Bangladesh: protests end after pay hike promise
After a week of garment worker protests in Bangladesh that turned violent at times, factories are open again and workers back at their work places as of Sunday. This was…
Sprider closes after 35 years trading
Greek casual wear Sprider Stores has announced its closure after 35 years in the trade. The company was founded in Athens in 1978 and was listed on the Athens stock…
Reebok opens UK’s first FitHub concept store
Sportswear giant Reebok has opened the first FitHub concept store in London’s Covent Garden as it pushes forward with its plan to get people active while reposition the brand as…
Marc Jacobs is leaving Louis Vuitton
It has been confirmed by LVMH chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault that designer Marc Jacobs is leaving Louis Vuitton after 16-years to focus on his own label. Following months of…
John Lewis ‘most wanted’ retailer
Department store chain John Lewis and value retailer Primark have ranked as the top two retailers that consumers would most like to see open in their preferred shopping location, according…
Jaeger back on track with 5-year turnaround plan
ANALYSIS_ Upscale British fashion brand Jaeger is back on track after cutting losses for fiscal year to 23 of February. The recovery has been led by new chief executive Colin…
IAF’s World Fashion Convention on the secret of successful export
The IAF’s 29th World Fashion Convention that took place in Shanghai this year showed how successful brands are able to bring make export across continents work...Read More Best of Fashion || Fashion Retail
CFDA teams up with Google on e-commerce platform
The Council of Fashion Designers of America is teaming up with Google on a new shopping platform that will “deepen engagement” between designers and consumers. The new shopping app for…
Bosideng all set to buy British fashion chain
Chinese down and menswear retailer Bosideng is ready to acquire a British 80-shop fashion chain. In its quest to build a European presence, increase sales outside of China and boost…
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China’s CPTPP membership could create hurdles for US’ textile industry
Textile and apparel companies have been on a high alert ever since China submitted its application to join the 11-member... Read more
Sustainability pressures compel brands to relook raw material choices
The pandemic has accelerated demand for clothes made from performance fabrics because of its moisture-wicking, anti-odor and cooling properties they... Read more
Apparel dominates Brand Finance’s 2021 luxury brands list with 62% value
In 2021, 62 per cent of the total value generated by the world’s top 50 valuable luxury and premium brands... Read more
Innovations to help China’s luxe brands retain sheen despite official crackdown
New rules by China’s State Administration of Market Regulation for technology firms have halted the bull run of Chinese luxury... Read more
PLI scheme will make Indian textile industry self-reliant
Fuelling industrial growth since the pre-British era, Indian textile industry is likely to reach a value of $300 billion by... Read more
Innovation labs helping brands launch new, sustainable materials
The activewear industry has received a huge push in the last three years with brands from Adidas to Pangaia to... Read more
Bangladesh: New Accord fails in brands’ legal accountability to suppliers
The recent renewal of the Bangladesh Accord has sparked a debate amongst industry leaders on the feasibility its renewal. While... Read more
Diversification can help Vietnam lift production amid latest COVID-19 outbreak
The outbreak of COVID-19’s Delta variant has paralyzed Vietnam’s garment industry. Though factories are allowed to operate they have to... Read more
Cotton prices to be bullish this year predict analysts
Cotton futures contract reached a 7.5-year high in August as falling global supply gave a boost to demand from China.... Read more
Collaborations to be key for future textile industry growth
Collaborations are an important part of supply chain management in the textile industry. They help the industry create the right... Read more