Peter Sadera

1 month ago | sourcingjournal.com | Peter Sadera

Fast fashion brands Shein and Uniqlo, and secondhand resellers Depop and Grailed are significantly outpacing their competitors, according to a new report from consumer data company Consumer Edge. Consumer Edge’s “The State of Retail 2025: Apparel, Accessories and Footwear” analyzed United States transaction data to identify categories and brands on the rise, as well as those facing challenges.

Jan 3, 2025 | sourcingjournal.com | Peter Sadera

Italian luxury brand Loro Piana has scored a victory in its legal bout with MNSWR Group over dupes of its Open Walk and Summer Walk shoes. The Court of Bari granted an injunction ordering MNSWR Group—which operates Italian menswear brand Viola Milano—to stop manufacturing, selling and marketing footwear that infringed on Loro Piana’s copyrights for its Open Walk and Summer Walk shoes.

Jan 2, 2025 | sourcingjournal.com | Peter Sadera

Temporarily mitigating what has been an unsettling time in the apparel industry in December, the issue of increasing the goods and services tax in India has been rolled over into the new year. Textile and retail associations as well as consumers have been mired in discussions these past weeks about a proposed increase in GST tax. The proposal would raise the rate from 12 percent to 18 percent for the category of goods ranging in price from 1,500 rupees ($17.55) to 10,000 rupees ($117).

Dec 31, 2024 | sourcingjournal.com | Peter Sadera

The impact of a port strike extends far beyond delayed shipments and market fluctuations. A prolonged strike can disrupt supply chains, jeopardize food and medical supplies and pose risks to national security. If avoiding these potential disasters were as simple as improving working conditions, compensation, and benefits, issues labor unions traditionally champion—this conversation might not be so complex.

Dec 30, 2024 | sourcingjournal.com | Peter Sadera

“Customer is king,” and modern-day businesses have already realized this. Positive customer experience significantly impacts a company’s success and performance. It also adds a competitive edge, fostering consumer loyalty and trust and enhancing brand reputation. Thus, there’s an increasing demand for high-quality customer support to boost business growth and reach organically.