Crochet Comeback

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.