Summer 2018 Shows
How Walmart’s JetBlack Personal Shopping Startup Makes “Magic” for Members
The first startup launched from Walmart's Store No 8 incubator is mulling an expansion to cities beyond New…
Made in America: The Good, the Bad and the Potential
There's good news and bad news for the status of Made in USA: the need is there and factories are humming…
Why Human Touch Remains Essential in Data-Driven, AI Retail
Data and AI are essential in retail—but they aren't the "be all, end all."
Manufacturers Prepared to Raise Prices, Lose Clients Amid Tariff Threats
Uncertainty on trade was apparent at Texworld USA this week, and manufacturers are poised to raise prices and…
Mills Showcase Sustainable Solutions at BPD Expo
Sustainable, price-friendly alternatives and fabrics that meet the ever-increasing demand for comfort were…
This New Jersey Factory is Making Local for Local a Reality
Succhi Inc. is able to produce replenishment orders ranging from 100 pieces to thousands in just five days…
Men’s Sneakers Hold Their Pace for Spring ’19
Sneakers remain a key element in men's Spring '19 collections as evidenced at Project in New York this week.
How Brands Should Approach a Voice-First Commerce World
Designing experiences for voice requires new ways of thinking.
There are No Quick Solutions to Fashion’s Microfiber Pollution Problem
Lenzing and AAFA discussed the thorny issue of microfibers polluting waterways and harming marine life—and…
The Shoe of the Future May be Born Right in a Retail Store
Bots have already started making their way into factories, but now they may be finding their way into retail…
Denim Brands Break from Basics at Liberty Fairs
Men's brands at Liberty Fairs this week bowed Spring '19 collections that play with color, texture and…
Sourcing Countries Talk Contingency Plans Amid Global Trade Tensions
Apparel manufacturing countries out of the direct line of China-U.S. fire are touting their appeal as…
Beyond Aesthetics, Fibers are Judged on a Whole Lot More
The choice of what fiber to use in manufacturing might seem aesthetic, but the decision has an impact all the…
How Sourcing Helped Allbirds Sell 1 Million Shoes in Two Years
It isn't easy to figure out what millennials want, make it sustainable, give it to them and outperform in…
Polartec Says ‘Tech Casual’ Textiles Speak to Today’s Consumer
The evolution of performance fabrics has now reached the next step in the timeline–"tech casual"–as defined…