LA Textile Provides Opportunities for Sourcing Amid Supply-Chain Challenges
LA Textile
While the California Market Center has been undergoing a major renovation, LA Textile show producers still made space for its biannual trade show. During its March 4-6 run, exhibitors noticed attendees were interested in sourcing fabrics and notions to remain ahead of the coronavirus threats to the supply chain.
L.A. Market Gets In Under the Wire Before Multiple Trade-Show Cancellations
L.A. Market Week
The March edition of L.A. Market Week signaled one of the final opportunities for buyers to place orders before COVID-19 threats drove the apparel industry to cancel or postpone events for at least a few months.
Faves Aims To Help Retailers Make Sense of Budgets and Buys
Technology
Retailers can expect to meet scores—even hundreds—of people when they attend big trade shows and other buying trips. The experience can become a blur when a buyer tries to recall the styles he or she saw during shows, said Ulla Hald of the retail-technology company Faves Solutions, Inc., maker of the Faves Pro app for buyers.
Retail Trade Groups Say Dump Chinese Import Tariffs
Import/Export
On March 19, members of the retail industry’s leading trade groups joined in a letter asking President Trump to suspend U.S. tariffs in place on Chinese imports. The tariff suspension would serve as a tool to blunt the economic downturn from the coronavirus pandemic, they said.
Apparel News Group Responds to Effects of Coronavirus on the Industry
NEWS
At California Apparel News, we hope you are remaining safe and healthy as the coronavirus has reached a state of emergency in our country and around the world.
Vegan Fashion Week to Stream L.A. Show Following Fashion Week Postponements
Fashion
After the announcements that Art Hearts Fashion’s Los Angeles event and LA Fashion Week’s March edition would be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Vegan Fashion Week founder Emmanuelle Rienda remained steadfast that the April show would go on.
Port of Oakland, Oakland International Airport, Deemed Essential and Will Remain Open
Import/Export
As regions of Northern California, including six Bay Area counties, prepared for shelter-in-place orders in response to COVID-19, the Port of Oakland announced on March 16 that it would remain open for business.
Trendy Golf Looks for a Los Angeles Hole-In-One
London headquartered e-tailer Trendy Golf opened its first physical store on Los Angeles’ La Brea Avenue. It ran from March 9 to March 15.
Tukatech Offers Complimentary Cloud License to Current CAD Users to Work Remotely
Technology
While the COVID-19 panedemic led some to make early attempts to capitalize on this tragic time, others have recognized an opportunity to become part of the solution.
Retailers Temporarily Close Stores, Adjust Hours, Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
Retail
Store closures and reduced hours are some of the ways retailers have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic as leaders of two of the most influential trade groups urged consumers to be mindful of the virus’s issues when they shop.
Fashion District Activity Drops but Showroom Buildings Remain Open
NEWS
Showroom buildings in downtown Los Angeles’ Fashion District remained open on March 16, when local and state governments urged businesses to work from home to blunt the spread of coronavirus.
Billabong Shines at 16th Annual SIMA Awards
Billabong Wins SIMA
The Billabong brand took trophies for three of the significant categories in the 16th SIMA Awards, the surf industry’s awards show.
Fashion Week Events in Los Angeles Postponed as Coronavirus Fears Grow
Fashion
Recent announcements from within the apparel industry have revealed that major Fashion Week events in Los Angeles will be postponed.
With the Coronavirus Spread, UCLA Economists Change 2020 Forecast
ECONOMY
Economists at the prominent UCLA Anderson School of Business revised their bullish forecast on the California and U.S. economies on March 12.
Billabong Goes Brighter with 2nd Billabong x Sincerely Jules Collection
Billabong developed a collaboration line with blogger and influencer Julie Sariñana of the Sincerely Jules line.
Incipio Unveils Plant-Based Mobile Case
MANUFACTURING
Using compostable material Organicore, mobile-accessories brand Incipio created plant-based protective-case designs, bringing an ecologically sound option to this category.
The Brixton Label Tries on Lucas Beaufort’s Art
Count on the Brixton brand to design headwear, chinos and flannels with vintage twist. But the Oceanside, Calif. – headquartered brand released a first on March 12.
