All articles by Leonie Barrie

The hazards of ignorance in cotton supply chains

With the recent decision by the US to block a shipment of goods from Fast Retailing's Uniqlo brand over concerns its…
Leonie’s leaving – a farewell from the editor

All good things must come to an end, and it’s with genuinely mixed emotions that I’m leaving Just Style after…
New sourcing service builds sustainable cotton supply chain

A new business has been set up to connect manufacturers and brands with an end-to-end responsible cotton management system. Based…
Withdrawal of UK Covid-19 support measures – what next?

As Covid-19 restrictions in England continue to ease, the range of the Government's Covid-19 support measures to help businesses survive…
New ‘Made in USA’ labelling rule to tackle false claims

The rule requires marketers making ‘Made in USA’ claims on labels to be able to prove that their products are…

Digital tools help brands align strategy and sustainability

While fashion trends have always progressed from season to season, recent occurrences – from multiple supply chain interruptions to effects…
Simple changes can boost buyer sustainability performance

Supplier insights from Better Buying's latest research reveal that some of the most impactful measures are low cost, and require…
Better Buying gears up for key analysis of pandemic purchasing practices

The upcoming 2021 Index Report from Better Buying will provide a first look at how brand and retailer purchasing practices…
When does supplier transparency really benefit apparel brands?

A growing number of apparel companies are publishing their supplier lists, and there's increasing activist pressure on others to do…
Digital colour management in the age of online retail

Digital colour management solutions help apparel brands streamline the production process by reducing time, cost and waste, without sacrificing quality,…