Fashion brands plan to consolidate sourcing over next two years

Apparel companies are opting to maintain the geographic diversity they already have while prioritizing partners that provide flexibility and compliance rigor, per a 2026 fashion benchmarking study.
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Apparel companies are opting to maintain the geographic diversity they already have while prioritizing partners that provide flexibility and compliance rigor, per a 2026 fashion benchmarking study.
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