Explainer: Why sustainability without ‘standardisation’ isn’t possible
AI supply chain management platform, Inspectorio, interviewed several industry executives for its State of the Supply Chain report, authored by…
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In data: Inflation hinders global childrenswear growth
The 'Global Children’s Market to 2028' report reveals the global childrenswear market experienced a modest growth of 3.5% in 2023…
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Signal: Is Target closing stores due to retail theft or inventory mismanagement?
US retail behemoth Target announced on Tuesday (26 September) that it would shut nine stores on 21 October, citing the…
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Signal: high concern for human rights abuses in Myanmar’s apparel industry
Myanmar remains a key region of concern in terms of human rights abuses for apparel companies, with mentions of “Myanmar”…
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WEEK IN REVIEW: Think building back better over sustainability
Simply put, the buck doesn’t stop at sustainability. Thinking is shifting from “doing more with less harm” to “leaving it…
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Carter’s makes 2040 net zero emissions pledge
Carter’s says its sustainability practices, which are focused on reducing environmental impact, are continuously improving and the company has made…
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Carter’s to shutter about 25% of stores
US baby clothes retailer Carter's is to close about 200 stores as leases expire amid a focus on fewer, better, more profitable locations.…
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US Q2 in brief – The Finish Line, Cherokee, Zumiez, Vince Holding, Tailored Brands
In the most recent second-quarter filings from US apparel and footwear brands and retailers, Tailored Brands showed improvement on Q1…
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US Q4 in brief: Cherokee Global Brands, Perry Ellis, Destination Maternity
In the most recent fourth-quarter filings from US apparel brands and retailers, Destination Maternity and Perry Ellis saw their losses narrow, while New…
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Combating the new normal – 10 trends for 2016
A more promotional athleisure scene, the benefits of store rationalisation starting to come through, and in-store traffic continuing on its…
