INDUSTRY ISSUES
Growing Out of Uncertainty - How the sewn products industry adapts and grows in the face of uncertainty
By Michael McDonald, SPESA President | March 6, 2026
Each year SPESA releases what we call our “State of the Industry.” Often it’s timed around the U.S. State of the Union and serves as an opportunity for our team to reflect back on the year prior and look ahead to the new year we’re in.
Newsmakers 2021: Commerce-as-a-Service Platform Nogin Names Jay J. Ku as Executive VP, CCO
CaaS platform Nogin announced Jay J. Ku as its new executive vice president and chief commercial officer. In the new position, the veteran marketing executive will lead Nogin’s brand-management and creative teams, which include e-commerce specialists, performance marketers, planners, buyers, retention marketers, writers and designers, who will aid brands including Hurley, Kenneth Cole, bebe, FRYE, Kendall + Kylie, Justice and Honeywell.
Newsmakers 2021: FashionGo Expands to Include Drop-shipping, More Virtual Trade Shows
Leading B2B wholesale online marketplace FashionGo has grown its platform to include services that help businesses develop their online presence.
Centric Software Acquires Armonica Retail
Centric Software has announced the acquisition of end-to-end retail-planning-solutions provider Armonica Retail.
Browzwear and Fashion Snoops Partner to Create True-to-Life 3D Designs
Browzwear, a 3D digital-solutions provider for the fashion industry, and global trend-forecasting agency Fashion Snoops have announced a partnership that will create and showcase a variety of designs from the upcoming season in 3D.
Supacolor Opens Third North American Factory
Supacolor, a leader in the garment-decorating industry, has announced the opening of its third United States location, in Atlanta, Ga.
eBay Completes Majority Sale of eBay Korea
eBay announced it has completed the transfer of an 80.01 percent stake in its Korean businesses for approximately $3 billion to E-mart, a South Korean retail chain.
VNTANA Announces Latest Funding Round, Expansion in 3D and AR E-commerce
VNTANA, which provides 3D content-management software, has announced its latest round of funding, which will be used to scale and continue recruitment of talent across the organization.
Material Exchange Acquires Olah Inc. Agency
Material Exchange, the fast-growing international virtual marketplace, announced it has acquired the agency division of Olah Inc., a New York–based firm focused on the denim and sportswear industries.
FashionGo Announces Launch of Drop-shipping Service
The B2B fashion marketplace FashionGo has announced a new service that will help businesses sell smarter, shop better and grow faster.
MySize Partners with GK Software
MySize Inc., a provider of AI-driven measurement solutions, has announced an innovation partnership with GK Software, provider of retail-sector software.
Jay J. Ku Appointed EVP and CCO at Nogin
CaaS platform Nogin recently announced the appointment of Jay J. Ku as executive vice president and chief commerce officer.
Poshmark Allows Big Brands to Sell on Its Platform Through Brand Closet
Poshmark, a leading social marketplace, has announced its new Brand Closet program, an expansion of its social-commerce capabilities that allows brands to sell directly to customers for the first time in Poshmark’s history.
PacSun Partners With BitPay to Accept Cryptocurrencies
Recently,Anaheim, Calif.–based PacSun announced a partnership with leading blockchain payment provider BitPay that will allow the Southern California–lifestyle brand’s customers to pay for their purchases with cryptocurrency.
Kornit Digital Introduces Presto MAX
Kornit Digital, a market leader in sustainable, on-demand production technologies, has announced the release of its newest system, Kornit Presto MAX.
Kendu Brings on Daniel Cortazar as Managing Director
Kendu, the in-store visual-solutions provider, announced that Daniel Cortazar has joined the company as managing director. In his new role, Cortazar will oversee all business operations in the United States and Latin America.
