By Kristi Ellis
In a survey of 29 of the largest American retailers, apparel brands, textile companies and importers and wholesalers, 55 percent of the executives said they plan to increase their production somewhat in the U.S. in the next two years. The companies included fashion brands, department stores and lifestyle brands selling a range of products from apparel to footwear, accessories and home goods.
The new study, prepared by Sheng Lu, assistant professor in the department of Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design at the University of Rhode Island, in collaboration with the U.S. Fashion Industry Association, also found that about 77 percent of respondents said they already source products from the U.S.