Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Mish Designs Opens First Flagship Store At Seasons Mall, Pune

Textile Insights July 17, 2025

Mish Designs Limited, one of India’s fastest-growing women’s western wear brands has announced the opening of its first-ever flagship store at Seasons Mall, Pune, marking a significant milestone in its journey from a digital-first brand to an omnichannel fashion powerhouse. After captivating a

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Port Cargo Volumes Set To Rebound Briefly Before New Tariffs Kick In, Says NRF Report

Textile Insights July 14, 2025

U.S. container imports are expected to rise in July after a sharp decline in late spring, but new tariffs set to take effect in August could trigger another downturn, according to the Global Port Tracker report by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. Imports at major U.S. ports reached 1.95 million TEU (twenty-foot […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Walmart Vriddhi Partners With i2i To Empower 100,000 More Indian MSMEs In Next 3 Years

Textile Insights July 9, 2025

Walmart’s supplier development initiative, Walmart Vriddhi, has announced a strategic partnership with Ideas to Impact Foundation (i2i) to support an additional 100,000 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India over the next three years. The expanded collaboration aims to empower entrepreneurs by equipping them with critical skills, digital tools and access to

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How China’s Belt And Road Is Shaping Fashion In Africa

Textile Insights June 26, 2025

New research tracks how garments made in China reflect rising influence and resistance across the Global South. China’s growing influence in Africa is being stitched into the fabric of daily life, quite literally through fashion. A new research project is investigating how the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is reshaping power dynamics across the Global […]

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Ghana Hosts First WRAP Training To Boost Apparel Exports

Textile Insights June 19, 2025

Ghana has achieved a significant milestone in its garment and textile industry with the successful completion of the first-ever WRAP Technical Assistance Training of Trainers workshop in Accra on June 11, 2025. Organized by the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MoTAI) with support from GIZ’s “Invest for Jobs” programme, the two-day event marked a […]

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Cantabil Launches 600th Store In Baramulla

Textile Insights June 12, 2025

Cantabil Retail India Ltd., one of India’s fastest-growing fashion and lifestyle brands, has achieved a significant milestone with the launch of its 600th exclusive brand outlet. The new store, located in Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir, spans 3,016 sq. ft. and is designed to offer an immersive, elevated fashion retail experience. This landmark opening underscores

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Kizi Apparels Ltd. Partners With AJIO To Expand Digital Retail Presence

Textile Insights May 20, 2025

Kizi Apparels Ltd., a rising player in India’s fashion apparel industry, has announced its onboarding by AJIO, the digital fashion platform of Reliance Retail. Under this partnership, Kizi will offer its range of garments on AJIO’s e-commerce platform under the brand name KIZI. Launched in April 2016 during Lakmé Fashion Week, AJIO is Reliance Retail’s […]

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UNIQLO Opens Fourth Mumbai Store At Inorbit Mall, Malad

Textile Insights May 19, 2025

Expands LifeWear reach in one of the city’s fastest-growing neighborhoods Global apparel retailer UNIQLO has opened its fourth store in Mumbai at Inorbit Mall, Malad, marking its 16th physical outlet in India. Strategically located in Malad West, the new store aims to bring UNIQLO’s signature LifeWear – high-quality, functional and timeless clothing – to more […]

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RSWM Launches ‘GLIDE’ Denim Collection At Denim & Jeans India 2025

Textile Insights May 19, 2025

RSWM Ltd., the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, unveiled its Autumn/Winter 2026-27 denim collection, GLIDE, under the LNJ Denim vertical at the 7th edition of the Denim and Jeans India Exhibition in Bengaluru. This marks RSWM’s first full-fledged presence at the exhibition and the debut of shirting and non-indigo (ecru) denim in its […]

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VIP Clothing Expands Frenchie X Retail Footprint To Mumbai, Delhi & Pune

Textile Insights April 24, 2025

Building on the successful launch of Frenchie X in Goa, VIP Clothing Limited, a pioneer in India’s innerwear industry, has expanded its premium collection to over 100 stores across Mumbai, Pune, and Delhi. This marks a significant step in the brand’s mission to offer comfortable, stylish, and high-quality innerwear to a wider customer base. The […]