The 10.3 mn-tonne cotton trade boom will be driven by scarcity, not su…
The global cotton trade is entering an unusual expansion phase. Trade volumes are expected to rise steadily over the next four years, yet production is moving in the opposite direction. Rather than reflecting abundant supply, the projected increase in international shipments signals a reshaping of sourcing ... Read more
From Volume to Value: How fashion supply chains are defending margins …
For decades, the global textile and apparel industry measured success through factory utilisation. Full order books, high machine occupancy and uninterrupted production were considered indicators of commercial strength. That equation is now breaking down. Today's manufacturers are discovering that running f... Read more
The new retail math, smaller footprint, faster returns, sharper focus
The US retail industry is passing through one of its most impactful change in decades. What appears on the surface to be a wave of store closures is, in reality, a large-scale redistribution of consumer spending and retail space. After 7,325 store closures in 2024, projections indicate that nearly 15,000 st... Read more
The Operator Economy: China is rewriting the rules of global brand own…
For decades, Western brands relied on centralized control over design, distribution, merchandising, and retail expansion in China market. That model is rapidly losing relevance in a market increasingly defined by localized consumer behavior, digital ecosystems, and operational agility. The clearest evidence... Read more
US cotton blacklist reshapes global textile supply chains
The US’ latest expansion of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List is more than another trade sanction. By adding 43 Chinese companies on August 3, the US has shifted regulatory scrutiny from finished apparel to the beginning of the textile value chain. The move increases the black... Read more
Lean stores, stronger margins, H&M's strategy reflects global reta…
Profits are taking precedence over physical expansion in global apparel retail today. Years of building extensive store networks are giving way to a leaner operating model as fashion retailers adapt to slow discretionary spending, rising operating costs and rapid growth of ecommerce. H&M Group's latest ... Read more
Victoria’s Secret records robust Q1 growth amid strategic repositioning
Victoria’s Secret & Co has reported a resilient performance for Q1, F... Read more
Source Fashion elevates technical literacy in supply chain management
As the fashion industry grapples with the complexities of circularity and suppl... Read more
USDA strategy targets long-term viability for US cotton producers
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a comprehensi... Read more
Muga Silk gains global traction via strategic branding
The Government of Assam has intensified its efforts to position Muga silk, the ... Read more
Lambodhara Textiles reports robust financial performance in FY26
Lambodhara Textiles has reported a robust financial performance for FY26, headl... Read more
Debmac boosts apparel productivity with launch of next-generation sewing au…
The Indian apparel manufacturing sector is witnessing a surge in technological ... Read more
Zara expands premium childrenswear footprint through Caramel London partner…
Zara is intensifying its efforts to capture the affluent childrenswear market t... Read more
Luxury houses transition to America as global retail landscapes shift
As the global luxury sector grapples with cooling demand in Europe and persiste... Read more
United Textiles reports sharp revenue contraction in FY ’26
United Textiles has reported a significant financial downturn for FY26, registe... Read more
Supply chain bottlenecks stifle textile production
The Indian textile and apparel sector is currently grappling with significant o... Read more