Brands need to rework strategies in a post-pandemic retail world
The pandemic has changed retail across the world, especially with the huge push for online shopping, and consumers shifting to digital channels due to the lockdown. An analysis by Nick Everitt, Director of Ddvisory, EMEA, Edge by Ascential looks at what actually changed last year and how should retailers ensu... Read more
NCTC appeals for better policy support to boost India’s textile MMF se…
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour chaired by Bhartruhari Mahtab, visited Coimbatore and Tirupur to study the growth potential of MMF textile industry in Tamil Nadu. They interacted with the National Committee on Textiles & Clothing (NCTC). T Rajkumar, Coordinator, NCTC and A Sakthivel, Chairm... Read more
Trends of 2020 will continue to evolve this year for fashion, footwear…
In 2020, fashion was shaped by shifting consumer priorities. Going ahead the trends that emerged during the pandemic will continue to reign through this year. As Beth Goldstein writs about the outlook for 2021 in her NPD article “The shifts in consumer preferences we’ve seen during the pandemic ar... Read more
Post-pandemic Retail Relevance: Brands look at digitalisation, buildin…
How has the pandemic accelerated digitalisation, nearly 100 fashion brands shared their plans for the future and strategies until 2023 on the Zalando platform with Zalando Marketing Services (ZMS). The study was a peer-to-peer intelligence-share comprising quantitative survey data and interviews. And as Miche... Read more
Pandemic effected made-to-measure business will ride on technology to …
While suits or tailor-made suits were a must in every man’s wardrobe, the pandemic has changed the scenario as formals have lost their appeal. In fact, as per a BFG Magazine report, since 2013, the US suits market for both men and women dipped almost 23 per cent from $3 billion to $2.3 billion. And COVI... Read more
Digital transformation must to improve apparel sector’s supply chain e…
A new collaborated study by YCP Solidiance and Brother Machinery Asia highlights the importance of digital transformation in the global apparel manufacturing sector. It states, the transformation must start from the beginning in some cases with the setting up of factory machinery. The study charts the course towards an... Read more
Global brands will continue to prioritize China in 2021 to increase sa…
The latest ‘State of Fashion 2021 Report’ by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company’s has predicted China’s fashion sales will to return to pre-Covid levels. This optimism is based on the pace of recovery in Q4 2020 and Q1 2021 and perhaps, what works for China is consumpti... Read more
Shopping malls slowly recover as footfalls inch towards pre-Covid leve…
Year 2020 was a tough one globally for people and businesses alike. With long stretches of lockdowns, and people confined at home, life almost came to a standstill. However, with the successful launch of a few vaccines there is some hope and positivity in our fight against the global pandemic. The Econo... Read more
Louis Vuitton emerges the most favourite fashion brand across the glob…
So which are the most favourite fashion brands across the world? As per a reworked world map the most popular fashion brands across the world is Louis Vuitton, a favourite in most continents. The map generated using 12 months of Google search data, country names have been supplemented by their residents&rsquo... Read more
Pandemic Effect: Fast-fashion, lifestyle brands face the heat from spo…
Work from home, depleted social events, adoption of a fitter lifestyle has given a shot in the arm to sportswear and footwear brands as they have seen both demand and sales grow. In fact, fast-fashion and lifestyle brands have felt the heat with increased sales of sportswear brands. As per industry estimates,... Read more
Bangladesh RMG sector look hope for business stability 2021
The pandemic has adversely affected global apparel supply chains with countries like Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, and others facing the brunt. Their exports have tumbled, factories have closed down, workers have lost jobs and revenues pushed down. Tough time for RMG sector across value chain In fact, Banglad... Read more
Myanmar’s garment workers get financial aid from EU
The European Union plans to extend a helping hand to Myanmar’s garment wo... Read more
H&M partners Lee for eco kids wear and Daley-Ward for loungewear
Encouraged by the growing demand for loungewear and sustainable fashion H&M... Read more
European Commission moves ahead with circularity for textiles industry
The European Commission has published a guide marking the path for local textil... Read more
Bangladesh RMG exports fall with long lead time, negative growth in woven p…
As per Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) data, shipments of apparel goods to the US... Read more
Albania’s 2020 textile and footwear exports in negative zone
Albanian statistics office has released a data indicating a fall of 9 per cent ... Read more
Burberry retail sales fall below estimates
British luxury brand Burberry’s comparable retail sales fell 9 per cent a... Read more
Pradip Tripathi gets additional charge as Secretary Textiles
Pradip Kumar Tripathi, has been given additional charge as secretary, Ministry ... Read more
Urban Outfitters appoints new CEO
US-based apparel brand Urban Outfitters has appointed a new Chief Executive Off... Read more
Trident unveils ‘VISION 2025’ to fast forward growth
Trident, in its board meeting has unveiled its 'VISION 2025' aimed towards unlo... Read more
Superdry progresses with brand reset despite pandemic affects
Fashion retailer Superdry has posted results detailing the impact of the pandem... Read more
Urban Outfitters appoints new CEO
US-based apparel brand Urban Outfitters has appointed a new Chief Executive Off... Read more
Trident unveils ‘VISION 2025’ to fast forward growth
Trident, in its board meeting has unveiled its 'VISION 2025' aimed towards unlo... Read more
Superdry progresses with brand reset despite pandemic affects
Fashion retailer Superdry has posted results detailing the impact of the pandem... Read more
Frasers increases stake in Hugo Boss to 15 per cent
Mike Ashley-led Frasers has increased stake in German luxury fashion house Hugo... Read more
Nine Asian apparel, textile associations team up to promote better purchasi…
Apparel and textiles manufacturers of six Asian countries, including Bangladesh... Read more
Brazilian textile and apparel industry projections indicate recovery in 202…
Abit (Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association) announced the numbers... Read more