| Sourcing Journal turned 15 this year, and its Annual Fall Summit took a long look at the industry. Staged just days after the presidential election, the event—SJ15: Past, Present and Future—presented a timely and contextual view of trade, politics, traceability, raw materials, sustainability, machine learning, sourcing and more. Understandably, the industry was abuzz about the incoming Trump presidency, with the word “tariff” discussed on nearly every panel.
After retailers, brands, trade authorities, service providers, lawyers, activists, manufacturers, compliance leads and more discussed their paths forward at the Summit, this Companion Report “continues the conversation,” with panel recaps, Q&As and additional insights for 2025.
Download the report to learn:
- What a second round of Trump tariffs could mean for brands and shoppers.
- How legacy apparel brands can compete with Chinese fast-fashion giants Shein and Temu
- The latest on de minimis reform, transshipments and traceability
- How non-financial considerations like the environment and regulations influence textile demand and sourcing
- Why climate activists are frustrated by the industry’s lack of cohesion.
- How Tapestry uses AI to enhance site search and product discovery
- What apparel brands need to know as laws like UFLPA, CSRD and CSDDD take effect.
- What Africa’s AGOA and changes in Bangladesh’s government mean for apparel sourcing
- The latest in logistics
- …and more
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