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Progress in Purchasing Practices Foiled by ‘Distrust and Disrespect’
A new index of the apparel and footwear sector by Better Buying Institute shows improvements and declines in…
Sources: Francesca’s Has a Liquidity Problem
Some vendors who sell to the retailer said they've stopped shipments because they're still awaiting payment…
Supply Chain’s Biggest Threat in 2024? Extreme Weather Disruption
A months-long drought at the Panama Canal is the latest example of how climate concerns snarl global supply…
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Temu Accuses Shein of ‘Mafia-style Intimidation of Suppliers’
After the fast-fashion rivals called a truce on their heated legal war, Temu now claims Shein resorted to…
How H&M Group, DBS Support Suppliers Fighting Climate Change
The fast-fashion firm teamed with Southeast Asia's largest bank to offer collaborative financing solutions to…
Twinco Lands 50 Million Euros to Support Supply Chain Finance
The Madrid fintech firm, which got $12 million in January, works with 150 suppliers in 13 countries.
‘The Game Is Up:’ Why Denim Needs a ‘Commercial Compliance Rider’ Now
A new study finds "overwhelming" evidence that brands are engaging in so-called "unethical" behaviors despite…
Suppliers Strengthen Services With New Acquisitions
Material Exchange acquired a Dolce & Gabbana supplier, OpSec nabbed Global Trim and Avery Dennison takes on a…
How This PVH and Inditex Sustainable Finance Partner Helps Asian Supply Chains Cut Carbon
DBS, the Singapore bank, and Reset Carbon, a carbon management firm, tag-team to decarbonize fashion…
Weatherproofing Supply Chains: 5 Strategies to Mitigate Extreme Weather Risks
Businesses must adopt proactive strategies to minimize potential losses and mitigate disruptions from weather…
422 Facilities Named on Pakistan Accord’s First Supplier List
By no means exhaustive, the list is expected to grow as signatories share and update their supplier…
Can Leicester Fix Its Boohoo Problem?
Suppliers in the English manufacturing hub say the fast-fashion e-tailer has been demanding discounts that…
This Supply Chain Finance Firm Finds, Advises Suppliers’ Pain Points
PrimeRevenue's latest report highlights how suppliers are navigating a disruptive supply chain while…
If Fashion Wants Sustainable Supply Chains, Here’s the One Thing it Should do
Brands and retailer must fix the power balance that dominates the buyer-supplier "relationship."
Lack of Supplier Voice Could Thwart Sustainability Legislation’s Intent
Most of the decision-making is happening in the global North, suppliers say. Yet the people most affected are…