How Cone Denim Balances Heritage, Innovation, and a Shifting Global Supply Chain
The 135-year-old denim manufacturer is blending institutional knowledge with new sustainability and new technologies to stay ahead of the market
Leadership Series
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How to Modernize a Legacy Brand Without Erasing Its Heritage ft. Michael Kønig
Why disciplined evolution, not radical overhaul, is the smarter path for 100-year-old brands navigating modern markets.
Why Showing Up and Reaching Out Still Matters | ft. Shelli Brunswick
Consistency, mentorship, and authentic relationships remain the foundation of long-term professional growth.
Reimagining Apparel Manufacturing to Fit a New Retail Era | Ft. Stanley Szeto
By removing fixed assets and prioritizing different KPI’s, Lever Style is helping brands reduce risk and grow profits.
From Heritage to High-Tech | ft. Vincent Djen
How Cheng Kung Garments Stays Ahead with Recycling and Automation
Apparel Industry Lessons from Tech Best Practices | ft. Natalia Loza
Asking “what can we simplify?” may be the fastest path to better product, faster development, and smarter inventory
Why Sourcing’s Next Big Opportunity Might Be In China | ft. Sean Coxall
After years of ‘de-risking’ from China, brands are realizing that the next big opportunity is back where they started.
The Hidden Inefficiencies Draining Retail Profits | ft. Walter Holbrook
Retail revival starts on the selling floor – a place most senior execs prefer not to be
Inside the Next Wave of Activewear Innovation | ft. Louisa Smith
Activewear continues to expand its influence over apparel and is a key driver of innovation in ready-to-wear
A Fast Growing Market that’s Welcoming New Brands | ft. Heike Leib-Wilson
The GCC is a rich retail market that offers profitable opportunities for brands.
Redefining Custom Fashion | ft. Jeff Gray, founder, RoboArt Lab
The future of fashion is about personalization. Giving the consumer the ability to design their own art and put it
How Human Connection Is Becoming the Ultimate Competitive Edge | ft. Ron Thurston
Ron Thurston is championing a powerful truth: at the heart of every thriving retail brand is human connection
How Logistics Tech is Reducing Costs & Boosting Agility | ft. Zvi Schreiber, CEO, Freightos
From dynamic pricing to real-time shipment tracking, digital solutions are transforming the way companies manage supply chain risks.
Innovative New Approaches to Agile Sourcing | ft. Guido Schlossmann, CEO Synergies Worldwide
How Synergies Worldwide is combining entrepreneurial leadership and cutting-edge technology to stay ahead in today’s competitive sourcing environment.
China’s Luxury Market Hasn’t Faded. It’s Evolved | ft. Jacques Roizen
Jacques Roizin, Managing Director China Consultancy, Digital Luxury Group Leadership Series China’s Luxury Market Hasn’t Faded. It’s Evolved The nation’s
The Elephant that Can Dance | ft. Sarah Hong, Director, Texhong
How the world’s biggest yarn spinner is positioning itself to be fast and agile as the industry moves in an
A Hugely Successful Dept Store Built on Trust | ft. Jennifer Patton
By solving one fundamental problem for its customers, Coppel has created a wildly successful retail business.
How AI Will Impact the Apparel Industry | ft. Prof. Calvin Wong
There’s so much hype around AI right now that it can be difficult to understand what are the practical use
Transforming a Swimwear Business into a Global Manufacturing Powerhouse | ft. Raymond Ling, Director
Swimwear manufacturing is one of the more challenging sectors in the garment industry. Here’s how FWKK has turned challenges into
An Indonesian Denim Brand that Continues to Outperform the Market | ft. Matthew Aldo Susabda, Dust Jeans
Even in the face of e-commerce competitors, Dust Jeans remains a favorite national brand.
Providing Retailers with Products that have Proven Selling Floor Success | ft. Arjun Puri, Anko Global
At a time when every retailer is looking to expand their assortments – at less cost and with less risk
Building a Rock Solid Supply Chain through Powerful Partnerships | ft. Vivian Lee, 5.11 Tactical
At a time when both brands and suppliers are facing extreme pressure, it turns out that developing true partnerships is
Apparel Industry 4.0: A Future Vision for Manufacturing | ft. Ranjan Mahtani, Epic Group
Epic Group is leading the way to more sustainable manufacturing as it builds a new mega green factory in India.
Why Brands are Now Leaning into Sourcing Agents | ft. Paul Walsh, Newtimes Group
Newtimes Group’s CEO, Paul Walsh, discusses how agents are helping brands navigate risks and add flexibility and resilience to their