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Maria Pinto | Designer, Maria Pinto
Get to Know Maria Pinto | 2025 SPESA Executive Conference Keynote Speaker
Aug 3


Sheng Lu, Ph.D. | Professor & Director of Graduate Studies Department of Fashion & Apparel Studies, University of Delaware
Get to Know Sheng Lu, Ph.D. | 2025 SPESA Executive Conference Speaker
Aug 3


Texprocess Americas 2025 News
News Round-Up (2025)
Jul 16


Future Proof Your Business with SPESA
SPESA Announcement | The SPESA Executive Conference brings together stakeholders from across the sewn products supply chain to discuss the most pressing issues facing our industry. So, naturally, this year's discussion topics focus on building resilient, future-ready businesses. Our goal is to provide conference attendees with the tools, insights, and inspiration needed to prevail during uncertain times. Take a look below at the agenda topics planned for Chicago...
Jul 15


Why Fashion Should Focus on Data Management To Weather Global Disruption
By Sourcing Journal | CGS's Paul Magel speaks with Sourcing Journal about the company's 10th annual edition of its BlueCherry State of Supply Chain and Technology Report...
Jul 14


Supporting Our Texas Community | Ways You Can Help
By SPESA | Back in April, we received — quite possibly — the warmest welcome from the Austin, Texas community, when we hosted SPESA’s 2025 Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference there...
Jul 7


Vardhman Yarns & Threads Ltd. Celebrates 50 Years of Stitching Excellence
By Indian Textile Magazine | A major turning point came in 2008, when VYTL entered into a strategic joint venture with American & Efird, a move that synergized the strengths of two global leaders in threads and textile manufacturing. This partnership enabled VYTL to scale new heights in technology, technical know-how, and international market reach—solidifying its leadership in India’s threads industry...
Jul 7


Edgecombe Furniture Selects Lectra’s Valia Furniture Platform To Accelerate Digital Transformation and Boost U.S. Manufacturing Efficiency
Press Release | Lectra announced that Edgecombe Furniture, a U.S.-based hospitality furniture manufacturer, has selected Valia Furniture, Lectra’s next-generation platform, to modernize operations and drive productivity.
Jul 2


Why Boosting U.S. Manufacturing Hinges More on Training and Technology Than Tariffs
By Sourcing Journal | Today, the American fashion industry imports the vast majority of its goods, but supply chain upheaval and trade uncertainty are convincing more brands to take another look at U.S. manufacturing...
Jun 30


Lectra Provides Fashion Brands with Expert Guidance To Embrace Tiktok’s Discovery E-Commerce Model
Press Release | Lectra, smart industrial technology solutions provider for the fashion industry, has announced a new collaboration between Neteven, its centralized management solution for fashion marketplaces, and TikTok Shop. Fashion brands that use Neteven to sell their collections simultaneously on multiple marketplaces throughout the world can now also promote curated merchandise on one of the world’s most popular platforms...
Jun 26


Elevate Textiles’ GHG Emission Reduction Targets Approved by SBTi
Press Release | Elevate Textiles, a global provider of advanced, high-quality products and mission critical textile solutions, is proud to announce the validation of its near-term and net-zero emissions targets by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi)...
Jun 26


Sponsor the 2025 SPESA Executive Conference in Chicago
SPESA Announcement | Check out the available sponsorship opportunities for the 2025 SPESA Executive Conference in Chicago...
Jun 18


Speaker Announcement | Revered Chicago Designer To Speak at Upcoming SPESA Executive Conference (August 27-29, 2025 | Sofitel Magnificent Mile)
SPESA Announcement | Chicago’s premier fashion designer, Maria Pinto, will be taking the stage at SPESA’s upcoming Executive Conference, August 27-29, 2025, at the Sofitel Magnificent Mile...
Jun 17


2025 SPESA Executive Conference To Prioritize Industry Resiliency with Theme: Forging Forward - Building Resilient, Future-Ready Businesses
SPESA Announcement | We're operating in a time of uncertainty — from fluctuating markets to geopolitical concerns to supply chain disruptions. Yet, despite hurdles on the horizon, the sewn products industry has remained resilient...
Jun 17


Maximilien Abadie Is Appointed Deputy CEO Of Lectra
Press Release | Lectra announces the appointment of Maximilien Abadie as Deputy CEO, effective July 1, 2025. In this new role, Maximilien Abadie will oversee the Group’s SaaS activities, with a focus on accelerating their development...
Jun 13


Cutting Through Challenges: From Lost Cargo to Excellence at Texprocess Americas 2025
Blog Post | In a candid conversation, John Hollo, CEO of Pathfinder, reflects on the triumphs and trials of showcasing at Texprocess Americas 2025, revealing the ingenuity behind their flagship X-Calibre cutter, the future of cutting, and why Pathfinder is at the forefront of cutting technology...
Jun 4


TextileGenesis and Recover Team on Traceability Pilot
Sourcing Journal | Recover and TextileGenesis are collaborating on a traceability pilot, meant to help track recycled material through its life...
Jun 3


BlueCherry Featured in June Issue of Fashion Mannuscript
Company Announcement | The June issue of Fashion Mannuscript features two articles highlighting BlueCherry’s leadership in digital transformation for the fashion and apparel industry...
Jun 2


Aptean Unveils Keynote Speakers for “UNITE 2025”: Futurist Erica Orange and Trailblazing Veteran Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.)
Press Release | Aptean is excited to announce two distinguished keynote speakers for “UNITE 2025”, its flagship North American customer conference: renowned futurist and thought leader, Erica Orange, along with decorated veteran and trailblazer, Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.)...
May 29


BlueCherry® ERP Fuels AI-Powered Finance Transformation For EnVogue International
Press Release | CGS announced that home fashion leader and longtime partner, EnVogue International is scaling its BlueCherry platform capabilities to drive greater payment transparency, AI-enabled automation, and real-time financial visibility across its supply chain operations...
May 28
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