Apparel

The Last American Baseball-Glove Maker Refuses to Die

August 17, 2017

This little brick factory isn't supposed to be here. It should be in the Philippines, or Vietnam, maybe China. Not here, in the heart of Texas.

Nafta 2.0: Will the Trump Administration's 'Wish List' Be Granted?

August 14, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The North American Free Trade Agreement is back on the table. Will the patient survive?

The Luxury Arms Race: Michael Kors and Coach Target Takeovers

August 8, 2017

The New York Times

The global luxury market has long been dominated by three giants, all European - LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Kering and Richemont. Now, it has two hungry American players with which to contend.

The Inventory Optimization Handbook

July 31, 2017

Logility

MADE Redefines the Fashion Show With Its 'Shop Small' Market

July 31, 2017

Forbes

For decades, New York Fashion Week was a business-to-business, invitation-only event for industry insiders.

Birkenstock CEO Accuses Amazon of 'Modern-Day Piracy'

July 31, 2017

The Washington Post

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.

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.