Sourcing Summit
Why Shein Isn’t Sweating De Minimis Reform
The e-tail Goliath, which insists it isn't a fast-fashion company, hired a new U.S. logistics head to shore…
Is AI the Key to Sustainability in Fashion?
Lawrence Lenihan of Resonance says apparel production is broken. He and Hyran Technologies' Jordan Zhang are…
New Balance Exec Talks Sourcing Amid Today’s Capital Crunch
Duncan Scott and other sourcing experts discuss the realities of managing costs in a challenging environment.
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Navjit Bhasin of returns reduction innovator Newmine outlines the benefits of its Chief Returns Officer…
Global, Traceable Supply Chains Will Help Industry Weather Adversity
Brands and suppliers must continue to diversify and evolve to survive the next global crisis.
Brands Need ‘Bedrock of Data’ When ‘Challenges Keep Changing’
Nate Fleming of Bamboo Rose discussed why brands and retailers need solid data to maintain agility in light…
If These Labels Could Talk…
Michael Colarossi of intelligent labeling company Avery Dennison discusses the benefits of QR codes.
Is Apparel Manufacturing’s Future Fragmented? Maybe
Greg Petro argued that today's brands need to prioritize a shift to nearshoring amid an uncertain economic…
What Are the Biggest Logistics Question Marks in 2023?
Amid labor strikes, volatile freight rates and dwindling warehouse space, the current logistics ecosystem…
Metail Consumer Behind Retail’s ‘New Normal’
Murali Gokki and Ryan Poole of AlixPartners reveal findings from the 2022 Fashion in Focus Survey Report: New…
Vera Bradley Exec Speaks to Weathering Recession
Vera Bradley's Daren Hull offered suggestions about what brands can do to survive an economic downturn.
Sustainability Shift: Letting Go of Unclear Claims and Cost-Neutral Goals
Despite how ubiquitous the term “sustainability” has become, the definition remains vague and open to…
How Vera Bradley is Strategizing for Consumer Spending Shifts
Consumer behavior is changing rapidly, said Vera Bradley president Daren Hull. Inflation is just one of the…