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Notes from the trade.
Short pieces on textile and pet products — what we see in India, China and Europe, and what works on the shop floor. Substance, not marketing.
- 0115 Apr 2026
Three regions, three strengths.
What India, China and Europe each do well in textile and pet-product sourcing — and why one supplier per category rarely works.
- sourcing
- production
2 min - 0229 Apr 2026
Two collections a year — why the rhythm still works.
In textile and pet products, the two-season cycle has stayed in place. How production, retail and end users keep that rhythm intact.
- design
- retail
2 min - 0310 May 2026
The shop floor as design studio.
Three observations from decades of retailer visits: why product development inside the shop works better than at the drawing board.
- design
- retail
2 min