Kate Nishimura
Senior news and features editor, Sourcing Journal
Kate Nishimura is senior news and features editor at Sourcing Journal. She writes the columns On Brand, about issues facing brands, and On the Hill, about how legislation and lawmakers affect the apparel and footwear industry.
| Role | Senior news and features editor |
|---|---|
| Outlet | Sourcing Journal |
| Beat | Brands, legislation, apparel and footwear industry |
Who is Kate Nishimura?
Kate Nishimura is senior news and features editor at Sourcing Journal, the US trade publication covering fashion sourcing, supply chains and retail. She leads features coverage and writes two regular columns.
Coverage
Her columns give her a defined place in the publication:
- On Brand, which looks at timely issues for emerging and established brands
- On the Hill, which examines how legislation and lawmakers affect the apparel and footwear industry
Through On the Hill she follows policy themes that matter to brands and suppliers, such as trade, regulation and compliance as they apply to apparel and footwear. On Brand looks at how companies respond to market conditions, consumer expectations and competitive pressure.
Beyond her columns, she edits news and features across the publication's coverage of sourcing, manufacturing and retail.
Events
Nishimura moderates sessions at Sourcing Journal conferences, including the Sourcing Journal Summit and SJLA, as well as the publication's End to End Efficiency programmes on supply chain operations. In these roles she brings executives from brands, retailers and suppliers together to discuss operational and policy challenges.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Kate Nishimura?
Kate Nishimura is senior news and features editor at Sourcing Journal.
What does Kate Nishimura write about?
She writes On Brand, about issues facing brands, and On the Hill, about how legislation affects the apparel and footwear industry.