Why US apparel prices defied inflation while product quality improved
As inflation reshapes nearly every aspect of American household spending, one consumer category continues to stand apart. Housing costs have risen, grocery bills have climbed steadily, and utility expenses have gone up alongside energy prices. Yet apparel and footwear have largely resisted the inflationary ... Read more
The Resale Revolution: Vinted’s marketplace model reshapes European retail
The French fashion market has reached a turning point. In a development that highlights the growing influence of circular commerce, Vinted has emerged as the leading fashion retailer in France in terms of volume of items sold, overtaking a roster of established apparel giants that have long dominated the ma... Read more
France declares war on ultra-fast fashion with new green law, will reshape …
France has become the first major economy to legislate specifically against the ultra-fast fashion business model, a watershed moment for the global apparel industry. By approving landmark legislation aimed at curbing the environmental impact of high-volume, low-cost fashion imports, the French Parliament h... Read more
France declares war on ultra-fast fashion with new green law, will reshape …
France has become the first major economy to legislate specifically against the ultra-fast fashion business model, a watershed moment for the global apparel industry. By approving landmark legislation aimed at curbing the environmental impact of high-volume, low-cost fashion imports, the French Parliament h... Read more
Click-and-Collect: Why retailers are turning pickup counters into sales mac…
Modern retail has changed the role of the physical store. Once viewed primarily as a point of sale or inventory distribution hub, the storefront is now being redesigned as a sophisticated behavioural engine aimed at influencing purchasing decisions and maximizing profitability. As e-commerce matures and co... Read more
Why fashion e-commerce returns persist despite smarter sizing technology
For over a decade, the fashion sector has invested heavily in virtual fitting rooms, AI-powered size recommendations, and 3D body scanning technologies in an attempt to reduce e-commerce returns. Yet return volumes remain stubbornly high, exposing a deeper structural problem within online fashion retail. A ... Read more
HKRITA, Jeanologia, Looptworks team up for Green Machine Circular Textile Ecosys…
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) has launched a tripartite initiative, the Green Machine Circular Textile Ecosystem in collabor... Read more
Textiles Recycling Expo 2026 highlights industry shift to industrial-grade circu…
Held at Brussels on June 24-25, 2026, the second edition of the Textiles Recycling Expo marked a definitive shift from small-scale pilot projects to industrial-... Read more
Modernization can help bridge productivity gap in apparel sector: AEPC
The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has advocated for an intensive modernization program to bridge the productivity gap in the Indian apparel sector. At... Read more
Primark expands North America presence with new retail formats in Houston, …
Primark is aggressively scaling its presence in the United States, targeting key reta... Read more
India leads global textile sourcing stability and opportunity
India has secured the top position in the 2026 Global Textile Sourcing Risk Index (GT... Read more
India achieves new milestone as apparel exports to EU rise to US$ 4.66 bill…
India’s apparel sector reached a historic milestone in FY25-26, with exports to... Read more
Lacoste forays into premium lifestyle segment in partnership with Alpine
Lacoste is intensifying its foray into the premium lifestyle segment, moving beyond t... Read more
Pact Group boosts circular textile supply chain via stake acquisition in Pl…
Australian industrial packaging leader Pact Group has finalized a strategic investmen... Read more
Primark expands US footprint with dual mid-year openings
Primark is accelerating its American growth trajectory, announcing the opening of two... Read more
Taiwan textile sector integrates circularity through material engineering
Taiwan’s textile manufacturers are aggressively shifting from basic recycled co... Read more
Thailand T&A exports remain resilient amid shifting regional demand
Thailand's textile and apparel (T&A) sector is navigating a period of structural ... Read more
H&M prioritizes margin expansion over physical scale in 2026 restructur…
Swedish retail giant H&M is signaling a definitive departure from aggressive phys... Read more
ELG emerges from bankruptcy with a narrowed focus
Formerly known as Saks Global, Exemplar Luxury Group (ELG) officially exited Chapter ... Read more
Virudhunagar PM MITRA Park attracts Rs 2,192 crore investments
The PM MITRA Mega Textile Park in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, has reached a significant... Read more
Tiruppur to boost performance with $11.5 billion knitwear exports by 2030
India’s preeminent knitwear manufacturing cluster, Tiruppur, has raised its per... Read more
Scoop international re-imagines luxury retail as artisanal movement gains m…
As Scoop International prepares to return to London’s Olympia National from&nbs... Read more
Adidas collaborates with Brawl Stars to merge operations in the virtual wor…
Adidas is reinforcing its ‘Own the Game’ strategy by embedding its brand ... Read more