U.S. demand remains relatively resilient, is facing headwinds, while EU growth has softened

MATERIALS  Polyester Fiber Prices Spike, Then Soften as Buyers Eye Alternatives / Rising costs are being capped by uncertain downstream...

Sourcing Developments Why Brands are Now Adding Agents & 3Ps to Their Sourcing Strategy Brands are being pulled in many...

Polyester is still structurally expensive and supply‑risked, but spot and near‑term prices are starting to “plateau and flicker” rather than...

R&D is adding or enhancing performance properties in traditional natural materials

The 135-year-old denim manufacturer is blending institutional knowledge with new sustainability and new technologies to stay ahead of the market

Disciplined inventory control, a capital-light platform and margin-first retailing are helping Next outperform rivals in a difficult apparel market.

Faster, more precise planning is forcing brands and suppliers to rethink how they operate.

New, wide‑ranging Section 301 investigations into “excess capacity” and other unfair trade practices threaten sourcing nations.

Trends that are set to be bestsellers for mainstream retail.