Apparel

Survival Strategies for Struggling Retailers

April 21, 2017

In the age of the omnichannel, is there any hope for traditional retail chains?

How Fast Fashion Exposes Retailers to Supply Chain Compliance Risks

April 19, 2017

Once upon a time, new fashion collections were introduced in the fall and spring. Socialites followed the runway shows to select looks for their charity balls. Families went "back-to-school" wardrobe shopping. Spring looks showcased lightweight fabrics and pastels. A smaller winter show featured cruise wear.

America's Retailers Are Closing Stores Faster Than Ever

April 17, 2017

Bloomberg

The battered American retail industry took a few more lumps last week, with stores at both ends of the price spectrum preparing to close their doors.

Adidas Looks to 3-D Printers for New Generation Sneaker Soles

April 13, 2017

Industryweek

German sportswear giant Adidas says it will start selling shoes with 3-D printed soles, taking a new step in expanding its customized sporting goods range.

Deforestation Pledges Gain Momentum

April 11, 2017

Supply Management

Corporate commitments towards reducing deforestation are becoming stronger, according to a report.

A Global Approach to Sales and Operations Planning

April 10, 2017

Challenge: With a complex mix of products, markets and seasonality, a global outdoor and recreation products company required a global S&OP process and technology platform to enhance the company's ability to sense and respond to changing market conditions.

In Supplier Management, Companies Need to Step Up Their Game

April 10, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The ability to monitor the behavior and condition of one's suppliers depends on having access to hard numbers. But a surprisingly large percentage of companies lack this critical data.

Major Fashion Brand Makes Move Against Instant Fashion Strategy

April 7, 2017

Los Angeles Times

See-now-buy...bye? And then there were four. Of the five major brands that have beat the drum for see-now-buy-now within the last 12 to 18 months, one has drastically shifted course from the strategy in the last two weeks, specifically Tom Ford.

Shoe Retailer Uses RFID to Bring Omnichannel to Physical Store

April 6, 2017

RFID Journal

Italian footwear retailer Store of the Future (SOTF) opened its new Florence shop in September 2016, with an EPC ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) RFID-based system to bring more personalized service to customers as they try on shoes, while also enabling omnichannel sales.

H&M Invests in Supply Chain as Fashion Rivalry Intensifies

April 4, 2017

The New York Times

Cost controls helped H&M to limit a drop in quarterly pretax profit but the fashion chain said it was increasing investments this year as it tries to keep pace with its larger rival, Zara owner Inditex.

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.