Production

Is Luxury’s Love Affair With ‘Drops’ More Than Marketing?

9 August 2018 • By Christopher Morency

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Is Luxury’s Love Affair With ‘Drops’ More Than Marketing?

High-end brands are implementing Supreme-style ‘drops’ to better connect with young consumers who crave newness at the speed of Instagram.

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US Tariffs Could Push Puma Production Out of China

24 April 2018 • By Reuters

24 April 2018 • By Reuters

The German sportswear maker is working on contingency plans to move some production from China to other Asian markets over potential tariffs imposed on footwear.

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US Tariffs Could Push Puma Production Out of China

The German sportswear maker is working on contingency plans to move some production from China to other Asian markets over potential tariffs imposed on footwear.

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Tom Ford to Show Men’s at New York Fashion Week

23 January 2018 • By BoF Team

23 January 2018 • By BoF Team

BoF's guide to the changing fashion calendar tracks new operating models and approaches, brand by brand.

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Tom Ford to Show Men’s at New York Fashion Week

BoF's guide to the changing fashion calendar tracks new operating models and approaches, brand by brand.

The Business of Beauty

Beauty Brands Are Boosting Speed to Market

22 January 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

The Business of Beauty

Beauty Brands Are Boosting Speed to Market

A new wave of ‘fast beauty’ brands are shortening their innovation cycles and getting products to market quicker than ever before.

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Knitted Sneakers Are Kicking Wool Prices to Record Highs

17 January 2018 • By Bloomberg

17 January 2018 • By Bloomberg

Adidas, Nike and Puma are using wool in sneakers and clothing, as more consumers seek out natural fibres over synthetic.

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Knitted Sneakers Are Kicking Wool Prices to Record Highs

Adidas, Nike and Puma are using wool in sneakers and clothing, as more consumers seek out natural fibres over synthetic.

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Made in the USA: Dead or Alive?

13 November 2017 • By Katie Weisman

Made in the USA: Dead or Alive?

In North Carolina, once a booming textiles and apparel hub, there are signs of struggle — and life.

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Hermès to Expand Leather-Goods Output in France, Add 500 Jobs

30 October 2017 • By Bloomberg

30 October 2017 • By Bloomberg

Increasing production is a key aim for the luxury goods maker as it seeks to reduce waiting lists for its signature handbags.

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Hermès to Expand Leather-Goods Output in France, Add 500 Jobs

Increasing production is a key aim for the luxury goods maker as it seeks to reduce waiting lists for its signature handbags.

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H&M, Zara Grapple With Sustainability Trend This Holiday Season

30 November 2016 • By Bloomberg

30 November 2016 • By Bloomberg

More than 14 percent of US consumers looked for apparel and accessories made from natural materials in 2016, up from 12.9 percent last year.

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H&M, Zara Grapple With Sustainability Trend This Holiday Season

More than 14 percent of US consumers looked for apparel and accessories made from natural materials in 2016, up from 12.9 percent last year.

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Is Sneaker Production Making a Return Run To The US?

24 October 2016 • By Associated Press

24 October 2016 • By Associated Press

Cheaper labour costs drove athletic shoe production to Asia in the 1970s, but it's beginning to regain a foothold in the United States.

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Is Sneaker Production Making a Return Run To The US?

Cheaper labour costs drove athletic shoe production to Asia in the 1970s, but it's beginning to regain a foothold in the United States.

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Kangol Manufacturer Brings Hat-Making Machines Back to US

9 September 2016 • By Associated Press

9 September 2016 • By Associated Press

Bollman Hat Co., which produces a style of hats made famous by actor Samuel L. Jackson and rappers, has moved its hat-making machines from China to Lancaster County.

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Kangol Manufacturer Brings Hat-Making Machines Back to US

Bollman Hat Co., which produces a style of hats made famous by actor Samuel L. Jackson and rappers, has moved its hat-making machines from China to Lancaster County.