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Primark Raises Hourly Pay For Retail Staff Across Great Britain

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Primark has announced an increase in hourly wages for its retail colleagues across Great Britain, benefiting more than 27,000 employees. Effective April 1, the retailer will raise the average hourly pay for retail assistants to a minimum of £13.00 across England, Scotland and Wales, and £13.71

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Maulin Shah To Lead Yarn Business At Arvind Advanced Materials

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Arvind Advanced Materials Limited has appointed Maulin Shah as Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Yarn Business. In his new role, Shah will lead the company’s yarn operations, focusing on strengthening capabilities in technical textiles and supporting the next phase of growth and innovation. With more than three decades of experience in spinning and fibre technology, […]

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Arvind Ltd Appoints Praveen Sharma VP – Spinning Operations

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Arvind Limited has appointed Praveen Sharma as Vice President – Spinning Operations. In his new role, Sharma will lead the company’s spinning operations and drive initiatives focused on operational excellence, product development, process optimisation and sustainable manufacturing. With more than two decades of experience in the textile industry, Sharma is expected to play

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Grasim Industries Announces Sales Leadership Transition

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Grasim Industries has announced a leadership transition in its global sales team, with Dr. Suraj Bahirwani stepping down as Global Head of Sales after eight years in the role. During his tenure, Bahirwani played a key role in strengthening the company’s sales operations and driving consistent growth, helping build a strong foundation for the business. […]

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Hugo Boss Reports Strong Q4, Announces Strategic Reset For 2026

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Hugo Boss reported solid fourth-quarter results and confirmed it met its 2025 financial targets, with the company outlining 2026 as a year of strategic realignment to strengthen long-term profitability. The fashion group recorded currency-adjusted sales growth of 2% to €4.3 billion in 2025, supported by strong 7% growth in the fourth quarter. Performance was driven […]

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Karl Mayer To Open Textile Innovation Centre In Germany

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Karl Mayer is set to open its new Textile Innovation Centre (TIC) in Obertshausen, Germany, a facility designed to accelerate textile development and foster collaboration across the global textile industry. Spanning 5,000 square metres, the centre will provide advanced infrastructure for textile research, product development and machine trials. The company said the TIC

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Vardhman Adds New Processing Capacity At Budhni

Textile Insights March 11, 2026

Vardhman Textiles has commenced commercial production at its new processing line at the Budhni facility of Vardhman Fabrics. The new line became operational on March 7, 2026. The expansion is part of the company’s previously announced capital expenditure plan to increase processed fabric capacity at the Budhni unit by approximately 31 million metres per annum. […]

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Monforts Launches Interactive Digital Platform

Textile Insights March 11, 2026

Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG has launched a new digital platform aimed at providing textile manufacturers with faster and more intuitive access to its finishing technologies, technical expertise and aftersales services worldwide. A key feature of the platform is a series of interactive 3D tours that allow visitors to virtually explore the company’s major […]

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Ajmera Fashion Plans SME IPO

Textile Insights March 11, 2026

Ajmera Fashion Limited is preparing to enter the public markets with a proposed SME Initial Public Offering (IPO), marking a new phase in the company’s growth. The Surat-based ethnic apparel brand is expected to file its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) between the third and fourth quarters of FY 2026–27. Founded in 2011 by Ajay […]

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Raymond Lifestyle Limited Appoints Kalpana Singh As CMO

Textile Insights March 11, 2026

Raymond Lifestyle Limited has appointed Kalpana Singh as its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), strengthening the company’s leadership as it continues to expand its presence in India’s fashion and lifestyle market. In her new role, Singh will lead the company’s marketing strategy, brand development, and customer engagement initiatives, with a focus on enhancing brand