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Inside Fashion Confidence Index
47 / 100 ↓
Direction: Softening, prior month 50 → 47.
Rising ↑
Ocean rates up low double digits MoM; Air: China–N. EU +6.3%, China–N. Am -15.3% MoM
By shifting from retail to ecosystem, Zalando is turning logistics, data, and services into a scalable growth engine.
US tariffs enter a 150-day holding pattern that means continued uncertainty for brands and suppliers
Here’s what else is in the U.S. administration’s toolkit – and how likely they will
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
Materials Prices
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Sourcing Spectrum
Sri Lanka’s appeal lies in stronger compliance systems, reliable quality, better governance, and the capability to handle more complex, higher-value
A country report with a table including key comparative data
MATERIALS INNOVATION
Linen combines the sustainability aspect of being a natural fiber with a unique texture and
R&D is adding or enhancing performance properties in traditional natural materials
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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
What C-suite execs are saying about growth markets, product strategy, the value of long term
Leaner buying could put brands at risk of stockouts if sales prove stronger than expected.
Brand Analysis
By shifting from retail to ecosystem, Zalando is turning logistics, data, and services into a scalable growth engine.
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