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Macy’s CEO on Supporting ‘Next Generation of Diverse Suppliers’
The retailer, which resumed its decade-old vendor incubator program, spent roughly $937 million on diverse…
Why Walmart is Turning to AI Tech for Supplier Negotiation
"Most of the time, it is difficult for people to focus on more than three to five negotiation terms," says…
Developing Inventory & Financing Solutions For Today’s Uncertainty
As traditional banks are less open to financing, apparel retailers turn to supply chain finance companies…
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Walmart Sustainability Chief on the Link Between ESG and Shareholder Value
It's not enough for a business to say it's going to operate in a way that minimizes its impact, says…
Boohoo Slashes 400 Suppliers–and Labor Activists Have Some Questions
The shortened list of 78 manufacturers arrives six months after an independent probe found "endemic" problems…
John Lewis Reveals How Quickly it Pays Vendors
Plus, the retailer plans to have 280 company-branded shop-in-shops at its Waitrose stores that sell general…
Halide Alagöz on How Digital is Changing Sourcing and Supply Chains at Ralph Lauren
The company has rapidly adapted to creating product on shorter timeframes in an effort to eliminate waste and…
New Sourcing Countries Advocate ‘Complete Reset’ of Buyer-Supplier Relationship
The STAR Network launched with Asian garment manufacturers seeking fair payment terms. Now Morocco, Indonesia…
Now You Can Chat With Factories on Supply Compass
A significant new platform update include a Slack-style chat feature bringing critical structure to…
New Report Exposes Bad Behavior in the Denim Supply Chain
Transformers Foundation's first-ever report reveals how brands and retailers pressured suppliers for deep…
These Financing Options are Gaining Ground as Suppliers Seek Cash
As fashion suppliers' and retailers' cash flow tightens courtesy of COVID-19, some financing methods are…
Should Retailers Even Be Demanding Chargebacks and Markdown Money?
Vendors are pushing back and retailers need to adjust expectations so both sides can share the pain more…
Walmart Sets Monday Deadline for Made in USA Virtual Supplier Open Call
Walmart said it's especially interested in receiving more products in areas such as apparel, home and…
Dollar General Seeks Out Diverse Vendors with Open Call
Amid calls for more diversity in the retail industry, Dollar General is taking an inclusive approach to…
Wholesalers Like Nike Are Stuck With ‘Bad Debt.’ Here Are Their Options.
Nike, PVH, HanesBrands, Guess and Levi's are among the wholesale brands that have written off "bad debt" as…