Sourcing Journal

1 day ago | sourcingjournal.com | Ryma Chikhoune

Re/Done, the Los Angeles-based denim brand known for its upcycled designs, has new leadership. Phillip Prado has been named chief executive officer, effective immediately. The executive, with two decades of experience in fashion, has had roles at Calvin Klein, Burberry, and most recently, he was the global chief merchandising officer at Gucci in Milan, after serving as its senior vice president of merchandising of the Americas.

2 days ago | sourcingjournal.com | Stephen Garner

Shares for Dr. Martens Plc surged nearly 24 percent on Thursday following the release of a new strategic turnaround plan in efforts to return to profit growth in fiscal 2026. According to chief executive officer Ije Nwokorie, who took the helm earlier this year, the company’s “single focus” in fiscal 2025 was to bring stability back to Dr. Martens.

3 days ago | sourcingjournal.com | Alexandra Harrell

Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering news from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers. Following a four-year research program by North Carolina State University, Woolmark’s study confirmed that 100 percent Merino wool base-layer garments deliver superior thermal and added performance benefits during stop-and-go sports.

4 days ago | sourcingjournal.com | Glenn Taylor

Canada Post and its 55,000-member postal worker union are taking different sides on how they want to resolve their 18-month-long labor dispute. Over the weekend, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) requested the national courier to take the talks to binding arbitration, which would enable the companies to select a neutral third party that rules on terms of a new contract.

4 days ago | sourcingjournal.com | Meghan Hall

Voxel announced Tuesday it had secured a $44 million Series B round, led by NewRoad Capital Partners with further participation from Eclipse, Rite Hite, Tokio Marine, MTech, HG Ventures and Whitestone. The San Francisco-based startup uses computer vision to help companies identify real-time employee safety hazards in warehouses, at ports and in manufacturing facilities.