Sourcing

In this insightful article, Wicrant Gambhir ( Ex-Landmark | Ex-Gap | Ex-Jockey Fashion) explains why brands are looking for supply chain partners who can help them navigate uncertainties, accelerate speed to market, create a continuous comp

US tariff policy keeps changing. Duties go up, then come down, then shift again, often with little notice. For procurement teams, this constant back-and-forth makes it genuinely difficult to plan. Currency volatility is adding another heada

In trousers, the category that matters most given its sheer global volume, India’s cotton trouser exports grew 14% year-on-year in 2025, reaching US $1.15 billion. That outpaces Bangladesh’s 9% growth and trails only Vietnam’s 30% exp

Lead times across India’s domestic apparel industry have compressed sharply in recent years, and the pressure is only building

Apparel Resources has come up with 'The 50 Big Ideas', developed in close consultation with industry leaders, operators and experts across the domain to develop a framework that addresses how Manufacturing, Retail, Design, Sourcing And Supp

Today, about 85% of VF’s products are made in Southeast Asia, Central and South America. Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia and Indonesia are its top four sourcing countries. Less than 2% now comes from China. This shift makes Bangladesh more

In India, one of the world’s largest sourcing hubs, brands can no longer stop at saying they are sustainable. They need to show it, not through glossy reports or marketing claims, but through supply chain data, real progress on decarbonis

In an exclusive conversation with Apparel Resources, Adiba Rahman, Country Manager, Cherryfield Bangladesh discusses about the recent changes in global sourcing trends which have been reshaped by strict sustainability laws, faster turnaroun

For Tory Burch, which blends luxury with accessibility and is putting increasing focus on sustainability, Bangladesh could be a smart addition to its sourcing mix as the country has become a leader in sustainable manufacturing and now has t