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Technosport To Invest Rs 130 Crore To Expand Erode Manufacturing Facility

Textile Insights August 19, 2026

Bengaluru-based activewear company TechnoSport has announced an investment of Rs 130 crore to expand its existing manufacturing facility in Erode, Tamil Nadu. The company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu government at the Vettri Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2026.

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Arpit Gandhi Promoted To Vice President – Retail At Reebok

Textile Insights August 19, 2026

Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited has promoted Arpit Gandhi to Vice President – Retail for Reebok, recognising his leadership in driving the brand’s retail transformation and growth in India. In his new role, Gandhi will lead Reebok’s retail strategy, with a focus on network expansion, commercial performance, consumer engagement and operational excellence. His mandate

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Levi Strauss & Co Appoints Ashwini Ramakrishnan As Brand Lead For India

Textile Insights August 19, 2026

Levi Strauss & Co has appointed Ashwini Ramakrishnan as Brand Lead for India. Ramakrishnan announced her new role on LinkedIn, stating that she joined the company in August 2026. Ramakrishnan brings more than a decade of experience across brand marketing, consumer strategy, digital, communications and retail. Before joining Levi Strauss & Co, she was Head […]

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WFB Baird Signs MoU With Tamil Nadu Government For Wet Spinning Facility

Textile Insights August 17, 2026

WFB Baird & Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Guidance, Government of Tamil Nadu, to establish a wet spinning manufacturing facility in the state. The MoU was signed in the presence of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, marking a significant step in the company’s plans to strengthen its manufacturing presence in […]

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Daniel Kearns Joins HUGO BOSS As Head Of Design For BOSS By Beckham

Textile Insights August 17, 2026

HUGO BOSS and David Beckham have announced the appointment of Daniel Kearns as Head of Design for the BOSS by Beckham collections, strengthening their long-term strategic partnership. Based in London, Kearns will oversee the design, merchandising and branding of the BOSS by Beckham collections, working closely with Beckham from concept development through execution.

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SNITCH Appoints Shikha Mallik As Head Of Planning

Textile Insights August 17, 2026

Fashion and retail brand SNITCH has appointed Shikha Mallik as its new Head of Planning, strengthening its planning and commercial strategy function as the company continues its growth trajectory. Mallik brings over 15 years of experience across leading retail and fashion organisations, including Hopscotch, AJIO, Max Lifestyle (Landmark Group), William Penn, Future Group

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Swapnil Karnik Joins Alok Industries As Business Head – Bed Linen

Textile Insights August 17, 2026

Alok Industries has appointed Swapnil Karnik as Business Head – Bed Linen, strengthening its leadership team for the company’s home textiles business. Karnik brings more than 24 years of experience in the home textile industry, with a career spanning international sales, business development, strategic retail partnerships and global market expansion. Before joining Alok

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Retail Veteran Vineet Jain Joins Reliance Retail As COO – Fashion & Lifestyle

Textile Insights August 17, 2026

Retail veteran Vineet Jain has joined Reliance Retail’s Fashion & Lifestyle business as Chief Operating Officer (COO), moving from V-Mart Retail, where he held a leadership position. Jain brings nearly 30 years of experience in the retail sector, with leadership stints at V-Mart Retail, Future Group and Vishal Retail. During his tenure at V-Mart, he […]

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Elite Secures Multi-Year LOI From Leading Global Sports Brand For Recycled PET Resin

Textile Insights August 14, 2026

Ester Loop Infinite Technologies Private Limited (ELITe), the 50:50 joint venture between Ester Industries Limited and Loop Industries, has secured a significant commercial commitment with a leading global sports and athletic brand for the supply of Loop™ PET Fiber Grade resin. Under a multi-year Letter of Intent (LOI) signed by Loop Industries, the global brand […]

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Welspun Living Elevates Mohit Sharma To VP – Hospitality & Government Sales

Textile Insights August 13, 2026

Welspun Living Limited has promoted Mohit Sharma to the position of Vice President – Hospitality & Government Sales (Home Textile & Flooring), Domestic Business, further strengthening its leadership team in the institutional and hospitality segments. In his new role, Sharma will lead the company’s hospitality, government and institutional sales business for