Sourcing Journal

With 3 decades of experience at Cotton Incorporated, Mark Messura is a frequent advisor to the textile industry on issues related to responsible sourcing, supply chain strategy, fiber economics and sustainability. He'll be sharing insights at our Fall Summit this month: https://bit.ly/3XM9YJA

From members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) walking off the job (again) to Shein Marketplace recruiting The Children’s Place as its latest U.S. partner, here are the top stories of the week.

Los Angeles-based It Girl outfitter REFORMATION resonates with women shoppers largely because of two essential factors: its swoon-worthy designs and its commitment to sustainability.

What can the fashion industry expect as a new administration takes over next year? Join us at our Fall Summit to hear post-election insights from Matt Priest of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA): https://bit.ly/3XM9YJA

As the fashion and textile industry targets lower emissions, cotton growers are contributing to these efforts by adopting carbon reduction strategies. Watch this video with the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and Hardwick Planting Company to discover how these carbon-cutting measures are rolling out at the farm level: https://bit.ly/40rgkzU

What can fast-fashion players like Shein and Temu teach legacy retail about adaptation? Join us at our Fall Summit to hear insights into how other companies can compete from Marketplace Pulse founder Juozas Kaziukenas. Get your ticket: https://bit.ly/3XM9YJA

“With nSPIRE Color Cards, customers can print color references locally in just minutes, significantly improving speed and sustainability,” said Doug Bynum, U.S. CEO and senior partner at Natific, during a fireside chat with Marc Levine, director of business development at GMG Color. Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/4063KFY

With over 30 years of experience in designing, innovating and manufacturing denim, Pakistani company Artistic Garment Industries (AGI Denim) is leveraging its expertise to bridge the gap between brands’ aspirations and its own insights. Its latest “one-stop-shop” solution is a testament to that.

The container shipping industry’s largest players are foreign-owned, but the looming 2024 U.S. presidential election could have plenty of implications on the future of ocean carriers, and where they’ll most often be picking up and dropping off cargo.

Buxton Midyette has more than 30 years of experience in the cotton industry. At our Fall Summit, he'll be speaking about SUPIMA's efforts to establish traceable cotton supply chains to protect fiber authenticity. Join us in New York on Nov. 12: https://bit.ly/3XM9YJA