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March 18th, 2025

Computer Generated Solutions, Inc. (CGS), a leading global provider of supply chain management software solutions for fashion businesses through its BlueCherry® platform, today released its 10th annual BlueCherry State of Supply Chain & Technology Report. It provides a decade-long analysis of trends, challenges, and opportunities in the fashion supply chain landscape and reveals two top technology priorities in 2025: cultivating AI-driven insights and optimizing merchandise demand planning.   Over 300 executives across the global apparel, footwear, accessories, consumer lifestyle goods, retail, …

February 27th, 2025

Canadian Apparel Insights - February 2025 Prepared by Trendex North America.   Retail Apparel Update Marks, Canada’s second-largest apparel specialty retailer, with 383 stores, reported that its sales decreased 0.6% during 2024, despite a 2.4% sales increase in Q4. Gains in men's casualwear and children’s apparel/footwear were offset by a decline in Marks industrial business. Gildan’s sales in the U.S. during 2024 increased 1.9%, while its sales in Canada decreased 4.3%. In total, Gildan’s sales for 2024 increased 2.4%. Unisync, a …

February 12th, 2025

  Tired of searching for the perfect candidate? Let CAF streamline your hiring process and connect you with top industry talent! Introducing CAF's new and improved Job Posting System! Now, you can effortlessly showcase your job opportunities on caf-fcv.ca, reaching thousands of skilled professionals within the CAF network. Here's what makes CAF's Job Board exceptional: Extensive Reach: Your job posting will be featured on our website for a full 60 days and included in an upcoming issue of the CAF …

January 30th, 2025

The Canadian Apparel Federation (CAF) and CGS’s BlueCherry today announced a strategic partnership to help accelerate the digital transformation of the Canadian apparel sector. CAF is the national association of the Canadian apparel industry, providing members with advice on national and global competitive issues. BlueCherry is the award-winning, end-to-end supply chain management solution built expressly for high-growth organizations in fashion, apparel, consumer lifestyle products, home goods, and retail.    To support the continued growth and competitiveness of the Canadian fashion …

December 3rd, 2024

Though hard to predict even in the best of times, the fashion industry is in for a particularly tumultuous and uncertain 2025. A long-feared cyclical slowdown has arrived. Consumers, scarred by the recent period of high inflation, are increasingly price-sensitive. There is also the surprising rise of dupes, the acceleration of climate change and the continued reshuffling of global trade. Regional differences, which came into focus in 2024, will become even starker in the coming year. In short, the negative …

November 29th, 2024

CS Payment proudly offers cutting-edge payment processing technology with exclusive rates for CAF members across Canada. Accept Visa, Mastercard, Interac, Amex, and more, with next-morning deposits to any bank.  Maximize your savings with our merchant surcharge program, reducing processing fees by up to 80%.  Our offerings include:- A full range of Clover terminals, tablets, and POS systems- Internet connectivity via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or LTE- An online dashboard for real-time data visibility- Email payment requests and inventory management Contact us to …

November 25th, 2024

  Canadian Apparel Directory: Showcase Your Brand to a National Audience The Canadian Apparel Federation is excited to announce the launch of our redesigned national industry directory! Our new platform offers a streamlined and visually appealing experience, making it easier than ever to connect with key players in the Canadian apparel industry. Our previous directory was outdated and cumbersome. The new directory is user-friendly, allowing you to effortlessly create and update your company listing. We invite you to create a …

November 22nd, 2024

The Canadian Apparel Federation's newly revamped biweekly newsletter, the CAF Bulletin, and website (CAF-FCV.CA) are your best choice for reaching key decision-makers in the apparel industry. We've streamlined our platform to deliver the latest industry news and connect you with your target audience more effectively than ever before. Looking to boost your brand awareness? Our advertising options put your business directly in front of over 6,000 engaged apparel industry professionals. Choose from high-impact leaderboard ads, banner ads, or in-depth advertorials …

November 8th, 2024

Darwynn Fulfillment Darwynn Fulfillment, a leading provider of tech-enabled logistics solutions, offers CAF members exclusive benefits, including up to 15% savings on fulfillment and shipping services. Our strategically located Canadian fulfillment centers, combined with advanced technology, enable seamless order processing and integration across e-commerce, retail, and wholesale channels. Additionally, Darwynn's carbon-neutral delivery options help apparel brands meet sustainability goals while enhancing operational efficiency. Together with the CAF, we empower brands to grow locally and internationally with reliable, cost-effective logistics solutions. …

August 22nd, 2024

We are excited to announce that CAF will launch a brand-new website in September. This upgrade is a key part of our ongoing efforts to enhance membership management and communication. Over the past year, we have been working diligently to update our website, along with our membership application and renewal processes. These changes will streamline administrative tasks and allow us to deliver important information to our members more efficiently. One of the major enhancements will be the introduction of working …