Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Nike’s Aero-FIT: A Breakthrough Cooling Technology Made From 100% Textile Waste

Textile Insights December 9, 2025

Nike has introduced Aero-FIT, its most advanced cooling technology to date, engineered to deliver more than double the airflow of traditional Nike athletic apparel and help athletes perform at their peak in increasingly extreme conditions. Designed to move more air between skin and fabric,

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Mastercard: U.S. Black Friday Sales Rise 4.1%, E-Commerce Soars 10.4%

Textile Insights December 8, 2025

U.S. retail sales on Black Friday grew 4.1% year-over-year, according to preliminary insights from Mastercard SpendingPulse, which tracks in-store and online retail transactions across all payment types. Excluding auto sales, the results signal strong holiday momentum as consumers seek value, convenience and festive experiences. E-commerce led the charge, with online

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Puma Opens Largest European Flagship Store On London’s Oxford Street

Textile Insights December 8, 2025

Puma has opened its biggest European flagship store on London’s Oxford Street, bringing the brand’s latest products, technologies and immersive experiences directly to consumers in one of Europe’s busiest retail destinations. Located near Selfridges and Bond Street Tube Station, the 24,000 sq. ft. store showcases Puma’s leading performance innovations—including its NITRO

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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 conditions aimed at safeguarding jobs in manufacturing, retail and distribution,

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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