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The vibe was positive as buyers converged on the LA fashion district for Los Angeles Market Week, held Oct. 9–12. By all accounts, the largest and busiest market of the year was well attended as buyers shopped for Spring ’24. The energy was decidedly upbeat with an abundance of amenities and opportunities for attendees to enjoy, mingle and shop traditional, top-tier contemporary and on-trend luxury collections. There was a buzz on every floor at The New Martwhich also hosted Designers and Agents; at the Cooper Design Spacewhich hosted Brand Assembly; and at the California Market Centerwhich hosted the fifth annual…
Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Patagonia: Up to 50% Off Fleece pullovers; (photos/Patagonia) As of March 27, gear lovers can browse through Patagonia’s online-only sale to find loads of great apparel and gear for half off. That’s mostly for past-season products, including items like fleeces, jackets, snow pants, shorts, and tech tees. With discounts available on products from fall 2023 and earlier, it’s a perfect time to snag quality gear at reduced prices. Case in point: the Men’s Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T Fleece Pullover, now just $69 after a 51%…
Christian Chensvold, Associate Editor | Friday, January 19, 2024 Whether or not you have champagne on New Year’s Eve, there was reason to celebrate the close of 2023, according to retail-sales figures released today by the National Retail Federation. According to the NRF, which defines the holiday season as Nov. 1–Dec. 31, core retail sales (not including expenditures on automobiles and restaurants) during the 2023 holiday season grew 3.8 percent over 2022 to a record $964.4 billion, despite continued inflation and high interest rates. Holiday sales at clothing and accessory stores were up 3 percent, while sales for the full…
Impressions Expo, the leading trade show and conference dedicated to the decorated-apparel and imprinted-products industry, was held Jan. 18–21 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif. “Impressions Expo surpassed our expectations. With engaging activations in the arena to impactful displays in the lobby, the excitement resonated. “The Shop Talks, expo floor and conference sessions drew enthusiastic crowds, leaving both attendees and exhibitors delighted with the successful outcome,” said Kayla McGarry, associate show director. Trending in technology Israel-based Kornit Digital showcased Apollo, which, said CEO Ronen Samuel, “enables you to print directly on any fabric without the use…
Fashion and apparel business owners hope that 2024 will be the year that yields positive momentum and economic recovery following years of inflationary pressures. Since 2022, business leaders in the U.S. have yearned for good news from the Federal Reserve, as the central bank charted a course to avoid a recession by increasing its rates, which led to a 22-year high in 2023 and now stand at 5.25–5.5 percent. As fashion businesses and consumers wait to see how the United States’ central bank navigates 2024, California Apparel News asked industry leaders: When thinking about the potential for the Federal Reserve…
Air-freight charges for haulage from Dhaka to European destinations have escalated, attributing to increased pressure and capacity constraints amid continued insecurity in seaborne trade. Media reports maintained this citing the relevant sources while adding exporters are facing the brunt of rising export costs this March, grappling with additional hurdles of trucking cargoes up to New Delhi for air-shipment amid congestion at Dhaka airport. Freight-forwarders revealed airlines operating from Dhaka to various European destinations were levying between $4.0 and $4.80 per kilogram of goods, an increase from $3.5 in February and $2.0 in January. Rates for transported export goods to the…