November 13, 2025
If insanity means doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results, then it’s encouraging that sustainability advocates are reconsidering old ways and thinking outside the box. But the industry needs real change leadership to prevent a large “sustainability retreat,” especially amid today’s economic and geopolitical turbulence.
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October 16, 2025
Even in the best of times, business can be unpredictable. But in today’s perfect storm of fiery geopolitics, economic pressures and social discord, that uncertainty has turned into chaos. The question remains: How will you navigate it? The companion report “continues the conversation" with recaps, Q&As, and most importantly, insights for 2026.
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September 24, 2025
Supima's AQRe™ Project unlocks the potential for more cross-tier collaboration and enables more efficient supply chain management.
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September 19, 2025
Sourcing Journal and Oritain's comprehensive “Readiness Report: The Future of Fashion Traceability—Sustainability and Supply Chains in 2026 and Beyond” sheds light on the industry's current progress and gaps, with a look toward future strategies surrounding traceability.
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September 10, 2025
When it comes to logistics and technology, machines and humans continue their symbiotic dance—getting goods loaded, shipped, railed, trucked, stored, sorted, picked, packed and delivered with ever-greater efficiencies. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, automation and other legacy technology continue to work in tandem to create connected warehouses with enhanced, speed and inventory tracking.
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July 21, 2025
Arguably the most quintessential American garment, jeans have been manufactured primarily overseas for decades. However, there are still pockets of domestic opportunity, often driven by a renewed appreciation for heritage and nostalgia.
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June 27, 2025
It takes an entire ecosystem—investors, biotech startups, suppliers, brands, retailers and even consumers—to bring next-gen materials to adulthood. SJ's Material Innovations Report dives into the industry's most innovative advances and hurdles.
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May 27, 2025
Big Business is rapidly embracing technology, but at what cost? How robots and AI can make the fashion industry smarter, faster, better—without sacrificing humanity.
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March 19, 2025
The changing political climate in the U.S. seems to have shifted sustainability lower down the list of priorities with the official exit from the Paris Agreement and a commitment to increase fossil fuel extraction. This has created uncertainty among businesses wishing to align their efforts with future government sustainability requirements. That said, the underlying drivers of a sustainable future—innovation, tapping into cost-efficient renewable energy, and consumer demand for ethical practices—remain intact.
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February 26, 2025
From uncertain tariffs and geopolitical upheaval to impending regulations, sourcing has never been more in flux. The 2025 SJ State of the Industry Sourcing Report explores the obstacles and optimism in the industry right now.
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