Leading Through a Logistics Lineage: Q&A With Matson Logistics’ Michael T. Johnson
Matson Logistics, a 40‑year subsidiary of the 150‑year‑old Matson, Inc., has broadened its footprint from a domestic carrier to a global supply‑chain partner offering freight‑forwarding, intermodal rail, warehousing and transpacific shipping. Since 2013 the company rolled out an expedited LCL service that now spans China, Vietnam, Cambodia and is adding Thailand and Bangladesh routes. A fleet renewal program will introduce three 3,400‑TEU vessels capable of 23 knots, slated for service in early 2027. The firm emphasizes custom IT solutions for mid‑size apparel importers while navigating disruptions from the Middle East conflict.
ASU FIDM Fashion Show in DTLA Unveils L.A. Student Designs
Arizona State University’s Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (ASU FIDM) staged a runway show on May 2 at Grand Hope Park in downtown Los Angeles, presenting the capstone collections of its Los Angeles‑based students. The designers were instructed to weave local influences—media, entertainment,...
Trend-Driven Vs. Classic—How Cash-Strapped Customers Shop for Denim
Economic pressure is forcing denim shoppers to prioritize value, but the category remains resilient because jeans offer durability and style. Industry leaders note a split: younger consumers chase trend‑forward silhouettes, while older or budget‑conscious buyers gravitate toward classic, long‑lasting cuts....
Dressing for the Future: How NetSuite and AI Are Transforming the Apparel Industry
Apparel brands are turning to Oracle NetSuite’s cloud ERP combined with artificial intelligence to overcome the industry’s chronic inventory, forecasting, and margin challenges. NetSuite provides a single source of truth for matrix inventory, omni‑channel orders, landed‑cost tracking, and multi‑entity finance....
The Desktop Revolution: How xTool Is Democratizing Industrial-Grade Apparel Printing
xTool, now the world’s second‑largest DTF brand, has introduced the xTool Apparel Printer—a desktop‑sized machine that delivers industrial‑grade direct‑to‑film quality for small businesses and independent designers. The printer packs a 16 MP AI camera, generative AI design‑to‑print workflow and native macOS...
NY Now Acquired by RMG Following Deal With Emerald
Rockview Management Group (RMG) has acquired the NY NOW wholesale gift, home and lifestyle trade show from Emerald Holding, Inc. The new ownership team—industry veterans Dorothy Belshaw, William Lacey and Karen Olson—plans to revamp the biannual event, beginning with the...
Dallas Market Center Promotes Cunningham and Harper to New Positions
Dallas Market Center announced two senior promotions: Jill Cunningham is now Executive Vice President of Apparel Leasing, and Amy Harper has been elevated to Executive Vice President of Marketing. Both leaders will report directly to President and CEO Cindy Morris. Cunningham,...
Denim’s Future and Legacy Take Center Stage at Kingpins Amsterdam
The Kingpins Amsterdam denim show attracted 1,033 attendees from 514 companies spanning 40 countries, a modest decline from its October edition as retailers tighten travel budgets. This season introduced an expanded Jeanius Hub for startups and brought back the Made...
DuPont Artistri Operations in Iowa Powered by 100 Percent Renewable Electricity
DuPont announced that its Artistri Digital Printing Solutions plant in Fort Madison, Iowa, now runs on 100 percent renewable electricity through Renewable Energy Certificates. The shift delivers a 61 percent cut in Scope 2 greenhouse‑gas emissions, advancing DuPont’s pledge to net‑zero carbon by...
Inside the Industry
The latest industry roundup highlights a wave of technology‑driven initiatives across fashion and supply chain sectors. Texbase unveiled a CPSC eFiling solution to simplify product safety reporting, while Fast Simon introduced an AI platform that instantly flags successful, overexposed, and...
WGSN and Coloro Announce the Color of the Year for 2028
WGSN and Coloro have unveiled Radiant Earth as the 2028 Color of the Year. The shade is positioned as a grounded, neutral tone that conveys resilience and trust amid ongoing global uncertainty. Senior forecaster Stephanie Barnscher describes it as a...
Everlane’s New Collection Reinforces Its Longstanding Commitment to Sustainable Style
Everlane unveiled its Spring 2026 collection, featuring garments crafted from Masters of Flax Fibre linen. The certified linen requires no irrigation, avoids GMOs, and generates 74.3 percent fewer carbon emissions than conventional linen. Each piece is fully traceable from seed to finished...
JOOR Integrates Proprietary AI Tool Into Shoppable Fall ’26 Women’s Trend Report
JOOR, the leading B2B fashion wholesale platform, has embedded its proprietary artificial intelligence tool into the newly released Fall 2026 Women’s Trend Report, making the report shoppable. The AI augments human curators by analyzing runway data and buyer behavior to surface...
Hardis Supply Chain and Pandora Partner on Global WMS Transformation
Hardis Supply Chain has entered a strategic partnership with Pandora, the world’s largest jewelry retailer by volume, to execute a global warehouse‑management‑system (WMS) transformation. The rollout will span Europe, Thailand and North America as part of Pandora’s broader modernization program...
Fast Simon Instantly Tells Merchandisers What Products Are Successful, Overexposed—Or Hidden Gems
Fast Simon’s new AI platform gives e‑commerce merchandisers instant, data‑driven insight into product performance. It identifies winners, overexposed items, and hidden‑gem products within minutes, while also projecting the long‑term impact of current merchandising choices. The tool promises faster optimization of listings,...