Rural India emerges as apparel’s next manufacturing frontier as investments…
For decades, India’s apparel industry’s growth revolved around densely packed urban clusters such as Bengaluru, Tiruppur, Noida and Gurugram, where supply chains, export houses and labour pools created economies of scale. In 2026, however, the commercial centre of gravity is beginn... Read more
From ghost malls to fulfilment engines China’s retail space rewiring enters…
China’s retail economy has entered a paradoxical phase where macro expansion and micro distress are happening simultaneously. Total retail sales of consumer goods rose 3.7 per cent to 50.12 trillion yuan in 2025, highlighting the continued depth of domestic demand. Yet beneath that topli... Read more
From commodity to control, Asia’s growing grip on the polyester chain
" " The global polyester market has seen a reset that extends far beyond crude-linked volatility. Polyester, now accounting for over half of global fiber consumption, is no longer governed solely by input costs or cyclical demand. Instead, it is being reshaped by a concentrated supply chain c... Read more
The End of Youth Obsession: Retail’s shift toward the silver economy
Forget the youth obsession, the ‘Silver Economy’ is no longer peripheral, it is the nucleus of global retail growth. In 2026, women over 50 are the ultimate power consumers, wielding 75 per cent of US household wealth. This isn't just about volume; it’s about the stability pr... Read more
Footprint up, like-for-like down, Primark’s demerger comes at a critical mo…
Associated British Foods’ decision to demerge Primark into a standalone listed entity, marks one of the most consequential shifts in global fashion retail this year. Seen as a move to unlock shareholder value by removing the conglomerate discount, the spin-off also places sharper scrutin... Read more
Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2026: GBA connectivity and AI innovation drive mid-year …
The global textile industry is preparing for a strategic return to the South China manufacturing heartland as Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2026 gears up for its June 9–11 edition. Located at the Shenzhen Exhibition and Convention Center (Futian), the fair arrives at a pivotal moment for the Asia-P... Read more
Cultural capital eclipses fast fashion as specialty retail reclaims value
" " Specialty retail is shifting sharply toward curated, high-margin product l... Read more
Riopele and John Varvatos boost menswear evolution in high-performance sust…
The long-standing alliance between Portuguese textile powerhouse Riopele and lu... Read more
Turkish mills shift focus to advanced functional substrates
Turkish textile manufacturers are rapidly reconfiguring production lines to cap... Read more
Divergence between raw materials and final garments production widens: Repo…
Official data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry reveals, there ... Read more
Cross-border alliances reshape South Asian apparel sourcing landscape
The landscape of South Asian apparel manufacturing is witnessing a critical shi... Read more
Beijing exit of French fashion landmark shakes up western luxury retail mar…
The impending closure of Galeries Lafayette’s 28,000-sq-m Beijing flagshi... Read more