Question of the WeekWhat Five Trends Are Shaping Apparel Sourcing? Coresight Research July 6, 2020 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Five Trends Are Shaping Apparel Sourcing? We identify five key trends that are shaping apparel sourcing: Companies are looking for new sourcing destinations and more are likely to move sourcing out of China; companies are adding onshoring or nearshoring to their sourcing mix; technology, including the Internet of Things, robotics and 3D design, is playing a greater role; sustainable sourcing is becoming the norm; and retailer-supplier collaboration presents win-win opportunities. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: US Back to School 2025, Part 2: Where Consumers Will Shop—Opportunities with Higher-Income Shoppers, in Retail Media and on TikTokThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 12: US Retail and Consumer LatestHoliday 2024: UK Retail Wrap-Up—Cautious Spending and Late Shopping Fuel Volatile Peak TradingFinancial Confidence Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 25, 2025—Infographic
