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Find New Supplier or Change Factories: A How-to Guide for Fashion Retail Sourcing Specialists

  • Kendall Atkinson
  • 8th June 2023
Successful fashion retail businesses depend heavily on fruitful relationships with their suppliers and factories. However, there are instances when a sourcing specialist needs to find a new factory or change…
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  • 4 minute read

Emerging Markets in Fashion Sourcing: Opportunities and Considerations

  • Kendall Atkinson
  • 1st June 2023
Sourcing from emerging markets has recently gained traction, increasing its popularity as a sourcing strategy. These markets, often characterised by rapid economic growth and development, present lucrative opportunities for fashion…
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How to Navigate Post-COVID Sourcing as Fashion Retailers

  • Kendall Atkinson
  • 26th May 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to the global fashion industry, dramatically impacting sourcing practices. From lockdowns halting production to shipping delays causing inventory issues, fashion retailers grappled with a…
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Transparency is the Key for Fashion Supplier Sourcing

  • Heather Williams
  • 22nd May 2023
In today’s fast-paced fashion industry, transparency is crucial for making informed decisions and establishing trust with sourcing suppliers. With increasing pressure from consumers and government policies alike calling for more…
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The Dupes Trend: How to Protect Your Fashion Brand

  • Kendall Atkinson
  • 20th April 2023
In today’s rapidly evolving and cycling fashion industry, designs from small and innovative brands to luxury brands are increasingly being copied by other (predominately fast) fashion brands to maintain a…
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Successful Supplier Sourcing Why Data and Analytics are Crucial in Fashion

  • Heather Williams
  • 6th April 2023
In today’s fast-paced fashion industry, strategic sourcing can make or break a business. The selection of the country and supplier responsible for producing your company’s products can impact multiple key…
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Determining the Right Clothing Factories for Fashion Brands and Retailers

  • Heather Williams
  • 6th March 2023
For fashion brands and retailers, selecting the right clothing factory or supplier can be a challenging task. With increasing competition and ever-changing customer preferences, it’s essential to work with a…
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4 Benefits of Nearshoring for Fashion Brands

  • Heather Williams
  • 2nd March 2023
Nearshoring is an increasingly popular sourcing strategy for fashion brands looking to optimize their supply chain and reduce costs. It involves sourcing products from nearby countries or regions rather than…
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Important Changes to our Marketplace – announcement

  • Fred Russias
  • 9th September 2021
We are making important changes to our Marketplace. We have learnt a lot since we launched in 2017 and listened to all feedback. If you haven’t already seen in the…
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Sourcing Playground awarded government grant to deliver a cutting edge AI platform for resilient retail supply chains

  • Heather Williams
  • 25th June 2020
Sourcing Playground is really pleased to announce that we have been awarded funding by Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, selected from a huge 8600 applications across the UK. The…
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