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Disciplined inventory control, a capital-light platform and margin-first retailing are helping Next outperform rivals in a difficult apparel market.
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The Supreme Court struck down reciprocal tariffs, but refund eligibility and timing now shift to
Bangladesh apparel exports have achieved what many thought was impossible – duty-free entry to the
The deal that gives India a level playing field could break, if not handled with
Tariff relief improves competitiveness, but political and market risks cloud the longer term outlook.
Materials Prices
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Sourcing Spectrum
Portugal combines EU-standard quality, fast turnaround and small-batch production, giving brands a nearshore option for premium programs and test-and-repeat models.
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MATERIALS INNOVATION
R&D is adding or enhancing performance properties in traditional natural materials
Protective apparel is moving beyond static barrier garments toward lighter, more comfortable systems that sense,
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Top-line growth is forecast to slow due to fragile demand, but there could be some
Mid tier brands are outperforming both luxury and most fashion brands. Here’s why.
Brands face pressure to shore up profits and rethink strategies
Apparel is having a better‑than‑feared holiday. Now retailers fear potential stockouts
Optimism for Holiday 2025 is growing as recent Q3 earnings surpass expectations and consumer sentiment
This month’s earnings reports showed that brands who are tightly focused outperformed those who are
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Disciplined inventory control, a capital-light platform and margin-first retailing are helping Next outperform rivals in a difficult apparel market.
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