Ecom Squeeze

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We’re back on the gram, finally! We had to start a new account from scratch after the bots at Instagram mysteriously removed our account. We don’t have time to cry over spilt milk, so we’re back, but with even better content. This week alone we have content on finding new suppliers, mistakes to avoid in development and how to make your tech pack great. Follow us to keep up with the latest!

In fashion, manufacturing, & commerce news:

H&M is one of the brands the media loves to blame for fashion's overproduction problem. Justifiably. (I shared this mess just a few weeks ago). But CEO Helmersson is saying all the right things when it comes to planning sustainable business models.

→ RACHEL CERNANSKY, VOGUE BUSINESS

Seriousness is the new provincialism, is the new essay from branding thought leader Ana. It’s worth your time just to scroll through the excellent visuals at least.

→ ANA ANDJELIC, THE SOCIOLOGY OF BUSINESS

Adobe Creative Cloud is on sale through July 25 in North America, save up to 25%. Adobe Illustrator is what professionals use for flat sketches and technical drawings.

→ ADOBE

It’s still necessary, so be prepared: The pitfalls of supply chain regulation.

→ EMMANUEL MARTIN, GIS REPORTS ONLINE

Small and medium online sellers are feeling the squeeze.

→ NPR

The designs that originated from the construction sites of Japan (and my favourite designer when I was in college).

→ ONE BLOCK DOWN

Trend alert: Men's status swimwear

→ JASON DIAMOND, TOWN & COUNTRY

An excellent free resource: A/W 2022-2023 - S/S 2023 trends. Insights on color, fibers, patterns, textiles, and materials for the upcoming seasons.

→ SOURCING AT MAGIC

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