Can India’s textile sector convert FTAs into global dominance?
What began as a cautious China Plus One sourcing strategy for global apparel trade, has now evolved into a full-scale global diversification exercise, forcing brands and retailers to redraw supply chains that were once overwhelmingly concentrated in China. In the middle of this transition stands India, arme... Read more
No More Easy Wins: Why global retailers are losing ground in China
China’s retail sector has entered a new phase, one defined not by aspiration, but by scrutiny. The long-standing advantage enjoyed by international brands has eroded sharply, replaced by a consumer mindset that prioritizes functionality, speed, and localized relevance over global prestige. Just a few ... Read more
Resale overtakes fast fashion as vinted climbs UK Retail rankings
For the first time in decades, the British fashion market is witnessing a major change as resale platform Vinted secures the third position in the UK retail rankings by revenue. According to the MediaVision Q1 2026 Fashion Report, the peer-to-peer marketplace has overtaken established global fashion giants ... Read more
Shein Buys Everlane: Why sustainable fashion brands are losing the scale wa…
The acquisition of Shein by premium basics label Everlane marks a defining moment in the global apparel industry. What initially appears to be another distressed acquisition is, in reality, the clearest signal yet that the post-pandemic direct-to-consumer boom has officially collapsed under the weight of sc... Read more
Status, Rewired: Health, AI and experience are displacing heritage luxury
The global luxury industry is not facing a demand fall it is confronting a redefinition of value. As bellwethers like LVMH, Kering, and Chanel signal declining growth, the underlying narrative is less about macroeconomic stress and more about capital migration. The High-Net-Worth Individual (HNWI), long the... Read more
Secondhand apparel enters asset era as global resale market targets $393 bn…
Clothing is increasingly being treated not as a depreciating consumer good but as a tradable financial-like asset. As per ThredUp 2026 Resale Report, the secondhand apparel sector is projected to reach $393 billion by 2030, growing at over twice the pace of traditional retail fashion. What was once ... Read more
BASF India balances margin pressures with strategic expansion in textile in…
BASF India has reported a resilient financial performance for the fiscal year ending ... Read more
Dior elevates lifestyle strategy with launch of haute wellness collection
Dior is aggressively expanding its footprint in the burgeoning luxury wellness sector... Read more
PT Globalindo Intimates accelerates digital transformation to secure linger…
Embarking on a comprehensive digital overhaul, Indonesian intimate apparel specialist... Read more
Intertextile Shanghai 2026 to highlight next-generation textile innovations
Scheduled for August 25-27, 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, th... Read more
Marquee Brands fortifies luxury portfolio with Roberto Cavalli acquisition
Marquee Brands has finalized a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in... Read more
VF Corporation signals inflection point in turnaround strategy as it return…
VF Corporation has officially ended a three-year period of declining revenues, report... Read more