All articles by Hannah Abdulla
A wealth of over 14 years of editorial experience having worked on titles for the John Lewis Partnership and the ITP Group in Dubai, Hannah joined Aroq in 2014 as News Editor on Just Food before landing the role of News Editor on Just Style. In her current role as Deputy Editor on Just Style, Hannah enjoys covering more challenging subjects and exploring the impact of current affairs on global supply chains.
Hannah Abdulla
Apparel sourcing strategies must be built around risk Kavida.ai exec says
Apparel and textile businesses must build their sourcing strategies around risk and should consider the potential of GenAI to maximise efficiencies, supply chain reliance firm Kavida.ai’s co-founder, Anam Rahman, told an audience at the Source Fashion event in London earlier this week.
Textile industry must seize opportunity to shape fibre hemp standards
The hemp sector is being urged to ramp up its focus on data and evidence around hemp production if the fibre is to be adopted as a serious sustainable alternative to cotton.
Deal focus: David’s Bridal much-needed revival could follow acquisition
Industry onlookers say Cion’s acquisition of David’s Bridal could breathe new life into the brand and secure its long-term future.
Kearney urges considered deployment of GenAI to tackle consumer mistrust
New data from global management consulting firm Kearney has revealed while retailers are being encouraged to jump on the generative AI (GenAI) bandwagon, the technology is the least trusted by consumers when compared with other digital platforms.
Soil Association quits Textile Exchange, moves forward with ‘all-encompassing’ GOTS
Soil Association has withdrawn as a certification body from Textile Exchange it announced and plans to focus its energies on certification via the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS).
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US apparel imports dive in May on weakening consumer confidence
US apparel imports continued to slide during May, with shipment quantities falling 28.2% compared to the previous year, owing to headwinds in the US economy and weakening consumer confidence.
GenAI revolutionises fashion retail’s customer communication channels
The ability of generative AI (genAI) to fabricate hyper-customised content is turning the tables in marketing and communication strategies for fashion retailers, according to new research from GlobalData.
Textile Exchange launches Regenerative Agriculture Outcome Framework
Textile Exchange has launched the first phase of the Regenerative Agriculture Outcome Framework, which aims to help the fashion, textile, and apparel industry align on outcomes for assessing the holistic impacts of regenerative agriculture.
GOTS-certified facilities grow 10% in 2022
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has revealed growth of 10% year-on-year with a total 13,549 GOTS-certified facilities in 2022.
Sourcemap CEO on UFLPA: Future success of fashion sector hinges on complete supply chain visibility
In a Just Style exclusive interview, Sourcemap CEO Leonardo Bonanni unpacks the biggest changes the apparel sector has seen since the US government enforced the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA).