Here’s some of what we’re discussing in the August Inside Sourcing report:

For brands that don’t sell into the US there are lots of sourcing opportunities.  Particularly in China, but not exclusively, factories are looking for orders and want to reduce  their reliance on US brands.

Everyone wants to green up their collections and production, but few are certain exactly how to achieve this – while meeting price targets and complying with increasingly complex regulations.  The situation is getting more strained – with most brands looking for ways to at least cope in the short term.