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Inflation Soars, but Apparel Prices Just Inch Up
The industry is enjoying some pricing power today, but it's still largely catching up from last year's…
David Simon Sees a Transitional 2022 With Big Gains Next Year
The Simon Property Group bounced back strongly last year, but is spending more this year to develop its…
Indian Garment Workers Inching Toward Wage-Theft Win
Brands, unions and trade groups have been pressuring manufacturers in Karnataka to properly compensate…
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Production Issues Take a Toll at Dr. Martens
"We will make as many pairs as we possibly can right now," CEO Kenny Wilson said.
Ralph Rucci Talks Couture and Positivity
After 41 years in the fashion industry, Rucci isn't fazed by the current challenges — personal or…
Tom Ford Cancels New York Fashion Week Show
Covid illnesses forced the CFDA chairman and design luminary to cancel his New York Fashion Week show.
Why the Great Supply Chain Disruption Will Continue This Year: IHS Markit
"What is unfolding in supply chains globally is not only disruptive, it is also historic," IHS Markit vice…
Secrets Behind Small Businesses Success in 2022
Americans want to actively support small business, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Cambodia Tilts Toward ‘New Normal’ Despite Omicron Threat
The nation's ministry of labor is rolling out new guidelines to pivot factories toward a "new normal" of…
10 Denim Industry Experts on the Highs, Lows and Predictions for 2022
With consumers aware of the challenges facing the industry, denim experts anticipate 2022 will be a year of…
Retailers Talk Inventory, Omicron and Passing Along Higher Costs
Executives from A&F, American Eagle and Urban Outfitters discuss the added cost of shipping by air and a…
In Fashion: The Inflationary Mood of Wary Consumers
Shoppers are feeling the strain of inflation and seeing signs of trouble ahead.