Sourcing Journal
How Much Time Do Warehouse Workers Waste on Non-Essential Activities?
The average warehouse worker wastes an estimated 6.9 weeks on unnecessary motions, according to Newcastle…
Spending on Chatbots Will Soon Outstrip Mobile Apps
Consulting firm BDO gave its outlook for what to expect in tech in 2018 and coming years, and it's all about…
Gildan Combines Units Into One Division as Sales Grow but Earnings Fall
Looking to cut cost and improve retail efficiencies, Gildan is merging its Printwear and Branded Apparel…
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New Apparel Data Indicates Macy’s Inventory Efforts Are Paying Off
Macy's has been investing in activewear, plus-size and maternity apparel inventory online and yielding…
J.C. Penney Unveils Obsess Tween Apparel Collection
JC Penney is placing the digitally connected tween consumer on its radar—and the retailer is offering a new…
Can Walmart.com Survive Without Marc Lore—And Will it Have to?
Even taking the company's Q4 e-commerce slowdown into account, there's no doubt that Walmart's online…
This Sole Payment Security Protocol is Driving Cart Abandonment Online
A few particular pain points around search and security are keeping online retailers up at night, according…
US Customs Actions Target Undervaluation Among Apparel Importers
U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) is keeping its eye on industry activities that run afoul of the law…
Kering Fortifies Slow Fashion with Green Luxury Course
Kering and London College of Fashion, UAL (LCF), are enabling industry members, designers and students to…
From Sustainability to Circularity, Fashion Has New Weapons in its Going-Green Arsenal
Now that there are a number of new sustainability-minded initiatives and resources in fashion,including new…
What a Surprise Nike Drop Says About the Future of the Snap Store and the Sneaker Release
The Snap Store has only been around for a few weeks but it's already partnered up with Nike to score a major…
Textile Technology: Coolcore Creates Fibr-X, Marmot Implements Aquavent and Costco Takes on Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex
Coolcore's Fibr-X increases the reach of its thermo-regulating fibers, Hohenstein verifies Green Theme's…
Vaude Takes Home ISPO Award for its Innovative Sustainable Products
While outdoor companies continue to reduce their carbon footprint, ISPO Munich is recognizing Vaude for its…