China’s inward turn, domestic demand is rewriting the export model
China is undergoing one of its most consequential economic recalibrations in decades, driven by geopolitical instability, rising Western protectionism, and a prolonged domestic property downturn. Once heavily dependent on export-led manufacturing to sustain growth, Beijing is now moving quickly towards inte... Read more
Why Shein sees itself as a technology company, not a fashion brand
The modern fashion industry has traditionally been defined by creativity, merchandising expertise and global sourcing networks. Yet few companies have challenged that formula as aggressively as Shein, whose leadership has long maintained that it is not fundamentally a fashion company using technology, but a... Read more
India’s textile sector turns crisis into competitive advantage
India’s textile and apparel industry has emerged from one of the most turbulent periods in its recent history, transforming a combination of global disruptions into the foundation of a new growth cycle. According to Wazir Advisors’ sector pulse report tracking earnings discussions across 13 lead... Read more
India’s Export Divide: Textile mills advance, apparel makers face global he…
India’s textile and apparel (T&A) sector entered FY2027 with a striking internal contradiction. While the country’s overall merchandise exports increased 18 per cent year-on-year to cross $45 billion in May 2026, the textile and apparel sector moved in the opposite direction, exposing a grow... Read more
China’s inward turn, domestic demand is rewriting the export model
China is undergoing one of its most consequential economic recalibrations in decades, driven by geopolitical instability, rising Western protectionism, and a prolonged domestic property downturn. Once heavily dependent on export-led manufacturing to sustain growth, Beijing is now moving quickly towards inte... Read more
Egypt bets on a $2 bn green textile city to become Europe’s next sourcing h…
Egypt is making a decisive play to become one of the world's most important apparel manufacturing destinations after securing a landmark $2 billion investment from Chinese industrial developer Cloud Chain. The project will establish the Middle East and North Africa region’s first fully integrated carb... Read more
Global spinning machinery market eyes milestone growth by 2033
The global spinning machinery landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with market valuations projected to reach US$ 8.3 billion by 2033. This grow... Read more
Global textile industry transitions to automated circular-integrated systems
The global textile machinery landscape is undergoing a decisive transformation, characterized by a transition from traditional production to highly automated, c... Read more
Lenzing scales bio-based innovation to reshape nonwovens market
The Lenzing Group is accelerating its transition toward fossil-free production by scaling its proprietary Lenzing Nonwoven Technology (LNT). Following a series ... Read more
Meghna Executive Holdings strengthens position with a focus on luxury appar…
Meghna Executive Holdings (MEH) is reinforcing its position in the Bangladeshi market... Read more
Fiscal incentives alone insufficient to secure sector’s future: BGMEA
Following its 43rd AGM on June 20, 2026, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exp... Read more
Riyadh advances creative economy with launch of Fashion District
Saudi Arabia has initiated a significant advancement in its retail and creative infra... Read more
Bangladesh apparel exports across non-traditional markets contract
The ready-made garment (RMG) sector in Bangladesh is contending with a contraction in... Read more
The 2026 edition of 618 Festival concludes with a focus on efficiency and s…
The 2026 edition of the 618 shopping festival has concluded, marking a fundamental tr... Read more
Global cotton demand moderates as exports from US decline
The international cotton trade is witnessing a period of consolidation following a re... Read more
CIFF launches ‘CIFF Nordic Signatures’ in partnership with 10 Corso Como
Extending its influence beyond Denmark, the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CI... Read more
ThredUp enters P2P market with launch of new ‘Direct Listing’ service
ThredUp has officially entered the peer-to-peer (P2P) market with the launch of the &... Read more
Onitsuka Tiger targets US retail return with new store in Los Angeles
Onitsuka Tiger is preparing to re-establish its physical presence in the Unit... Read more
Max Mara shifts global luxury strategy with Shanghai showcase
Italian heritage house Max Mara recently marked its 75th anniversary with a high-prof... Read more
Global spinning machinery market eyes milestone growth by 2033
The global spinning machinery landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, w... Read more
High-profile arrivals rise in Dallas as Addison Bay launches debut store on…
The Dallas retail landscape is witnessing a surge in high-profile arrivals as Philade... Read more
Decathlon scales circular retail with launch of new Swiss store
French sporting goods leader Decathlon has inaugurated its latest retail dest... Read more
US retail rebounds as sales rise in May 2026
The US retail landscape recorded a robust performance in May 2026, with advance estim... Read more