Industry

Tod’s Probed For Labour Abuses; Prosecutors Seek Ad Ban

Textile Insights December 9, 2025

Luxury fashion house Tod’s has come under legal scrutiny as the Milan Public Prosecutor’s Office has placed the company and three senior executives under investigation for alleged labour exploitation within its supply chain, according to reports from Reuters. In a move without precedent in

Special Report

Garment Workers: Stitched Up In A Blind Spot Of Repression & Exploitation!

Textile Insights December 9, 2025

How South Asia’s garment workers are silenced and how global brands help keep it that way The global fashion industry, worth trillions of dollars and driven by fast-changing trends, thrives on a polished image of creativity, sustainability and empowerment. Yet behind the glossy ads and influencer campaigns lies a much harsher truth, one built on […]

Policies

New Labour Codes Will Help Build More Compliant Textile Value Chain

Textile Insights December 9, 2025

The domestic textiles and apparel industry has lauded the long-awaited labour reforms and implementation of the new Labour Codes. The implementation of four Labour Codes, which consolidates 29 central labour laws into a cohesive and simplified framework, marks a landmark moment in India’s employment law landscape, ensuring greater uniformity in labour regulation and a more

Sustainability

EU Council And Parliament Agree On Simplified Deforestation-Free Regulation

Textile Insights December 8, 2025

The European Council’s presidency and the European Parliament have reached a provisional political agreement on a targeted revision of the EU regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR). The revision is designed to simplify implementation and postpone the application date, giving companies, traders and authorities additional time to prepare. The regulation will now

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Mastercard: U.S. Black Friday Sales Rise 4.1%, E-Commerce Soars 10.4%

Textile Insights December 8, 2025

U.S. retail sales on Black Friday grew 4.1% year-over-year, according to preliminary insights from Mastercard SpendingPulse, which tracks in-store and online retail transactions across all payment types. Excluding auto sales, the results signal strong holiday momentum as consumers seek value, convenience and festive experiences. E-commerce led the charge, with online

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Puma Opens Largest European Flagship Store On London’s Oxford Street

Textile Insights December 8, 2025

Puma has opened its biggest European flagship store on London’s Oxford Street, bringing the brand’s latest products, technologies and immersive experiences directly to consumers in one of Europe’s busiest retail destinations. Located near Selfridges and Bond Street Tube Station, the 24,000 sq. ft. store showcases Puma’s leading performance innovations—including its NITRO

Financial Results

AEO Inc. Reports Strong Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results, Raises Q4 Outlook

Textile Insights December 8, 2025

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Inc., reported robust third-quarter fiscal 2025 results, with total revenue reaching a record US$ 1.36 billion, up 6% year-on-year. Total comparable sales rose 4%, led by Aerie, which delivered double-digit growth of 11%, while American Eagle comps increased 1%. “I’m extremely pleased with the significant trend change across our business,

Financial Results

Inditex Reports Robust Nine-Month Performance In 2025, Strong Start To Q4

Textile Insights December 8, 2025

Inditex delivered a strong operating performance in the first nine months of 2025, driven by well-received collections, its fully integrated business model, and diversified global presence. Sales rose 2.7% to €28.2 billion, with growth of 6.2% in constant currency, reflecting healthy demand across both stores and online. Gross profit increased 3.2% to €16.8 billion,

Corporates

Gildan Completes Acquisition Of HanesBrands

Textile Insights December 8, 2025

Gildan Activewear Inc. has completed its previously announced acquisition of HanesBrands Inc., creating one of the world’s largest apparel companies. The deal significantly expands Gildan’s portfolio by bringing together leading activewear and innerwear brands under a single, vertically integrated platform. “Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter,” said Glenn

Corporates

bluesign Unveils Redesigned Website For Enhanced User Experience

Textile Insights December 8, 2025

bluesign has announced the launch of its redesigned website, bluesign.com, created to provide visitors with easier access to essential information, services and resources. The new site features an improved design, streamlined navigation and a more intuitive structure, enabling brands, manufacturers, chemical suppliers and consumers to better understand how the bluesign