Spotlight on… What is the future for UK apparel manufacturing?
UK high street retailers have been making a lot of noise of late about increasing their local sourcing. But with…
Local sourcing set for a resurgence?
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Facing up to fashion’s supply chain challenges
The UK retail sector is under increasing pressure from continuing weak consumer confidence and rising costs. With many of the factors at…
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UK: Women’s wear retailers urged to rethink sourcing strategies
Rising costs and pressure on margins will force women's wear retailers to rethink their pricing and sourcing strategies this year,…
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UK: John Lewis sees “resurgence” in local sourcing
Department store operator John Lewis expects to see a "resurgence" in UK sourcing as retailers look to differentiate themselves and…
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UK: George at Asda increases local sourcing
George at Asda has signed deals with seven factories in the Midlands as part of moves to bring production closer…
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UK: George acquires Turkish supplier GAAT
Asda's George fashion brand is to acquire the sourcing arm of its Turkish supplier GAAT, in a move the retailer says will…
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UK: John Lewis to highlight British-made products
Department store retailer John Lewis is to show its support of British manufacturing by putting a 'Made in UK' logo…