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The ILA strike is over. What should shippers prioritize now?
While the strike was short-lived, it could take weeks to clear cargo backlogs and bring ports back to normal operations.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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Sustainable materials firm Modern Meadow names new CEO
David Williamson will take on the top spot after previously serving as president and COO.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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H&M to phase out new down fiber
The fast fashion company said it will only source feathers from post-consumer recycled sources.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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URBN prioritizes Nuuly’s growth with logistics investments
The retailer plans to add more automation to its Missouri fulfillment center to accelerate the rental brand’s order processing.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Q&AGen Phoenix wants to give new life to leather: Q&A
After collaborations with Coach and Dr. Martens, the recycled materials company hopes it can become a larger part of fashion brands’ materials.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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ILA port strike ends through tentative deal
The agreement, which extends the parties’ master agreement, comes three days after a strike commenced at East and Gulf Coast ports.
By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Polyester recycling firm Reju opens first facility
The plant in Frankfurt, Germany will produce approximately 1,000 metric tons of material using technology developed in partnership with IBM, Under Armour and Technip Energies.
By Lara Ewen • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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The North Face expands secondhand program
The brand’s Renewed program now allows customers to return used items online and in-store in exchange for credit.
By Lara Ewen • Updated Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Fashion trade shows to watch in 2025
These conferences, conventions and runway presentations connect buyers, designers, executives and insiders with the trends that shape the industry’s future.
By Lara Ewen • Updated Jan. 27, 2025 -
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ILA strike begins, disrupting East and Gulf Coast ports
Without a new port labor deal, the International Longshoremen’s Association instructed its members to halt work after midnight Tuesday.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Nonprofit announces program to help fashion brands navigate EU legislation
Fair Wear will launch the HRDD Academy for global garment and footwear brands of all sizes.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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PVH faces China investigation for alleged Xinjiang cotton boycott
The country is accusing the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger parent company of violating normal market trading practices.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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US lawmakers propose bill to further limit products made with forced labor
The No Funds for Forced Labor Act would require the Secretary of Treasury to instruct international financial institutions to oppose projects with a high risk of forced labor.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Kangaroo leather ban introduced in US Senate
The material is especially popular in high-end soccer cleats from brands such as Adidas.
By Lara Ewen • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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Kenneth Cole relaunches women’s apparel
The ready-to-wear collection, the first under creative director Emily Cole, is designed, manufactured and distributed in partnership with Kasper Group.
By Lara Ewen • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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New York State Fashion Innovation Center to launch new grants for textile innovation
The program is targeting startups, small businesses, farmers and researchers working to boost the state’s farm-to-fashion ecosystem.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Deep DiveDe minimis: Helping or hurting U.S. manufacturers?
While groups like the National Association of Manufacturers claim the exemption benefits domestic production, others say it erodes the U.S. industry’s competitive edge and forces factory closures.
By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Q&ASperry’s Jonathan Frankel talks licenses, collaborations and what it means to be authentic
One of the most important elements of a partnership is trust, the North America heritage brand and Aldo product services president said.
By Lara Ewen • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Patagonia to source alternative packaging materials
The retailer is collaborating with environmental nonprofit Canopy to develop paper products using agricultural waste and non-forest fibers.
By Kelly Stroh • Updated Sept. 13, 2024 -
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New York’s fashion economy is ‘at a crossroads’: report
Ahead of New York Fashion Week, a coalition of local businesses is calling on industry and government leaders to invest in the region’s fashion future.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Under Armour seeks savings from streamlined supply chain strategy
The sportswear company is primarily focused on enhancing cross-channel capabilities and end-to-end planning.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Deep DiveTemu and Shein packages are flooding delivery networks. Will the surge persist?
Parcel carriers are counting on the e-commerce companies to adapt to any potential de minimis changes, as many have come to rely on the added volume.
By Max Garland • Aug. 30, 2024 -
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Canadian rail carriers’ recovery from work stoppage may take weeks
Embargoes put in place prior to the disruption have created freight backlog for Canadian National and CPKC.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Adidas opts to avoid China in US product sourcing
The athleticwear brand is leaning on more localized supply chains to improve its speed and agility.
By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Alibaba.comStaying on trend: How fashion industry decision-makers can remain savvy when sourcing
Supplier relationships, contingency plans and leveraging B2B e-commerce platform offerings can be the difference between “hot” or “not”.
By Rah Mahtani, Head of Marketing for North America at Alibaba.com • Aug. 26, 2024
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