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: Sustained Stimulus Measures Give Rise to Consumer Optimism: China Consumer Survey Insights2Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Diverging Strategies Amid Tariff Impacts in the Pre-Holiday Build-UpAnalyst Corner: The Shifting “Friction Gap” Between Stores and E-Commerce Is Benefitting Digital Channels, with John MercerHoliday Bites—Prime Big Deal Days, Walmart Deals, Target Circle Week and Kohl’s Cyber Deals: Consumer Participation—Data Graphic
