Corporates

PUMA Appoints Laurent Fricker To Lead Sportstyle Business Unit

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

PUMA has appointed Laurent Fricker as Vice President of its Sportstyle Business Unit, effective June 1. He will report to Maria Valdes. Fricker brings over two decades of experience in product marketing and sales, having held senior roles at adidas and Reebok. Most recently, he served as Vice

Corporates

PUMA Appoints Bertrand Blanc As VP Global Wholesale

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

PUMA has appointed Bertrand Blanc as Vice President Global Wholesale, a newly created role effective May 1. He will report to Matthias Baeumer. In this role, Blanc will lead the development and execution of PUMA’s global wholesale strategy, with a focus on driving revenue growth and strengthening the brand’s presence across key wholesale accounts worldwide. […]

Corporates

Lululemon Appoints Heidi O’Neill As CEO

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

Lululemon Athletica has named Heidi O’Neill as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 8, 2026. She will also join the company’s board and be based in Vancouver. A seasoned industry leader, O’Neill brings over three decades of experience in brand strategy, product innovation and global operations. She spent a significant part of her career […]

Corporates

Himatsingka Group Names Chanddra Bhan Kataria As SVP – Yarn Sales

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

Himatsingka Group has appointed Chanddra Bhan Kataria as Senior Vice President – Sales (Yarn Solutions), reinforcing its focus on strengthening and expanding its yarn business globally. In his new role, Kataria will lead the company’s sales strategy for yarn solutions, with a clear mandate to scale market presence, deepen customer engagement, and drive growth across […]

Corporates

Lululemon Expands In Mexico With E-Commerce Launch And Store Growth Plans

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

Lululemon is strengthening its presence in Mexico with the launch of its dedicated e-commerce platform, lululemon.mx, alongside plans to expand its physical retail footprint. The move marks a key step in the company’s omnichannel strategy, combining digital capabilities with store expansion to enhance customer engagement. Mexican consumers can now access Lululemon’s full

Corporates

Under Armour Joins U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol To Strengthen Sustainable Sourcing

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has announced that Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA, UAA) has joined its membership, marking a significant step toward advancing responsible and transparent cotton sourcing in the United States. The move underscores Under Armour’s growing focus on sustainable raw material sourcing, particularly cotton, a key input across its apparel portfolio.

Corporates

S.P. Apparels Infuses Capital Into UK Subsidiary To Support Expansion

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

S.P. Apparels Ltd has announced an additional equity investment of GBP 500,000 (approximately Rs 6.31 crore) in its wholly-owned subsidiary, The S.P. Apparels UK P Ltd, as part of its strategy to strengthen international operations. The investment, made through cash consideration, will be utilised to enhance the subsidiary’s working capital, improve operational

Corporates

Vardhman Polytex Approves Land Sale At Ludhiana Unit To Strengthen Finances

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

Vardhman Polytex has approved the sale of a portion of its land parcel at its Ludhiana unit as part of its strategy to improve liquidity and support future growth. The company’s Board of Directors, at its meeting held on April 21, 2026, cleared the sale, transfer or disposal of land measuring approximately 26 acres at […]

Economy

Bangladesh, Ethiopia Boost Economic Ties

Textile Insights April 24, 2026

Bangladesh and Ethiopia have moved to strengthen bilateral ties, signalling a renewed push toward deeper economic and investment cooperation. During an official visit to Addis Ababa, Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman held talks with his Ethiopian counterpart, Gedion Timothewos, where both sides reviewed existing relations and explored new avenues of

Export

Textile Exporters Eye India–U.S. Talks To Unlock Tariff Refunds

Textile Insights April 24, 2026

Indian exporters are pinning their hopes on diplomacy rather than litigation to recover funds tied up in U.S. tariff disputes, as prolonged legal processes continue to offer limited clarity and slow outcomes. Businesses across sectors such as steel, aluminium, engineering goods and select manufactured products remain affected by the additional duties imposed by the United