By Kristi Ellis
The percentage of fashion companies expecting to strongly increase sourcing from Vietnam fell significantly, as uncertainty related to the ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact loomed large, a new U.S. Fashion Industry Association survey revealed Wednesday.
The survey included 30 of the largest U.S. retailers, apparel brands, importers and wholesalers, encompassing fashion firms, department stores and lifestyle brands selling a range of products from apparel and accessories to footwear and home goods.