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Welcome to the Source Home & Gift Content Hub, where you’ll find a host of resources covering retail industry insights and relevant trends in sustainability and sourcing. Stay ahead of the game with our on-demand seminars, videos, reports, and articles.

Recorded in partnership with Retail 100 in our Source studios, our ‘Intelligence Series’ are designed to provide valuable insights and practical tips to help you navigate the dynamic world of fashion sourcing.

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Retail 100 Intelligence Series

Recorded in partnership with Retail 100 in our Source studios, our ‘Intelligence Series’ are designed to provide valuable insights and practical tips to help you navigate the dynamic world of fashion sourcing.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, dive in, explore, and be inspired by the wealth of knowledge.

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Keep informed with the latest news, advice, and insights from industry experts. Articles written by our partners, guest writers, and the Source Home & Gift team can be found here.

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  • As companies grapple with complex supply chains impacted by GEOPOLITICAL factors not least  the terror  of TRUMP TARIFFS - agility and openness to new strategies supported by super fast technologies w ...
  •   In response, some brands have focused on the quality and longevity of their products as a point of difference.    What’s often missing though is evidence to back up a lot of these claims.   How well ...
  • But if we push beyond the mantra a little, we can see this sustainability effort has an inbuilt problem. Because we can’t contextualise the most important of the 3Rs – reduce – when we don’t know how ...
  • Intentions are high - but execution is lagging While many fashion leaders express bold intentions to embrace circular business models, few are turning those promises into scalable strategies. The Brit ...
  • The DCTS represents more than just another trade program - it's a practical framework that addresses the exact challenges keeping you up at night.   This scheme provides reduced or zero tariffs on tho ...
  •   Supporting ecodesign The environmental impact of any product or clothing is largely determined at the point of design – when someone chooses what it’s made of. AI can help designers create more sust ...
  • Over the next two years, the world of sustainability is entering a new phase - one defined by heavy regulation, mandatory transparency, and real consequences for those who fall short. Brands and retai ...
  • On February 26th, the European Commission adopted an ‘Omnibus’ package of proposals that aim to streamline EU rules and boost competitiveness. Central is a proposal to amend the CSRD to only apply to ...
  • ReBorn has an uplifting sourcing journey that emphasizes sustainability and advancement. But where did it originate, and how did it evolve into the product now available in stores with some of the UK’ ...
  • As the dust settles on the biggest gifting season of 2024, it’s a good time to examine the consumer behaviours that will continue to influence gift buying in the coming 12 months. How will the way we ...
  • 5 realistic retail trends for 2025

    23 Dec 2024 Insider Trends
    It’s that time of year where everyone gets out their retail crystal ball and starts predicting the trends that will shape the next 12 months. All too often, either the same trends get mentioned every ...
  • Crafting the perfect sourcing brief

    23 Dec 2024 Sara Allbright, Retail 100
    When you engage a new factory or producer to develop a product range, the quality of your sourcing brief will significantly influence the efficiency and success of your new product development (NPD) p ...