IKEA bets on local sourcing and urban formats to scale India business
When Ingka Group committed €1.2 billion to broad price reductions across its European network, the move was seen as a tactical defence. In mature markets across the UK and Europe, persistent inflation had curbed consumer willingness to invest in home renovations, pushing customer sentiment toward three... Read more
€10 parcel fee puts EU customs policy on collision course with WTO rules
The European Union’s attempt to tighten controls on low-value e-commerce imports is opening a wider legal and economic debate over where legitimate customs cost recovery ends and protectionist trade barriers begin. The EU’s decision to dismantle its long-standing €150 duty-free de minimis t... Read more
India’s garment makers get a direct route to global digital retail
India’s decision to permit 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in inventory-based e-commerce exclusively for exports could mark a change in the country’s roughly $16-billion ready-made garment export trade. Under Press Note 3 (2026 Series) and subsequent Directorate General of Foreign T... Read more
India’s menswear market finds its sweet spot in the Rs 3,500-7,000 mid-prem…
India’s menswear market is becoming polarized. While the value end continues to compete on price and the luxury segment remains insulated by affluent consumption, the most consequential battle is increasingly unfolding between them. The Indian menswear industry, estimated at $23.50 billion in 2026 and projected... Read more
Armenian Apparel spearheads a nearshoring realignment at Ready to Show Mila…
As the global fashion industry grapples with fragmented supply chains, compressed lead times, and escalating demand for low-minimum-order production, Armenia is stepping into the international spotlight. From September 12 to 14, 2026, a milestone delegation of 10 leading Armenian apparel manufacturers will de... Read more
Testex brings Audi Cabin to Intertextile Shanghai, redefining vehicle inter…
In an unexpected crossover between high-end automotive engineering and ecological textile testing, visitors entering the sustainability showcase at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics were greeted by a full-size electric vehicle. At the center of the Testex pavilion, marking the Swiss testing institute's 180th anni... Read more
Tailoring makes a comeback as men recast the suit around individual style
After nearly a decade of oversized hoodies, rubber-soled sneakers and workplace casualisation, tailoring is making a commercial comeback in global menswear. But the return of the suit does not mean a revival of the rigid corporate uniform. Instead, it reflects a change in why men buy tailored clothing. The global men... Read more
Global activewear, lingerie brands shift more production to India
As activewear and lingerie brands reassess their dependence on concentrated manufacturing bases in China and Vietnam sourcing patterns are changing across the world. Rising wages, tariff uncertainty, geopolitical risk and capacity constraints are pushing buyers to diversify production. India, traditionally ... Read more
Beyond the Catwalk: Ready to Show 2026 charts new global sourcing frontiers…
While the world’s fashion capitals prepare for the Spring/Summer 2027 runways, the operational engine room of European retail is convening on the outskirts of Milan. Running from September 12 to 14, 2026, Ready to Show returns to Fiera Milano-Rho, transforming Hall 10 into an epicenter of internationa... Read more
India’s FTA push reshapes textile export strategy, but import risks persist
India’s new free trade agreements (FTA) are expected to redraw competition for the textile and apparel industry, opening wider preferential access to major consumer markets while exposing parts of the domestic value chain to greater import pressure. India is targeting preferential trade agreements cov... Read more
Madhya Pradesh consolidates textile power with new investments
Madhya Pradesh is rapidly cementing its status as a cornerstone of India’s textile value chain, securing Rs 1,592 crore in fresh investment proposals duri... Read more
Italy, India collaborate to build more resilient supply chains
Actively pursuing an expanded industrial footprint within India’s textile sector, Italy seeks to leverage the momentum from the recently elevated Special ... Read more
Textile Ministry to infuse high-solutions in weaving with ‘Handloom Hackathon 20…
The Ministry of Textiles aims to infuse high-tech solutions into India’s decentralized weaving industry with the recently inaugurated ‘Handloom Hack... Read more
Kering tightens corporate control and retail footprint to accelerate luxury…
French luxury conglomerate Kering has elevated Sophie Maddaloni to the role of Genera... Read more
Milan yarn expo targets global apparel sourcing
The 66th edition of Filo opened at Fiera Milano Rho, gathering international producer... Read more
Global apparel supply chains face heightened scrutiny under expanding US la…
International apparel and textile supply chains are experiencing unprecedented regula... Read more
India fields record youth contingent for global skill showdown
India has dispatched its largest-ever delegation of 70 skilled competitors to WorldSk... Read more
UK clothing imports contract amid shifting sourcing strategies
The United Kingdom experienced a notable shift in its textile and apparel trade secto... Read more
The Lycra Company makes strategic leadership shift with new CEO
The Lycra Company has appointed Hua Du as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective ... Read more
David's Bridal and Kynah launch exclusive co-designed South Asian bridal co…
Amplifying Cultural Accessibility in US Retail North American bridal powerhouse David... Read more
Scaling chemical recycling to meet European circularity mandates
European apparel supply chains are aggressively accelerating commercial investments i... Read more
Carter's revamps identity with new brand campaign
Modernizing Heritage for Millennial and Gen Z Parents North American children's appar... Read more
RSWM highlights eco-friendly milkweed fiber innovations to Textile Minister
RSWM has advanced its sustainable textile portfolio by presenting its latest milkweed... Read more
Nike redefines basketball apparel with launch of new NBA Standard Issue Col…
Nike has unveiled its comprehensive NBA Standard Issue Collection, bridging the histo... Read more
Meamstyle scales digital fleet to capture on-demand apparel growth
Portuguese textile manufacturer Meamstyle is scaling its operational capacity by inte... Read more
A decade of golden fiber revenue: Bangladesh registers Tk 84,002 crore in J…
Bangladesh accumulated Tk 84,002.57 crore through the external trade of raw jute and ... Read more
Bangladesh apparel shipments rise amid headwinds
Bangladesh's RMG sector registered a 5.12 per cent Y-o-Y expansion, reaching $7.50 bi... Read more