In this episode of Analyst’s Choice featuring the Taiwan Hosiery Manufacturers Association, gain market insights on the emerging hosiery trends to source in 2021 and beyond. Guest suppliers Chern.Yi General Manager Tony Chung, Light Tai Industries Sales Manager Samina Tsao, and Jessica Chiu of Jong Her Hosiery introduce the latest sock trends from recreational to […]
Friday links: smart cities, food waste fashion (20 Aug 2021)
Smart city initiatives promise to make cities more connected, efficient and sustainable How will today’s technologies – 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain – transform urban areas into smart cities? In this article, three trends are put forth for reimagining urbanization in neighborhoods, public spaces and mobility, and an emerging solution toward implementation. Could Food […]
[VIDEO] Functional socks: Combining fashion with function
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Global Sources LIVE Sourcing Talk continues with all-new episodes featuring the Taiwan Hosiery Manufacturers Association. From thermal socks and diabetic socks to toeless socks, outdoor socks and more, learn everything about functional socks for the active consumer. Analyst’s Choice was live on August 5. Joining our host, Arvi Dacuba, were Shang Chiao Sales Manager Poker Chang, […]
A new Sourcing Talk series – all about socks
Global Sources has teamed up with the Taiwan Hosiery Manufacturers Association to deliver a new series of live discussions and demos that is all about socks and hosiery. It’s a huge market – and growing. Global sales of socks are estimated to reach US$56 billion by the end of 2031, increasing at a CAGR […]
Rethinking supply chain management
How companies are reviewing sourcing practices to combat disruptions and build resilience The COVID-19 pandemic exposed weaknesses in supply chains around the world, so a major rethink is underway. Lockdowns paralyzed production, suddenly cutting off access to critical materials and components. And when restrictions eased, there followed a massive reallocation of resources to deal with […]