What the Press Said?

Pinker Moda (Spanish)
(Issue: 329 - 2010) Read more

Hong Kong Trader - Shirt City: Cost-Effective Innovation
(July 21, 2010) In March, more than 400 senior executives, representing all sectors of the apparel industry supply chain, gathered in Hong Kong for the Prime Source Forum. Read more

ATA - Apparel sourcing issues raised at major industry forum in HK
(June/July, 2010) Senior executives from around the world involved in sourcing, manufacturing and servicing for the global apparel industry converged in Hong Kong... Read more

Just-style - Speaking with Style: Fazlul Hoque, president of the BKMEA 
(June 8, 2010)  Bangladesh faces labour, cost and infrastructure challenges as it matures into a key global garment exporter...  Read more

Inside Fashion, India - Emerging Trade Dynamics Post Slowdown
(May, 2010) Sourcing and supply chain management encompass some of the most crucial aspects of the entire apparel industry, but maximizing efficiencies and responding to both challenges and opportunities is a constant struggle especially with the lingering effects of the global financial crisis.  Read more

Apparel India - Effects of Economic Slowdown on Business of Sourcing & Supply Chain Management
(May, 2010) Addressing issues such as when the global consumer levels experienced prior to the financial downturn... Read more

Textile Asia - Moving towards austere times? 
(May, 2010)  What direction would the world economy which is now pulling out of recession head for? This was the major question that participants at this year's Prime Source Forum were most concerned with.  Read more

Global Apparel Update - Over 400 executives from the apparel industry attended the fifth edition of Prime Source Forum 
(May, 2010)  More than 400 delegates from the global apparel industry attended the fifth edition of Prime Source Forum, which was held during March 30-31, 2010, in Hong Kong.  Read more

HKTrader - Unmatched Combination 
(May 5, 2010)  Despite expectations of a drop in attendance at this year’s meeting held in March, attendance, in fact, was up, with 400 delegates from 20 countries taking part. In Six Questions, Mr Duck explains why Hong Kong is a key location for international sourcing executives.  Read more

FashionMag.com - Apparel industry leaders address concerns at 5th edition of Prime Source Forum in Hong Kong
(May 3, 2010)  More than 400 senior executives from over 20 countries representing all sectors of the apparel industry supply chain gathered for the fifth edition of Prime Source Forum in Hong Kong.  Read more

FashionNetAsia.com - Apparel Industry Leaders Address Concerns at 5th Edition of Prime Source Forum in Hong Kong
(May 3, 2010)  Demonstrating the pivotal role that PSF plays in bringing apparel industry experts together, more than 70 panelists, each a specialist in his or her area, participated in this year’s event, discussing the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. Read more

Just-style - Speaking with style: Janet Fox, JC Penney
(April 27, 2010)  Modern day sourcing demands that retailers control their inventory and supplier matrix, while keeping tabs on the growing list of...
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Fibre2Fashion - Apparel industry leaders address concerns at PSF
(April 19, 2010)  As the world continues to wrestle with the ongoing impact of the global financial downturn, more than 400 executives from over 20 countries representing all sectors of the apparel industry supply chain… 
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Just-style - Emerging exporters eye China market share 
(April 16, 2010)   The export markets of China, Vietnam, Bangladesh and Indonesia will be leading global apparel and textiles hot-spots for the next five years...  Read more

WGSN - Prime Source Forum 2010: conference report
(April 14, 2010)   Global demand, protectionism and China's future role in the sourcing landscape were among the key themes to emerge at this year's Prime Source Forum.  Read more

Just-style - Puma chief eager for sustainability standard 
(April 13, 2010)   Puma's CEO Jochen Zeitz also made it clear that sustainability issues are central to the way apparel and footwear firms are currently doing business. 
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South China Morning Post - Prime Source Forum
(April 13, 2010)  Expert insights into international trade policies and on-line consumer trends in China were just two of the topics covered during the fifth Prime Source Forum... Read more

Just-style - The week ahead on just-style... 
(April 12, 2010)  When it comes to sustainability though there is always room for improvement, whether in the supply chain, packaging or design processes. Read more

AEPC News - Quote / unquote: Prime Source Forum 2010
(April 10, 2010)  "We will have to start looking East to find more demand in trade, but these countries favour exports rather than importing"...  Read more

Pinker Moda - Prime Source Forum: Networking global
(April 9, 2010)  El congreso dedicado al aprovisionamiento global de la industria de la moda celebró su quinta edición en Hong Kong con 65 conferenciantes y ponentes que transmitieron muchos datos y puntos de vista relevantes para el sector.  Read more

Just-style - China offset crisis with local apparel demand 
(April 8, 2010)  The financial crisis has forced China to focus on its domestic demand as well as being the workbench of the world, according to a supply chain expert.  Read more

Leather International - Confidence returns to the market at APLF
(April 6, 2010)   The word most used this year was ‘confidence’ with most exhibitors happy with the level of visitors attending the show and placement of orders looking forward. It believed that consumer demand in China, India... Read more

WWD.com - Prime Source Forum Debates Economics and Trade
(April 5, 2010)  Economists and apparel executives at the Prime Source Forum said the pain... Read more

Just-style - Quote/unquote: Prime Source Forum 2010
(March 31, 2010)  
The key themes from this year Prime Source Forum included worldwide demand, sourcing, trade issues, fast fashion, China and sustainability. Here is a collection of comments from the event.  Read more

Just-style - Apparel forum backs single set of standards
(March 31, 2010)  A proposed "standardisation" of global apparel industry guidelines has gathered momentum during the final day of The Prime Source Forum in Hong Kong.  Read more

Just-style - Government boost for textile and clothing firms
(March 30, 2010)  Apparel and textile firms in Hong Kong stand to be among the beneficiaries of the latest research and development cash rebate scheme...  Read more

BNET - Dassault Systemes Demonstrates Leadership for Apparel Industry at 2010 Prime Source Forum
(March 30, 2010)  More and more progressive companies in the fashion industry are relying on PLM solutions to effectively manage thrusts coming from the market in order to have higher chances of market success. Read more

Just-style - Chinese currency issue sparks debate
(March 30, 2010)  Our currency in India is not artificially protected and is strengthening over a period of time, and if the Chinese Renminbi was revalued it would make our exports that much more competitive...  Read more

Just-style - Industry execs seek single set of standards  
(March 29, 2010)  
Speaking at the sidelines of the Prime Source Forum in Hong Kong this morning, Thomas Nelson explained how an umbrella organisation would set standards for apparel companies around the world.  Read more

Just-style - Trade show host buoyed by Asian uptick
(March 29, 2010)  A leading fashion trade show organiser believes that financial confidence is returning to the industry, led by the buoyant Asian market.  Read more

 
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