Apparel, Fashion, Retail

V2 Retail Adds 24 Stores In August, Crosses 415-Store Mark

Textile Insights September 14, 2026

V2 Retail Ltd has accelerated its retail expansion, opening 24 new stores in August 2026 and taking its nationwide store count beyond 415-mark across more than 345 cities. The company said the August rollout was its strongest single-month store expansion so far, with new outlets launched across

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Arushi Roopchandani Launches Atleisure To Bridge Workwear And Comfortwear

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

Designer and entrepreneur Arushi Roopchandani has launched Atleisure, an elevated comfort-wear label aimed at women who move between work, travel, errands and personal commitments through the day. The brand seeks to bridge the gap between workwear and comfortwear by combining polished silhouettes with comfort-led fabrics designed for extended wear. Atleisure is built

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Decathlon Partners FirstCry To Expand Kids’ Sports Reach Across India

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

Decathlon Sports India has partnered with FirstCry to expand access to sports products for children and strengthen sports adoption among young families across the country. Under the partnership, FirstCry customers will be able to shop from a curated range of Decathlon’s children’s products, including apparel, footwear, accessories and sports essentials. The collection

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Primark Opens First Store At Forum Koszalin In Northern Poland

Textile Insights August 31, 2026

Primark has opened its ninth store in Poland and its first in the northern part of the country, at Forum Koszalin shopping centre. Spanning more than 2,000 sq m on a single floor, the new store offers fashion, beauty, lifestyle, homeware and everyday essentials across womenswear, menswear and kidswear. It features eight self-service checkouts, three […]

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France Brings Garment Repair Back To Fashion Education

Textile Insights August 20, 2026

A new clothing repair school in France is placing garment repair at the centre of fashion education, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to develop skills that can extend the life of clothing. The initiative reflects the growing importance of repair, alteration and garment maintenance as fashion brands and retailers expand after-sales services and

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Arvind Unveils New AD Denim Collection With Raghav Juyal Campaign

Textile Insights August 19, 2026

Arvind Limited, one of India’s pioneers in denim, has unveiled its latest AD Denim collection, along with a new campaign featuring actor and youth icon Raghav Juyal. With more than five decades of denim expertise, Arvind continues to build on its legacy through fabric innovation, contemporary fits, finishes and craftsmanship. The new AW’26 collection introduces […]

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Reliance Brands Partners With SKIMS To Bring Kim Kardashian’s Shapewear Label To India

Textile Insights August 13, 2026

Reliance Brands Limited (RBL), the luxury and premium retail arm of Reliance Retail, has entered into a long-term partnership with global shapewear and lifestyle brand SKIMS to introduce the label to the Indian market. As part of the agreement, Reliance Brands will operate SKIMS across both physical and digital retail channels in India, with the […]

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International Woolmark Prize Opens Applications For Next Global Cycle

Textile Insights August 6, 2026

Woolmark has opened applications for the next cycle of the International Woolmark Prize (IWP), one of the fashion industry’s most prestigious awards dedicated to emerging design talent and innovation using Australian Merino wool. For more than 70 years, the International Woolmark Prize has served as a launchpad for leading fashion designers, including Karl Lagerfeld,

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Ross Stores Opens 47 New Stores Across 15 States And Territories

Textile Insights July 27, 2026

Ross Stores, Inc. has opened 47 new stores across 15 states and territories during June and July, comprising 35 Ross Dress for Less and 12 dd’s DISCOUNTS locations. With the latest openings, the company is on track to open approximately 110 stores in 2026. The expansion includes new Ross locations in Puerto Rico, New York […]

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Jaypore Highlights 700-Year-Old Tangaliya Craft At Bharat Tex 2026

Textile Insights July 27, 2026

Jaypore, the artisanal lifestyle brand from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, showcased the heritage of Tangaliya weaving through a live loom demonstration at Bharat Tex 2026. The demonstration was led by Rathod Baldevbhai Jahabhai, a fifth-generation weaver from Vastadi village in Gujarat’s Surendranagar region. Tangaliya is a 700-year-old indigenous craft traditionally