Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Ralph Lauren Acquires South Africa’s Polo Brand

Textile Insights November 27, 2025

Ralph Lauren has acquired South Africa’s iconic Polo brand, marking a major shift in the country’s fashion landscape and officially ending years of trademark disputes between the US luxury house and local brand owner LA Group. The South African Competition Commission approved the deal with

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H&M Unveils Its First Beverly Hills Store With A New Concept Experience

Textile Insights November 24, 2025

H&M has opened its first-ever store in Beverly Hills, introducing a new retail concept that showcases the brand’s most fashion-forward collections in one of the world’s premier style destinations. Located at 370 North Beverly Drive, the store features a curated range of elevated womenswear, accessories, and exclusive seasonal lines, including the H&M Studio Holiday

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U.S. Port Imports Set To Slow Down As Holiday Goods Already Stocked

Textile Insights November 17, 2025

With tariff uncertainty continuing but most holiday merchandise already in stores or warehouses, import cargo volumes at the nation’s major container ports are expected to see their usual end-of-year slowdown in November and December, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. NRF Vice

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Reebok & Dove Collaborate To Launch ‘Reborn In My Kicks’ Sneaker Collection

Textile Insights November 17, 2025

Reebok and Dove have joined forces for a powerful new collaboration, launching the ‘Reborn Stronger’ campaign and the limited-edition ‘Reborn in My Kicks’ collection, a tribute to women who rebuild, rise and return stronger than ever. Rooted in the philosophy of Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, the collection reimagines […]

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Indonesia Moves To Halt Thrifting Of Imported Apparel Online

Textile Insights November 11, 2025

Indonesia has directed e-commerce platforms to remove online stores selling imported secondhand clothing as part of a broader effort to curb the growing thrifting trend, which the government says is hurting local businesses. MSME Minister Maman Abdurrahman said on Thursday that he had instructed major platforms to immediately halt the sale of imported used apparel. […]

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Walmart Partners With OpenAI To Launch AI-First Shopping Experiences

Textile Insights November 9, 2025

Walmart has announced a partnership with OpenAI to bring AI-first shopping experiences to customers and Sam’s Club members, enabling purchases directly through ChatGPT with Instant Checkout. The collaboration aims to transform retail from reactive to proactive, allowing AI to anticipate customer needs and simplify everyday shopping. “Traditional eCommerce experiences

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H&M Invests In German Textile-Sorting Startup Reverse Fashion

Textile Insights November 9, 2025

H&M has invested in Berlin-based startup Reverse Fashion as part of the company’s pre-seed funding round, strengthening the fashion retailer’s push into circularity-focused technologies. Reverse Fashion develops automated textile-sorting systems using artificial intelligence, RFID and advanced image recognition to identify and sort used garments for reuse and

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India Is The New Runway: Small Labels Source Here Now: Noname Global

Textile Insights November 6, 2025

Small and mid-sized fashion brands across the US, Europe, and the Middle East are increasingly shifting apparel sourcing from China and Bangladesh to India, marking what industry analysts are calling “The Great Sourcing Shift.” Faridabad-based private-label manufacturer NoName Global has reported a 60% rise in inquiries from international labels in the past year,

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TechnoSport Debuts On Myntra’s M-Now To Boost Q-Commerce Growth

Textile Insights November 6, 2025

TechnoSport, one of India’s fastest-growing activewear brands, has announced its launch on M-Now, the hyper-speed delivery service by Myntra. The service currently enables 30-minute deliveries across Bengaluru, with expansion plans underway for Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Pune. The launch marks a significant step forward in TechnoSport’s aggressive expansion

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PUMA And Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team Unveil ‘Engineered For The Everyday’ Collection

Textile Insights October 19, 2025

Global sportswear giant PUMA and the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team have launched their latest collaboration, Engineered for the Everyday, a collection that merges track-inspired performance with everyday style and comfort. Designed for those who move with purpose, the range reflects the shared DNA of sport, innovation and luxury craftsmanship, featuring sleek cuts,