Day: July 17, 2026

Upcoming Webinar: Sourcing Trends & Challenges in 2026– Highlights from USFIA’s Annual Fashion Industry Benchmarking Study

Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 2:00pm EST

About the webinar

The webinar will highlight the key findings of the 2026 Fashion Industry Benchmarking Study to be released by the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) this July. The survey was conducted from April to June 2026 and included 30 leading U.S. fashion brands, retailers, and wholesalers, with 80% of respondents employing more than 1,000 people.

During the webinar, study authors Dr. Sheng Lu, Professor in the University of Delaware’s Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies, and Emilie Delaye, Graduate Instructor, will discuss:

  • The U.S. apparel sourcing outlook for 2026
  • The latest tariff impacts on U.S. fashion companies and their sourcing strategies
  • The emergence of sourcing diversification 2.0
  • Trends in nearshoring from the Western Hemisphere, including from CAFTA-DR and USMCA members.
  • The implications of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) renewal for apparel sourcing
  • Sustainability and trade compliance issues related to apparel sourcing

Free registration here