In a 2021 update of its ‘Out of Sight: A Call for Transparency from Field to Fabric’ report, Fashion Revolution has suggested supply chain transparency was increasing, but at an incline that remains both too slow and shallow. Among the 63 major fashion brands examined by the organisation, it was reported that only two disclose a full list of...
Dec. 3, 2021
The price of clothing and accessories is set to increase in 2022, despite the easing of coronavirus woes. Data from the McKinsey and BoF State of Fashion 2022 report show an average price increase of 3 percent across apparel categories. While a recovery to pre-pandemic levels is set for 2022, with growth rates forecast between 3 and 8 percent,...
As it comes to the year’s end, businesses have started to detect the subtle light at the end of the covid tunnel. The pandemic has forced the fashion industry to adapt to a ‘new normal’ and the development in technology has contributed a significant impact to the direction fashion is progressing. Looking ahead to the not-so-near future, The...
Dec. 2, 2021
The product delays affecting Gap are the latest example of supply chain woes facing the fashion industry. After adjustments, Gap expects the loss of inventory to be between 550 million to 650 million dollars in lost sales. On top of that the American retail giant is spending 450 million dollars in air freight to expedite shipping and avoid...
Nov. 25, 2021
E-fulfilment and returns management provider Clipper Logistics has entered into a joint venture with luxury fashion e-tailer, Farfetch Limited, to build on the creation of a global e-commerce fulfilment solution for luxury brands. The partnership will allow Farfetch and its companies to utilise unique logistics offerings for its group’s...
Google has launched its Global Fibre Impact Explorer (GFIE), created as a tool to provide companies with data needed to make responsible sourcing decisions. The programme was developed in partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and a number of fashion retailers and organisations, to facilitate its relevancy to the industry. The...
Nov. 23, 2021
Supply chain solutions provider TrusTrace is forming a coalition of industry players to launch a traceability ecosystem to develop holistic solutions to some of the fashion industry’s biggest traceability and transparency challenges. The new traceability ecosystem aims to accelerate sustainable transformation within the fashion industry by...
Nov. 18, 2021
Global supply chains are in turmoil, and it’s hurting fashion companies. Nike missed analysts' expectations in its latest financial results because of supply bottlenecks, and Puma and Adidas are talking about similar problems. Where are the current disruptions happening and what can fashion companies do in the short and long term to optimize...
Wincanton has announced its new five year supply chain contract with Primark for the provision of transport services to its UK stores. Wincanton will manage transportation across Primark’s UK supply chain. It plans on ensuring broader collaboration on key points such as capacity through the optimisation of its network. Beginning next year,...
Nov. 17, 2021
LVMH Métiers d’Art and SMX have announced a collaboration on multiple research and development projects in order to improve the traceability of raw materials in the fashion industry. The SMX marking technology, which can permanently mark any kind of solid, liquid or gas material, offers a manner in which brands can mark their raw materials....
Nov. 15, 2021
Despite trading having returned to pre-Covid levels, Primark is foreseeing a future antagonised with supply chain woes. The fast fashion giant said disruption to global supply chains would last well into 2023, with the company prioritising seasonal items. Chief executive George Weston told the BBC that Primark shops would be properly stocked for...
Nov. 10, 2021
Efficient logistics is essential for fashion labels and retailers. From the procurement of raw materials and packing to the delivery up to and including recycling – smooth organisation of the flow of goods will become increasingly important with digitalisation and increasing sustainability needs. FashionUnited spoke to Professor Markus...
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