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Jeanologia Bets on Localized On-Demand Production
Jeanologia is building the technology for a leaner and more efficient operating model for the apparel…
Lifting China Tariffs Won’t Tame Inflation, Textile Groups Argue
Lifting Section 301 penalty tariffs on finished textiles and apparel risks reversing once-in-a-lifetime…
Gap Inc.’s $150 Million Commitment Boosts Central America Sourcing
Gap Inc. is among U.S. companies committing $1.9 billion to sourcing from Central America to strengthen…
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At New Balance, Supply Chain Constraints Unlock New Sourcing Hubs
Logistical constraints have led to creative sourcing and manufacturing solutions for the Boston footwear…
Anything But Basic: Spending Slowdown Scrambles Retail Orders
Is demand slowing at retail? Sure looks like it.
Boohoo, Joules Face No End of Problems
Supply chain issues, higher return rates and inflationary pressures are some headwinds hampering U.K…
Barclays: Nearshoring Can Offer ‘Material Profitability’ Even for Fast Fashion
Leveraging domestic sourcing and technology can help fashion companies with both margins and sustainability…
‘Hand Wringing’ and ‘Finger Pointing’ Define US-China Trade
Topping the complex geopolitical issues dividing the world's two superpowers are punitive tariffs passed down…
Kaltex Nearing Default Following Failed Refinancing Attempts
A new report shows Mexican textile producer Kaltex may be nearing a default after bonds dipped earlier this…
Webinar: The Myths & Realities of Nearshoring
As more companies shift sourcing closer to home, our expert panel weighs in on the misconceptions of the…
Walmart Supplier Invests $100 Million in CAFTA Manufacturing Expansion
The investment comes as companies aim to move a "certain percentage of their sourcing from Asia to Central…
Is Nearshoring the Next Trend in Sourcing?
Proximity is a big perk for U.S. brands looking for close-to-home production.
Amid Bottlenecks, Furniture Manufacturers Look Closer to Home
Mexico has emerged as a key player in furniture manufacturing, with a vast workforce and proximity to the…
US Apparel Imports Staged 2021 Comeback
Bouncing back from a 23.38 decline in 2020 in the height of the pandemic, imports from China jumped 31.45…
Nearshoring Takes Hold: ‘We Can’t Have All of Our Eggs in the China-Asia Basket’
Amid supply chain delays, labor force shortages and increased supply chain scrutiny, brands are moving…