SJ Fall Summit Companion Report 2024

Sourcing Journal turned 15 this year, so there was a lot to celebrate at the Annual Fall Summit, held in New York in November. Staged just days after the presidential election, the event—SJ 15: Past, Present and Future—presented a timely view of trade, politics, traceability, raw materials, sustainability, machine learning, sourcing and more.

Understandably, the industry was abuzz about the incoming Trump presidency, with the word “tariff” appearing prolifically on every panel. Retailers, brands, trade authorities, service providers, lawyers, activists, manufacturers, compliance leads, and other industry experts took the stage to share their insights of the current and future state of affairs.

To “continue the conversation,” the Fall Summit Companion Report features panel recaps, Q&As with companies from all sides of the industry, and lots of insights for 2025.

Download the report to learn:

• What a second round of Trump tariffs could mean for brands and shoppers.
• How legacy apparel brands can compete with Chinese fast-fashion giants Shein and Temu
• The latest on de minimis reform, transshipments and traceability
• How non-financial considerations like the environment and regulations influence textile demand and sourcing.
• Why climate activists are frustrated by the industry’s lack of cohesion.
• How Tapestry uses AI to enhance site search and product discovery
• What apparel brands need to know as laws like UFLPA, CSRD and CSDDD take effect.
• What Africa’s AGOA and changes in Bangladesh’s government mean for apparel sourcing
• The latest in logistics
• …and more