Beyond the DTC Rush: Levi’s hybrid channel strategy sets a new retail bench…
The global apparel sector is entering a phase where channel strategy is no longer a tactical lever but a core determinant of profitability. Levi Strauss & Co. has emerged as a defining case study in this shift, reporting that direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels now account for 52 per cent of... Read more
The New Rules of Resale: EPR turning secondhand into fashion’s strategic gr…
The global fashion industry is facing a decisive regulatory and commercial reset. What began as a sustainability narrative around reuse and recycling is now evolving into a hard-edged business imperative, driven by the rise of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Across major markets, parti... Read more
The 2027 Mandate: Why denim’s future hinges on verifiable data
For decades, the global denim industry has relied on a narrative of durability, heritage, and authenticity. That narrative is now being stress-tested by a new operational reality: data integrity. As per Nicolas Prophte, Founder of the Denim Deal Foundation and former supply chain executive acr... Read more
Europe’s textile core unravels as costs, imports and policy pressure bite
Europe’s textile and apparel sector, long seen as a benchmark for craftsmanship and industrial depth, is slipping into a prolonged slowdown. The latest EURATEX data signals a third consecutive year of decline, with industry leaders warning of a steady erosion in global competitiveness. T... Read more
Automation, innovation, regulation are the forces shaping textiles in 2026
The global textile sector has entered a new era. Early 2026 saw the industry breach a $1.06 trillion valuation, reflecting a transformation that goes far beyond production volumes or labor cost arbitrage. Today, technical sophistication, regulatory navigation, and material intelligence define competit... Read more
The new Brussels rulebook, every EU apparel order is now a balance-sheet ri…
The humble export order sheet is undergoing a transformation. What was once a straightforward commercial instrument: SKU, volume, FOB price, delivery window, is rapidly becoming a risk document shaped by regulatory pressure from Brussels. With the European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainab... Read more
Indian apparel leaders urge global brands to back supply chain modernizatio…
As India prepares to host the Bharat Tex 2026 mega-event in new delhi, the appa... Read more
Lego leverages ogre-sized nostalgia to anchor 2026 growth strategy
The Lego Group has formally unveiled its inaugural Shrek collection, marking a ... Read more
From voluntary pacts to binding impact: The DST strategic transition
The German Partnership for Sustainable Textiles has officially completed its st... Read more
CCIC revives Indian handloom dominance with ‘Soul Threads’ heritage launch
The Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India (CCIC) has inaugurated its ... Read more
New Era shifts strategy to hi-tech experiential commerce
New Era Cap Co has officially inaugurated its North American flagship store in ... Read more
Hugo Boss faces advocacy pressure to re-sign Pakistan Safety Accord
On the 13th anniversary of the Rana Plaza disaster, global advocacy groups, inc... Read more