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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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Company News

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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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Company News

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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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Better Brands: Bear Threads

Heather Williams
3rd April 2020

Every week we showcase more sustainable brands. Whether that’s producing from more ethical sources or reducing harm on the environment using sustainable materials. This week’s “Better Brand” is Bear Threads.

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Emerging Markets in Fashion Sourcing: Opportunities and Considerations

How to Navigate Post-COVID Sourcing as Fashion Retailers

Transparency is the Key for Fashion Supplier Sourcing

The Dupes Trend: How to Protect Your Fashion Brand

Successful Supplier Sourcing Why Data and Analytics are Crucial in Fashion

Determining the Right Clothing Factories for Fashion Brands and Retailers

4 Benefits of Nearshoring for Fashion Brands

Important Changes to our Marketplace – announcement

Sourcing Playground awarded government grant to deliver a cutting edge AI platform for resilient retail supply chains

Better Brands: Bear Threads

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