explainer: Canada rail strike ends but apparel, retail brands remain cautious. US apparel and retail sectors can breathe a sigh of relief as a strike involving two of Canada’s largest railways ends by order of the government, but industry onlookers warn contingencies must be put in place to avoid similar threats to supply chains.
The ten apparel sourcing countries to watch in 2022 - Just Style
WEBDec 17, 2021 · Find out which countries rank highest for apparel sourcing based on 15 factors, such as price, quality, compliance, and innovation. Thailand, Morocco, and Guatemala are among the top performers, while Sri …
Four ways Nike is shaking up the supply chain game - Just Style
WEBFeb 1, 2022 · Learn how Nike is shaking up the supply chain game with new regional service centres, automation, technology, sustainability and people-focused initiatives. The sportswear giant aims to serve consumers more directly, faster …
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WEBAI-focused start-ups reshape global manufacturing industry. A new GlobalData report highlights how AI-focused start-ups are transforming the global manufacturing sector by using AI to drive smart factory innovations, reduce downtime, and enhance productivity and precision across...
M&S set to pilot ‘standalone’ clothing, beauty concept in store
WEBAug 29, 2024 · Marks and Spencer (M&S) is testing a new concept of standalone clothing and beauty store at Battersea Power Station later this year. The retailer aims to attract younger customers with a curated edit of its apparel collections and beauty products.
US: Limited Brands spins off Mast apparel sourcing unit
WEBNov 3, 2011 · Mast Global Fashions, the third-party apparel sourcing division of Limited Brands, is to be spun off as a standalone company after the US retailer sold a controlling stake in the business to New York based private equity firm Sycamore Partners.
Esquel CEO emphasises efficiency and sustainability
WEBNov 28, 2017 · A leading and long-term supplier to global names such as Marks & Spencer, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, NIKE and Hugo Boss, Hong Kong-based shirt manufacturer Esquel Group is testing a new territory as it broadens its sustainable horizons, as vice chairman and CEO John Cheh explains. In a new move for the company, earlier this year it entered a partnership with NetEase, a major Chinese ...
Unifi launches new circular polyester materials made from textile …
WEBAug 28, 2024 · Unifi‘s two new product offerings – Repreve filament yarn and ThermaLoop, make a part of its circular material range, which it boasts to be the largest portfolio of regenerated performance polyester worldwide.. The company emphasised that this commercial scalability tackles a key challenge for polyester-reliant industries, particularly fashion brands, which have long sought to create ...
Textile recycling requires more infrastructure investment - Just Style
WEBSep 27, 2022 · A report published today (27 September) by global sustainable fashion initiative Fashion for Good details how the amount of textile waste collected across Europe is likely to increase, due to growing consumption and disposal, and incoming legislation, such as the Waste Framework Directive.. Consequently, there is a strong business case for sorting low value textiles in order to maintain and ...
Tapestry struggles to stay financially afloat amid merger troubles
WEBMay 16, 2024 · In Data: Tapestry ‘needs’ Capri merger says analyst as luxury slowdown hits Q3. Tapestry saw revenues slump by 1.8% in the third quarter of fiscal 2024, which GlobalData described as "not terrible" in the context of a wider luxury slowdown, but warned a frustrating block of its proposed merger with Capri by the competition watchdog could cost Tapestry time and money.