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AAFA and NCTO shared different views with the US Trade Representative (USTR) hearing on how to create more resilient apparel supply chains.

Apparel and retail organisations urge the US government to eliminate import tariffs and include certain apparel products in GSP.

The NRF said recent import levels show that supply chains have ‘adjusted’ to disruption and consumers are shopping again.

GlobalData’s latest report reveals how geopolitical crises influence consumers’ behaviour and attitudes, impacting apparel.

Inflation is expected to ease to 2.9% in 2024, however 51.5% of US apparel consumers are not reassured and plan to reduce retail spend.

Fast Company’s annual index of the most innovative fashion companies in 2024 include Circ, Skims, Canada Goose and Citizens of Humanity.

Concerns about sustainability and ethics within the fashion sector remain but affordability has become a greater focus for apparel consumers.

UK BFC’s fourth IPF Forum saw discussions aimed at accelerating towards a circular fashion economy and meeting net zero efforts by 2030.

Textile Exchange‘s new report outlines ways for the fashion and textile industry to move away from the use of synthetic raw materials.

Last week’s exposés delved into the murky waters of production practices of retailers and the need for accountability in the fashion industry

The BRC, New Look, Walpole, express disappointment after the UK Budget fails to address apparel retailer concerns on business rates and VAT.

Ultra-fast fashion giant Shein is reportedly mulling plans to market its supply chain infrastructure to global brands.

UK headline inflation has fallen to 3.4% with the British Retail Consortium saying figures were driven by falls in clothing and footwear.