Apparel

Birkenstock CEO Accuses Amazon of 'Modern-Day Piracy'

July 31, 2017

The chief executive of Birkenstock USA has emerged as an unlikely crusader in a growing battle between smaller retailers and ever-expanding giant Amazon.com.

How thredUP Upends the Thrift-Shop Concept

July 26, 2017

Apparel

It's a sign of the times that an online secondhand apparel store is running a national TV advertising campaign - and that there is a large online secondhand apparel store to begin with.

Dov Charney Couldn't Keep American Apparel, So He Restarted It

July 24, 2017

Bloomberg

Same business model, same fabric, same sewing machines. Is he any different this time?

Retailers Bank on Environmentally Friendly Clothing for Increased Sales

July 21, 2017

Environmental Leader

Many shoppers will shell out a little more money if they know a product, especially clothing, is environmentally friendly, market researchers report.

How E-tailers Are Creating a Compelling 'Unboxing Experience'

July 21, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

E-commerce retailers today aren't just focusing on the products they sell. They're also paying close attention to the boxes they come in.

Opinion: Apparel Industry Must Embrace a Sustainable Approach to Meet Demand

July 13, 2017

Environmental Leader

Roughly 20 pieces of clothing per person are manufactured each year. Growth of the multi-trillion-dollar apparel industry has been fed by "fast fashion," which makes clothing cheaply and quickly with a low price-tag. The apparel industry must embrace a new approach to sustainably meet demand in tomorrow's markets.

Making Ivanka Trump Shoes: Long Hours, Low Pay and Abuse

July 7, 2017

The Washington Post

A worker with blood dripping from his head marked a low point in the tense, grinding life at a southeastern China factory used by Ivanka Trump and other fashion brands. An angry manager had hit him with the sharp end of a high-heeled shoe.

Online Clothing Thrift Store ThredUp Opens First Retail Location

July 6, 2017

Forbes

Online clothing thrift store ThredUp is opening retail locations to complement its online presence, a significant strategic shift for a company that had been online-only since its founding eight years ago.

Can Robots Solve Omnichannel Distributors' Identity Crisis?

July 5, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Robots might be the solution to one of the biggest challenges facing distribution centers in the omnichannel era.

Amazon's New Wardrobe Service Is Latest Threat for Apparel Stores

June 27, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

Amazon.com Inc. is giving shoppers another reason not to visit stores. The online giant is rolling out a free service to let its Prime members try on clothes at home, its latest attempt to crack into the fashion world.

Apparel

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the apparel industry — which consists of companies that manufacture clothing, accessories and footwear. Learn how apparel companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.