Vietnam
China Leads 10.5% US Footwear Import Growth in Q1
However, Vietnam continues to expand its share of the U.S. footwear import market in 2021, largely at the…
Vietnam Won the US-China Tariff War
Trump tariffs on China opened the door for eager Asian neighbors to flex their rising sourcing expertise.
Brands Aren’t Serious About Human Rights if They’re Lobbing ‘Oppressive Terms’ at Suppliers
Changing purchasing practices because of the pandemic can have knock-on impacts on workers further upstream…
H&M’s ‘Problematic Map’ Fix to Appease Chinese Draws Vietnam Backlash
China has forced brands to apologize in the past for not following the "one China" policy. But Twitter users…
Expert Offers Recovery Strategy for Vietnam’s Hard-Hit Garment Sector
A new report says 97 percent of private companies in the garment industry have suffered harsh impacts from…
McKinsey Outlines Threats to Bangladesh RMG and What Will Drive Next-Level Growth
Bangladesh must "innovate, upgrade and diversify" more than ever to stay competitive, says McKinsey…
Sourcing From China Suffers Another Blow
A new interpretation of "first sale" conditions could have a drastic impact on the cost of importing goods…
Research Dissects Effects of Brand Buying Practices on Worker Wellbeing
Poor purchasing practices by brands and retailers during the pandemic have had a knock-on effect on suppliers…
US Footwear Imports Stumbled in 2020, Led by China’s 37.6% Step Down
Chinese imports suffered the biggest impact, as the still-top supplier's shipments fell 37.6 percent for the…
USTR Holds Off on Vietnam Tariffs—For Now
USTR finished investigating Vietnam over currency manipulation concerns, but isn't taking any action for the…
Adidas, Ralph Lauren Among Fashion Names Fighting Vietnam Tariff Threat in Trump’s Last Days
A coalition of fashion names from Nike to Urban Outfitters argues against slapping tariffs on No. 2 apparel…
Renewable Energy Would Give Vietnam ‘Competitive’ Sourcing Advantage, H&M and Nike Say
Brands are urging Vietnam to fast track a policy that would allow commercial and industrial organizations to…
China Tariffs Cost Americans $72 Billion. RILA and NRF Warn Vietnam Levies Could Bring More Pain.
RILA and NRF outline the pressing concerns that retailers have with any tariffs being imposed on products…
Arc’teryx Commits to Certify 80 Percent of Products as Fair Trade By 2025
The brand's goal is to certify 80 percent of its products as fair trade by 2025 as part of its response to…
Trade Tensions: Vietnam Manipulated Currency, Treasury Claims
Fashion is already suffering under steep tariffs on China imports. Could sanctions on Vietnam-made goods be…