suppliers
Fashion Can Do Better Than 139
New data suggests that companies in the business of apparel, footwear and textiles are squeezing suppliers to…
Nearshoring Gains Momentum in Mexico, and It’s China’s Loss
Shipment volume from Mexico to the U.S. increased 20 percent from 2022, while China's sank 44 percent, per…
Source Fashion, UK’s Newest Responsible Sourcing Show, Doubles in Size for July
Brands, designers and retailers are turning to the UK's Source Fashion, Europe's newest responsible sourcing…
TJX CEO: ‘We Mean More to Vendors Today Than We Did a Few Years Ago’
The owner of Marshalls and TJ Maxx is ready to turn other retailers' misfortunes into market-share…
How Boohoo Lost $113 Million Last Year
The fast-fashion juggernaut is trying several cost-cutting tactics.
Abusive Purchasing Practices Create ‘Vicious Cycle’ and ‘No Profit’
Garment suppliers "have to lower your head, just to have a job. Because if you say no, your work stops," one…
What to Know About Suppliers, Due Diligence and Cybersecurity
One-quarter of suppliers don't conduct an annual independent information security review and act on the…
China Manufacturing Tops 2023 Supply Chain Risk Factors
On the heels of raising $50 million, Everstream Analytics says brands should watch for European manufacturing…
Bed Bath & Beyond Secures $120M Supply Lifeline—Is It Enough?
The retailer's new vendor consignment agreement helps to supplement inventory levels, but financial troubles…
Valentino Calls Mrinalini Court Battle ‘a Waste of Resources’
Their dispute boils down to the New York textile embroidery and garment manufacturer claiming Valentino…
What Sources Say About Who’s Demanding Markdown Money
Some high-profile retailers are coming to vendors with hat in hand after a less-than-happy holiday.
‘First Research of its Kind’ Probes Energy-Reducing Strategies in Asian Textiles Sector
Recent research funded by New Balance and Patagonia uncovered electrifying insights about how the sector can…
Buyer-Supplier Relationships Improved In the Past Year—But Not By Much
Better Buying's Partnership Index also saw "noticeable" dips in individual scores for business stability and…
Wayfair Diversifies Suppliers With ‘Celebrate Black Makers’ Launch
The program was designed to recognize and promote Black-owned businesses selling their products on Wayfair.
Madrid’s Twinco Raises $12M to Finance Supply Chain SMEs
Twinco Capital will use the venture capital funding to finance retail and apparel SME operations during the…