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What does the future hold? Likely more eco-friendly awareness as younger generations increase their buying power. The CGS survey showed that Gen Z ranks ethical business/manufacturing as one of the top factors that affect purchasing decisions. Sustainability is on the cusp of being recognized across the apparel market, from luxury goods to fast fashion. Paul Magel is president of the Business Applications and Technology Outsourcing division at CGS. He leads the company’s flagship BlueCherry® Enterprise Suite of solutions for the fashion, apparel and consumer lifestyle products industry.