Purpose – To examine how the textile and clothing industries, both of which retain a significant employment presence in the EU, have responded differently to heightened overseas competition and changes in buyer‐supplier relations. Design/methodology/approach – The paper uses...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the nature of interactions amongst specialists in an embryonic and emerging network. Design/methodology/approach – The approach taken was qualitative research utilising ethnographic methods of interview of key actors. Findings –...