by bharwani.kenchen | Oct 21, 2026 | Press
Kenchen Bharwani, a New York-based fashion consultant at Empire Apparel LLC who sources for Marmaxx Group stores like Marshalls and T.J. Maxx, told Inc. that TJX is “being very selective about where it puts its next dollar.” She added that these closures give her...
by bharwani.kenchen | Oct 21, 2026 | Press
H&M has reported using AI to identify flood risks and factory closures in Bangladesh and to scale back some production there, while a company press contact said the retailer uses AI to improve visibility, cut waste, and support sustainability goals. Bharwani added...
by bharwani.kenchen | Oct 21, 2026 | Press
“Shoppers will continue to be hunting for discounts,” Kenchen Bharwani, a fashion consultant for Empire Apparel LLC in New York, told The Epoch Times, predicting off-price chains will keep winning if they maintain a strong mix of recognizable brands. Walmart, she...
by bharwani.kenchen | Aug 13, 2026 | Press
Brands like ASOS, H&M, and Gap are turning to AI platforms to unearth the complex layers of their supply chains, where sourcing, tariffs, water use, regulations, weather, and other factors impact how apparel is made and shipped. “AI helps them bring the...
by bharwani.kenchen | Oct 24, 2024 | Press
‘Sustainability’ is the biggest buzzword in every industry right now — and fashion is no exception. The fashion industry is one of the world’s biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions with a carbon footprint that is larger than aviation and shipping...
