America’s trade policies—and the uncertainty surrounding the forthcoming tariffs—are by far the biggest anxiety drivers keeping fashion executives tossing and turning each night. That’s according to the U.S. Fashion Industry Association’s (USFIA) 2025 benchmarking study, released this week. Of 25 leading apparel brands and retailers (most with 1,000 or more employees) surveyed from April through…
“We cannot allow the illicit behaviour of a few to compromise the reputation of the entire sector, penalising many virtuous companies and, consequently, our Made in Italy brand, which is a symbol of excellence and quality.” Credit: tostphoto/shutterstock Adolfo Urso, Italy’s industry minister, told fashion trade bodies during a meeting that a few unlawful businesses…
Source Fashion’s February 2025 catwalk. Credit: Source Fashion. Source Fashion is scheduled for 8 to 10 July 2025 at The Grand Hall, Olympia London. The summer programme will focus on new economic insights, market developments, and ethical sourcing tactics amid global trade tensions, inflation, and continuous supply chain disruptions that are altering the retail landscape….
Source Fashion is proud to provide a platform that connects UK and global buyers. Credit: Source Fashion. Source Fashion’s exhibitors list has come live after it announced the July 2025 edition will focus on guiding fashion businesses through uncertainty with an emphasis on responsible sourcing and sustainability. The exhibitor list includes Bello Valente, Bintem Collection,…
A study by Joor shows that 85% of fashion brands plan to increase their product prices due to tariffs. Credit: MarijaBazarova/Shutterstock. The Tariff Survey, conducted between 10-20 April, gathered insights from more than fashion 400 brands and retailers regarding the potential impact of the tariffs on the industry. The survey suggests 85% of fashion brands…
Source Fashion saw a 32% increase in visitors during its February 2025 event. Credit: Source Fashion/Good Results. Source Fashion, which is described as Europe’s responsible fashion sourcing trade show will maintain its focus on critical issues within the fashion industry, particularly those related to ethical sourcing and sustainability. Source Fashion explained it has seen consistent…
Consumers have been stockpiling fashion, footwear, and liquor in recent days due to concerns over impending price increases. Credit: DC Studio/Shutterstock. For the week concluding 23 March 2025, year-over-year foot traffic saw considerable increases in sectors such as clothing and shoes as well as superstores, and department stores. A notable uptick in customer visits was…
Trend-to-Product uses AI and generative AI to analyse and synthesise global data and trends, pulling information from the internet and tastemakers to power the Walmart Fashion team in creating on-trend, high-quality items with speed and low prices. Credit: Walmart Inc. Walmart’s new trend-sensing design tool uses AI and GenAI to bring on-trend, affordable items to…
Tariffs on Sri Lanka goods heading to the US, including fashion are expected to be 44% from 9 April. Credit: esfera/Shutterstock. Sri Lanka’s government formed a working group aimed at evaluating the repercussions of the US’ tariffs on Sri Lanka goods, which will impact its fashion export sector. JAAF, whose members include the Sri Lanka…
The SU.RE website and Sustainable Supply Chain Directory were launched at Bharat Tex 2025. Credit: The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India. India’s fashion sector launched the Sustainable Resolution (SU.RE) website and Sustainable Supply Chain Directory at the Bharat Tex 2025 trade show held from 12 to 17 February 2025. India fashion sector’s new website aims…