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Sourcing Journal Media, LLC is a top player in B2B trade media, creating publications and events for the Sourcing Journal, Vamp, and Rivet brands. We serve as a valuable resource for our industries, providing important news, expert insights, and thorough analysis. Our parent company, Penske Media Corporation (PMC), is a well-respected digital media and information services company that was established in 2003.

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Bangladeshi Factory Safety Monitor Admits Work is 'Not Without Its Challenges"

1 day ago | sourcingjournal.com | Jasmin Malik Chua

It was on the morning of April 24, 2013, when the multi-factory building known as Rana Plaza imploded on the outskirts of Dhaka in Bangladesh.
Kering Revenues Fell 14% in Q1 as Gucci Woes Continue

1 day ago | sourcingjournal.com | Miles Socha

Kering reported revenues fell 14 percent to 3.88 billion euros in the first quarter of 2025, dragged down by low store traffic and weak wholesale numbers at Gucci, where sales dropped 25 percent on a comparable basis. Barclays had forecast organic group sales to slump 12 percent, which would have been on par with Kering’s performance in the fourth quarter of 2024.
40K Retail Doors May Close By 2029, But Shoe Stores Could Gain Ground

1 day ago | sourcingjournal.com | Vicki M. Young

As store closings continue to ripple across the retail landscape, footwear companies such as On Holding AG and Deckers Outdoor Corp., owner of Hoka and Ugg, should hold their own. That’s because the two, along with Ralph Lauren Corp., have a direct-to-consumer focus along with high pricing power. Those two advantages put the three firms in the best positioned spot to navigate retail disruption, according to UBS retail analyst Michael Lasser.
Can Uzbek Cotton Shake Off Its Forced Labor Problem?

2 days ago | sourcingjournal.com | Jasmin Malik Chua

2022 was supposed to have marked a turning point for Uzbek cotton, once synonymous with state-sanctioned slavery. It was that March, after all, that the International Labour Organization had declared the Central Asian nation’s biggest cash crop “free” of child and forced labor.
Puma Reaches Sustainability Milestone One Year Earlier Than Planned

2 days ago | sourcingjournal.com | Vicki M. Young

Puma on Tuesday proved that it is bucking the trend among some firms that have pulled back on sustainability and ESG goals. A new sustainability report said the German firm has achieved its goal of making nine out of 10 products from recycled or certified materials in 2024, as well as further progress in the areas of circularity, climate and human rights.
Shuffle Board: Woolmark Winner Now Jean Paul Gautier’s First Successor

6 days ago | sourcingjournal.com | Alexandra Harrell

Athletic brand Under Armour announced that Dawn Fitzpatrick, Eugene Smith and Robert Sweeney will join the company’s board of directors. Fitzpatrick has served as CEO of Soros Fund Management, a privately held investment firm, since 2017 and currently sits on the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Financial Sector Advisory Council, the Advisory Council of The Bretton Woods Committee, and the Bloomberg New Economy advisory board.
$2 Billion of Home Textiles Up in the Air in India Amid Tariff Tumult

6 days ago | sourcingjournal.com | Jasmin Malik Chua

India’s Home Textile Exporters Welfare Association, a trade group for manufacturers of rugs, towels and other household linens, said Thursday that it’s been yoked with 17,094 crore—or roughly $2 billion—of orders currently under negotiation or otherwise stuck in limbo because of tariff turmoil stemming from the United States.
Vestiaire Collective's Latest Campaign Targets Fast Fashion Textile Waste

6 days ago | sourcingjournal.com | Rhonda Richford

Luxury resale platform Vestiaire Collective is wrapping up its three-year campaign to tackle textile waste, which has included a ban on fast-fashion brands. In November 2023, Vestiaire blacklisted 30 fashion brands including H&M, Mango, Uniqlo and Zara from being bought, sold or listed on its platform, and continued adding brands such ultra-fast-fashion players Temu and Shein.
Is Fashion’s Past Fossilized in Velvet? A Case Study on Campbell & Kramer

6 days ago | sourcingjournal.com | Alexandra Harrell

Spring came early for Campbell & Kramer. The Earle Girl-backed brand’s latest collection resurrected forgotten fabrics just in time. Whether it was foresight or good fortune, the drop landed at the intersection of intuition and international politics. So much so that what looked like a textbook case of circular fashion in motion is starting to feel less like a closed loop and more like one that’s been locked.
Argent, Citizens of Humanity Team Up for Good Work Capsule

6 days ago | sourcingjournal.com | Lisa Lockwood

Argent and Citizens of Humanity have teamed up for their first collaborative collection called the Good Work Capsule. The partnership is rooted in shared values and a collective vision for dressing with purpose. With the Good Work Capsule, women are encouraged to dress with intention and advocate for better practices in fashion and beyond. “The Good Work capsule is not only a reflection of Argent’s values, but the women we design for.