The Indian garment sector may get a boost from the recently announced PM Vishwakarma Yojna as it offers several benefits, suitable for specific needs of skilled artisans working in the clothing industry. The Apparel, Made-Ups & Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC) welcomed the
US retail sales in August accelerated much faster than expected, strengthened by strong garment sales and a recovery in gasoline station sales. According to US Census Bureau data, petrol fuel pumps recorded the highest monthly rise in sales among major retail categories growing 5.2 percent month on month. “While sales of apparel and clothing accessories […]
Tiruppur based garment exporters have suggested forming a tripartite committee made up of garment units, yarn mills and the state government to review and fix yarn prices for a three-month period, in a bid to overcome fluctuation of yarn prices. “Unstable cotton yarn prices are derailing deals of many garment units. While cotton prices change […]
One of the biggest global sewing thread manufacturers American & Efird (A&E) said its two sustainable cotton thread products have bagged the Gold Level C2C Certified Material Health Certificate. Specially processed under best manufacturing practices, A&E’s new Anecot Plus SPC and Chroma SPC long staple cotton thread products are created with Cradle to Cradle
Luxury brands like Gucci, Cartier and Louis Vuitton are signing leases for stores in Mukesh Ambani’s new Mumbai mall, Jio World Plaza, located within Reliance’s $1 billion business and cultural hub in Mumbai’s business district. Although Reliance has not disclosed tenant details, documents from CRE Matrix reveal brands owned by LVMH, Kering, Richemont,
Louis Philippe has announced its debut in the Middle East with the grand opening of its latest outlet in the U.A.E. This momentous occasion marks the beginning of Louis Philippe’s strategic expansion into the vibrant Middle Eastern fashion landscape, aiming to make its world-class products accessible to discerning consumers worldwide. Louis Philippe, an iconic
US menswear brand, Mack Weldon released its Silver Denim collection, which is a first-of-its-kind Ionic+ silver infused denim, that will stay odour-free over the lifetime of the jeans, despite several washes. Mack Weldon’s Silver Denim collection was developed in collaboration with Cone Denim and Noble Biomaterials, inventor of the odour-blocking Ionic+ silver technology.
The textiles division of Grasim Industries is planning a significant expansion of its Linen Club brand stores, into smaller cities and towns by opening 100-120 retail stores over the next two years. The Aditya Birla Group company is aiming to tap into the potential growth of these smaller towns and cities, and thereby increase its […]
China has proposed a law that would ban apparels which could hurt feelings of the Chinese people. The proposed law includes a range of behaviours including images on garments or a speech that is offensive for Chinese people. The standing committee of the country’s legislature has released a draft of the legislation, and will be […]
Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) has made a strategic move by acquiring a 51% stake in Ed-a-Mamma, a sustainable clothing brand for children and maternity wear founded by Alia Bhatt. This partnership aims to accelerate Ed-a-Mamma’s growth by capitalizing on the synergy between RRVL and the brand. The collaboration signifies a significant commitment to