Sign of the Times | Zund America announces the appointment of Julian Bösch as new managing director at Zünd’s Milwaukee-based North American headquarters. With a strong, international background in finance, operations and strategic leadership, Bösch brings varied and valuable experience to his new role at Zund America, according to a press release...

Press Release | SPESA member Aptean recently announced the launch of GenAI Query, a mobile-enabled conversational intelligence feature within AppCentral, its AI-powered platform. Purpose-built to deliver real-time insights from complex business data, GenAI Query eliminates the need for dashboards, technical expertise, or delays...

Press Release | CGS, Inc. recently announced that the company has restructured into four new legal entities, each designed to sharpen focus, accelerate growth, and better serve their respective markets...

Press Release | Tukatech recently announced the launch of its Patented Pattern-Based Fitting Application, a breakthrough virtual fitting room technology designed to transform the online fashion shopping experience...

News Round-Up (2025)

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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)...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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