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Sourcing Summit Preview: Taylor Shupe of FutureStitch Speaks to the New World of DTC Manufacturing
As the former CEO of quirky sock brand Stance, Taylor Shupe learned a few things about manufacturing.
In the Battle Against Amazon, it Pays to Personalize
For brands attempting to score in the age of digital commerce, personalization pays off—and the proof is in…
Pantone Adds Hundreds of New Colors to Its Library
Pantone, the colorization tool used by designers worldwide, has added another 294 hues to its already massive…
Return of Nautica Jeans Co. Celebrates Mall Style of the Early Aughts
The style of the early aughts is back with a vengeance, and Nautica is here for it.
Report Shows Amazon Retail Is All About Me, Myself and I
Months of rampant speculation have resulted in confirmation that Amazon boosted its own private-label…
Could Secondhand Fashion Be the Nail in the Department Store’s Coffin?
Department stores are on their way out, and specialty stores won't be far behind, according to NYU's Scott…
Vietnam’s Saado Sandals Wants to Become the ‘Uber in Retail’
The founder of Vietnamese sandal company Saado has much more than selling shoes on his mind.
Selfridges and Shopping App Depop Come Together for Sustainable Pop-Up
Selfridges is attempting to court conscientious Gen Z shoppers with a new pop-up that prizes the sustainable…
Lululemon Doubles Down on “Lab,” Its Minimalist Streetwear Collection
Lululemon is stepping away from leggings with a line that favors fashion over function.
Everlane Courts Male Shoppers with Normcore Staples That Are Built to Last
Sustainable basics brand Everlane has launched a new collection for men, made up of pieces that are built to…
SJ Summit Preview: Edwin Keh of HKRITA on the Outlook for Manufacturing and Margins
As the CEO of HKRITA, Edwin Keh has pushed to make Hong Kong a leader in textile and apparel manufacturing.
Kim Kardashian West’s Skims Solutionwear Sells Out, Makes Millions
The reality TV star's line of shapewear launched Tuesday, selling out within minutes and raking in $2 million…
In the Footwear Sourcing Saga, Could Cambodia Be the Next Vietnam?
U.S. brands are desperately seeking production respites in countries like Cambodia that aren't bogged down by…
Guess Announces New Denim Sustainability Goals for 2021
Heritage denim brand Guess released its third annual sustainability report Tuesday, sparking discussions…
Facing Brexit Woes, Primark Vows Not to Increase Prices
Despite the swirling turmoil surrounding the U.K.'s exit from the EU, British retailer Primark has vowed not…