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Webinar: Apparel market grew 4% over 12 months

January 26th, 2024

Webinar: Apparel market grew 4% over 12 months

The Canadian Apparel Federation and Circana teamed up to present an update on the Canadian apparel market.  In a 30-minute webinar, Alecsandra Hancas of Circana shared insights from the firm’s research: Planned cuts in spending across eight segments are deepest in restaurants (68%) and apparel (52%) Beauty was an outlier in a soft market, with 19% growth over 12 months to September 2023. Apparel sales were up 4% while footwear declined by 1% over last year. 34% of apparel was purchased online, compared …

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Blue Cherry Report on technology priorities for 2024

January 16th, 2024

Blue Cherry Report on technology priorities for 2024

What does 2024 have in store for retailers, brands, and their manufacturing partners, and how can your supply chain perform its best? ECOMMERCE GROWTH TREND  Online sales growth. Ten percent or greater online sales growth is forecasted for 2024, according to Insider Intelligence/eMarketer. SUPPLY CHAIN CONSIDERATIONS Advanced Omnichannel Merchandise Planning. The best merchandise plans anticipate customer demand at the regional, local and targeted demographic levels. In 2024, it will be a competitive advantage to drill deep into sales data and …

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CAF efforts yield LDC tariff extension

Posted by Apparel January 13th, 2024

CAF efforts yield LDC tariff extension

After more than a decade of efforts by the CAF, Canada has extended the Least Developed Country Tariff (LDCT) for 10 years, beginning Jan. 1, 2025. The regulations implementing the renewed program were released in October. Changes to the rule of origin and modernized customs procedures will take effect in January 2025. The recording from a webinar outlining the changes is available for viewing to CAF and VQ members only.     For further details, contact CAF Executive Director Bob Kirke: bkirke@apparel.ca

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CORE: 9th investigation launched as year ends

Posted by Apparel January 9th, 2024

CORE: 9th investigation launched as year ends

This follows investigations into Zara Canada, Levi Strauss & Co. Canada, Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren and more Canadian subsidiaries of multinational apparel companies.   In an Initial Assessment Report, Guess? Canada lists jurisdiction and other objections to the complaint.   Zara Canada also contends that CORE lacks jurisdiction to review the complaint. The alleged abuses, Zara writes in its report, do not “arise from” ITX Canada’s operations abroad…”   CORE has launched the investigations since July of this year, following …

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CORE launches new investigation

January 4th, 2024

CORE launches new investigation

CORE, the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise, has launched an investigation into Zara Canada Inc. in response to a complaint filed by a coalition of 28 civil society organizations. This is its eighth investigation into allegations of Uyghur forced labour in the supply chains and operations of Canadian companies.   Among other objections, Zara contends that CORE lacks jurisdiction to review the complaint. The alleged abuses, Zara writes, do not “arise from” ITX Canada’s operations abroad…”   The initial Assessment …

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What's on the horizon for corporate social responsibility in 2024

Posted by Apparel December 19th, 2023

What's on the horizon for corporate social responsibility in 2024

The Canadian Apparel Federation and the U.S. Fashion Industry Association hosted a webinar to  explore social responsibility issues in 2023 and look ahead to 2024. Presenter Avedis Seferian of the Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) shared his extensive knowledge to look at issues expected to impact responsible sourcing practices in the year ahead, including developments in due diligence legislation.   WRAP is a global social compliance certification program. It works with facilities at the ground level to bolster their compliance …

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Digital transformation moves forwardVQ actively pursuing OTN grant extension

Posted by Apparel December 8th, 2023

Digital transformation moves forwardVQ actively pursuing OTN grant extension

As the year draws to a close, Vêtement Québec is proud to report a resounding success in helping to launch numerous digital transformation projects as part of Quebec’s Offensive de transformation numérique (OTN) program.     We are also diligently pursuing an extension to the program so that our industry may continue to advance, compete and thrive in our increasingly digital world.   In 2023, we disbursed close to $1 million in grants to more than 20 companies,  funding everything …

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Mmode gala returns Dec. 4

Posted by Apparel November 30th, 2023

Mmode gala returns Dec. 4

Great news: the mmode gala is back for a third edition. Make sure to take part in this celebration of Quebec's up-and-coming designers and entrepreneurs and the industry's most recent accomplishments. Thanks to our partners, 16 prizes will be awarded during this unforgettable evening.  Where? Salle Désilets at Cégep Marie-VictorinWhen? December 4th 2023For more about mmode, click here.  

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Mmode gala awards $140,000 in prizes

Posted by Apparel November 24th, 2023

Mmode gala awards $140,000 in prizes

Mmode, the metropolitan fashion cluster, held its third  gala this month, honouring 16 emerging designers. More than $140,000 in grants were awarded to promising fashion creators and entrepreneurs.   Among the prizes:  An honourary award was given to Louis Bibeau, founder and CEO of VQ member Logistik Unicorp, for his ongoing involvement in the garment industry. Maxence Eugénie Richard, LaSalle College student  Eliza Faulkner and Arin Gintowt (Eliza Faulkner) for U.S. market development in women’s wear Inder Bedi (BEDI) for …

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