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Posted by Danielle Kuczer July 25th, 2025

The Canadian Apparel Federation (CAF) and global digital solutions provider Fortude today announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating digital adoption within the Canadian fashion and apparel sector. Through this collaboration, CAF and Fortude will equip Canadian apparel businesses with the knowledge and tools to embrace digital solutions and AI-led transformations that will drive competitive growth. As the fashion industry evolves to meet new expectations around speed, agility, and data-driven decision-making, advanced technology solutions have emerged as key enablers, optimizing …

June 1st, 2025

Gateway to Europe offers a comprehensive range of services to Canadian fashion, sports, and lifestyle companies looking to expand into Europe and the UK. Tailored to the needs of small to medium-sized brands, the program supports growth, minimizes risk, and provides all necessary operational support, without requiring a European entity. Through the partnership with the Canadian Apparel Federation, members gain direct access to a proven setup designed to simplify cross-border expansion. What We Offer Gateway to Europe streamlines your international …

May 30th, 2025

Canadian Apparel Monthly Digest June 2025Canadian Apparel Insights Retail Apparel Update Canadian apparel e-commerce sales in 2024 increased 1.9% to C$7,373 million according to Trendex. Lululemon’s sales during Q1 2025 in only its 71 Canadian stores increased 3.8% and accounted for 12.3% of its parent company’s total sales. DSW Canada, operator of 175 shoe specialty stores, reported that its total sales in Q1 2025 decreased 2.9%, while its comparable sales declined 9.2% Reitmans (Canada) sales fell 4.1% in its Q1 …

March 18th, 2025

Computer Generated Solutions, Inc. (CGS), a leading global provider of supply chain management software solutions for fashion businesses through its BlueCherry® platform, today released its 10th annual BlueCherry State of Supply Chain & Technology Report. It provides a decade-long analysis of trends, challenges, and opportunities in the fashion supply chain landscape and reveals two top technology priorities in 2025: cultivating AI-driven insights and optimizing merchandise demand planning.   Over 300 executives across the global apparel, footwear, accessories, consumer lifestyle goods, retail, …

February 27th, 2025

Canadian Apparel Insights - February 2025 Prepared by Trendex North America.   Retail Apparel Update Marks, Canada’s second-largest apparel specialty retailer, with 383 stores, reported that its sales decreased 0.6% during 2024, despite a 2.4% sales increase in Q4. Gains in men's casualwear and children’s apparel/footwear were offset by a decline in Marks industrial business. Gildan’s sales in the U.S. during 2024 increased 1.9%, while its sales in Canada decreased 4.3%. In total, Gildan’s sales for 2024 increased 2.4%. Unisync, a …

February 12th, 2025

  Tired of searching for the perfect candidate? Let CAF streamline your hiring process and connect you with top industry talent! Introducing CAF's new and improved Job Posting System! Now, you can effortlessly showcase your job opportunities on caf-fcv.ca, reaching thousands of skilled professionals within the CAF network. Here's what makes CAF's Job Board exceptional: Extensive Reach: Your job posting will be featured on our website for a full 60 days and included in an upcoming issue of the CAF …

January 30th, 2025

The Canadian Apparel Federation (CAF) and CGS’s BlueCherry today announced a strategic partnership to help accelerate the digital transformation of the Canadian apparel sector. CAF is the national association of the Canadian apparel industry, providing members with advice on national and global competitive issues. BlueCherry is the award-winning, end-to-end supply chain management solution built expressly for high-growth organizations in fashion, apparel, consumer lifestyle products, home goods, and retail.    To support the continued growth and competitiveness of the Canadian fashion …

December 3rd, 2024

Though hard to predict even in the best of times, the fashion industry is in for a particularly tumultuous and uncertain 2025. A long-feared cyclical slowdown has arrived. Consumers, scarred by the recent period of high inflation, are increasingly price-sensitive. There is also the surprising rise of dupes, the acceleration of climate change and the continued reshuffling of global trade. Regional differences, which came into focus in 2024, will become even starker in the coming year. In short, the negative …

November 29th, 2024

CS Payment proudly offers cutting-edge payment processing technology with exclusive rates for CAF members across Canada. Accept Visa, Mastercard, Interac, Amex, and more, with next-morning deposits to any bank.  Maximize your savings with our merchant surcharge program, reducing processing fees by up to 80%.  Our offerings include:- A full range of Clover terminals, tablets, and POS systems- Internet connectivity via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or LTE- An online dashboard for real-time data visibility- Email payment requests and inventory management Contact us to …

November 25th, 2024

  Canadian Apparel Directory: Showcase Your Brand to a National Audience The Canadian Apparel Federation is excited to announce the launch of our redesigned national industry directory! Our new platform offers a streamlined and visually appealing experience, making it easier than ever to connect with key players in the Canadian apparel industry. Our previous directory was outdated and cumbersome. The new directory is user-friendly, allowing you to effortlessly create and update your company listing. We invite you to create a …