More From Lisa Johnston
McKinsey: Sourcing Execs Face Uphill Climb as They Prep for Sustainability
A sneak preview of McKiney's annual sourcing survey shows greening supply chains is not going to come easy.
SJ Summit Preview: The Data Investors Care About When it Comes to DTCs
DTC may be the hot buzzword right now, but don't expect that to last forever.
SJ Summit Preview: Natan Reddy of CB Insights Talks Creative Margin Solutions
Today's trade uncertainty, labor concerns and inventory challenges are all vastly different headaches with…
SJ Summit Preview: Delta Galil’s Victoria Vandagriff on Staying Flexible in Wholesale
Wholesale isn't what it used to be.
AQL is Broken—And You’re Paying for it
Jose R. Suarez, Impactiva founder and CEO, says the current system of policing defects at the end of…
McKinsey’s Perfect Storm: Building the Sourcing Model of the Future
The economic benefits of investing in nearshoring and onshoring are clear, but are these markets ready to…
Maroc in Mode to Help Chart New Sourcing Opportunities Thanks to Nearshoring
As the promise of nearshoring piques the interest of apparel and textile companies, Maroc in Mode couldn't be…
How ThredUp Has Fueled the Sustainable Resale Trend
ThredUp is making shopping for secondhand clothing a mainstream activity.
Trials and Tribulations of Color Management (and How Digital Tech Can Help)
When the infamous "What Colors are this Dress?" post went viral, many in this industry must have smiled…
Why DTCs Need a Diverse Marketing Strategy this Holiday
Q4 can be a grueling period for any seller, but the stakes are even higher for DTC brands as their secret…
Sellers that Want to Win the Holidays Should Focus on this One Thing
As the industry buckles up for what's expected to be a bumpy holiday season, sellers that focus on this key…
Why it’s a Good Time to Take Another Look at Sourcing in Central America (Yes, Again)
Whenever the industry is staring down some sort of upheaval, many decide that it's a good time to take…
How Companies Can Cut Costs and Waste by Cutting Samples
Hoping to decrease the samples they create, many companies are introducing or leveraging new technology that…
Additional Tariffs or Not, You Might Already Be Paying Too Much in Duties
First sale is gaining more attention for apparel and textile importers looking to reduce costs amid an…
Alternative Payments Firm Klarna Hits $5.5 Billion Valuation
Buy now, pay later is gaining steam as new consumers adopt alternative payment methods that allow them to…