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Retail Reimagined: How digital and discounts are reshaping the Netherlands

The Netherlands, once a bastion of brick-and-mortar retail, is going throough a multifaceted transformation. From bustling city centers to quaint provincial towns, the familiar landscape of shops is morphing, due to several reasons that are reshaping consumer behavior and forcing businesses to adapt or peri... Read more

Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2025 returns to strengthen South China’s role as a texti…

After attracting nearly 20,000 visitors from 45 countries and regions last year, Yarn Expo Shenzhen is set to return from 11 to 13 June 2025 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian). The event will once again reinforce South China’s position as a key hub for textile innovation, suppor... Read more

Global crackdown looms on duty-free fast fashion shipments from China

A global backlash is intensifying against the rapid proliferation of duty-free, low-value parcel shipments, predominantly originating from China's fast fashion hubs like Guangzhou. These shipments, which have increased exponentially in recent years, are facing scrutiny and regulatory changes in major market... Read more

CHIC Shanghai 2025 Spring Edition sets record with 165,000 visitors

CHIC Shanghai 2025, Asia’s largest fashion trade fair, successfully launched from March 11 to 13 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. With 1,175 exhibitors and 1,211 brands spread over 117,200 square meters, the event reflected structural changes in China’s fashion indus... Read more

Bangladesh's RMG industry a boon for India's raw material exports

Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) industry, a global powerhouse, continues its rapid expansion, leading to rise in raw material imports. Recent data from the Bangladesh Bank reveals a significant uptick in imports during the first four months of the fiscal year 2024-25 (July-October). Specifically, yarn... Read more

India’s Export Divide: Apparel growth masks textile decline

A recent analysis of collated export data by CITI for February 2025 reveals some intriguing trends for Indian textile and apparel sector. In February 2025, Indian textile exports saw a downturn, registering a 7.35 per cent decrease compared to February 2024. This decline is further reflected in the cumulat... Read more

India’s GST Maze: Textile units caught in classification chaos

The recent investigations by the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) officials into over 20 textile units across India, over misclassification of processing activities, highlight a critical challenge within the GST regime. At the heart of the problem is the distinction between ‘job work services&rsq... Read more

A Resurgence in Denim and Deals: GAP and Old Navy's 2024 triumph

In a retail scenario that is constantly shifting with changing consumer preferences and economic pressures, Gap Inc., and specifically its flagship brands Gap and Old Navy, have emerged as unexpected winners in 2024. Once facing concerns about their relevance with declining sales, these iconic American bran... Read more

Indian designers elevate global fashion at Moscow Fashion Week

The Fourth Moscow Fashion Week, held from March 13 to 18, 2025, at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall, reaffirmed its status as a key event in the global fashion industry. The event attracted leading designers, industry professionals, international buyers, and fashion enthusiasts, creating a dynamic platfor... Read more

Vietnam’s VIATT 2025 expands global reach with innovation and sustainabilit…

Record growth in attendance and exhibitors The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles, and Textile Technologies (VIATT) 2025 concluded successfully, further solidifying its role as a key trade platform for the global textile industry. The second edition, held from 26-28 February 2025, saw ov... Read more

Fashion's Future: The rise of dropshipping in global and Indian e-commerce

Dropshipping, the innovative e-commerce model where retailers sell products without holding inventory, has quietly transformed into a global juggernaut. In recent years, dropshipping has seen explosive growth, with by platforms like Shopify, AliExpress, and SaleHoo. Global dropshipping scenario The globa... Read more

Global spandex market poised for explosive growth, India's position on the …

The global spandex market is stretching its way to significant growth, projected to reach a staggering $20.8 billion by 2033, says a recent market analysis. This represents a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4 per cent from its current value of $9.3 billion in 2023. Driven by a growing demand ... Read more

Texhibition Istanbul 2025 draws global textile industry to Turkiye

Texhibition Istanbul 2025 reaffirmed its status as a leading international trade fair for fabrics, yarns, and textile accessories. Organized by ITKIB Fuarcılık A S in collaboration with the Istanbul Textile Exporters Association (ITHIB), the event took place from March 5-7 at the Istanbul Expo Center. It we... Read more

EU-India FTA: Textile & apparel industry poised for a transformative le…

With a renewed push and a target of finalizing a deal by the end of 2025, the long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union and India is generating a lot of excitement, particularly within the textile and apparel (T&A) sector. This landmark deal, touted as "the largest deal of this ... Read more

Unravelling Threads: Are apparel stores facing a ‘retail apocalypse’?

The familiar sight of bustling clothing stores, once cornerstones of shopping malls and high streets, is fading. A chilling wind is sweeping through the apparel retail sector, leaving behind a trail of shuttered storefronts and bankruptcies. The so-called ‘retail apocalypse’, a term that has hau... Read more

Threadbare Standards: The cracks in global garment industry's quality façad…

A recent survey by product auditing firm QIMA reveals the persistent quality and failure issues plaguing the global garment industry, a disconcerting trend of declining standards amidst escalating pressures. This isn't just a matter of frayed seams; it's a systemic issue impacting consumer trust, brand repu... Read more

Unravelling the interplay between apparel prices and Consumer Price Index

The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a critical barometer of economic health, reflects the average change in prices paid by urban consumers for a basket of consumer goods and services. While food and energy prices often dominate headlines, the subtle fluctuations within the apparel sector also weave a significan... Read more

Luxury in Flux: Navigating shifts in consumer behaviour, market dynamics

The global luxury industry, synonymous with exclusivity and opulence, is changing as is revealed in Bain & Company's 23rd Annual Luxury Report. It highlights a nuanced landscape marked by shifting consumer behavior, regional disparities, and evolving market dynamics. What is driving change? Macroecon... Read more

The Tariff Tightrope: India's textile industry navigates US trade barriers

The reverberations of Trump administrations latest tariffs have extended far beyond American borders, casting a long shadow over the Indian textile and apparel industry, a vital cog in the nation’s economic machinery. As a key exporter to the US market, India's textile sector is now passing through a ... Read more

US Tariffs: A global trade war with far-reaching consequences

The Trump administration's decision to impose sweeping tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico has sent ripples of uncertainty throughout the global economy. This move has sparked fears of an all-out trade war, with potentially devastating consequences for businesses and consumers worldwide. Howev... Read more

VF Corp's shifting sourcing landscape a look at 2023-2024 trends

In an era of geopolitical volatility and supply chain disruptions, apparel giants are navigating a complex landscape, meticulously adjusting their sourcing strategies. A recent analysis by Sheng Lu, Professor & Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies at the Universi... Read more

Luxury in Flux: Navigating shifts in consumer behaviour, market dynamics

TechnoSport, Karl Mayer, and A T E host successful open house event in Indi…

TechnoSport has taken a significant leap in activewear manufacturing by integrating high-performance Karl Mayer tricot machines at its new mega factory in Perundurai, South India. This marks a milestone as the first activewear brand in the region to leverage such advanced warp knitting technology. With this... Read more

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