Apparel, Fashion, Retail

ABFRL To Launch Its Artisanal Lifestyle Brand Jaypore In US

Textile Insights February 19, 2024

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. (ABFRL) will partner Ingenuity, an ecommerce solution provider to launch Jaypore, an ABRFL brand in the US market. This collaboration is geared towards enabling the Aditya Birla Group company to expand its direct-to-consumer (DTC) presence on a global level.

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US Retailer Target Launches Apparel & Cosmetics Priced Below $1

Textile Insights February 17, 2024

US based retailer Target has unveiled a new budget brand that will offer shoppers low-cost clothes, electronics, beauty products, and home items. “Dealworthy, the brand will feature nearly 400 everyday basics, with most items under $10 and some costing less than $1,” Target said in a press release. The range will include items such as […]

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Sri Lanka Hosting First Ever Textile & Apparel Road Show In UK

Textile Insights February 8, 2024

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) will host the ‘Sourced Sri Lanka – Textile and Apparel Road show’ in London in June 2024. The road show will be held jointly with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), Sri Lanka Apparel Sourcing Association (SLASA) with support from the Sri Lanka High Commission in UK. The […]

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88% Of Apparel Brands & Retailers Want To Eliminate Plastic

Textile Insights February 5, 2024

A recent survey of fashion brands and retail executives informs that a mind boggling 88 percent of those surveyed said their companies want to eliminate all plastics in packaging. The study, released by Aquapak Polymers Ltd. and conducted by PureProfile, was based on surveys done with 100 executives in the UK, US and Australia. Researchers […]

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SBTi To Develop Specific Emission Standard For Garment Sector

Textile Insights February 5, 2024

The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) is developing an industry specific standard for six high impact sectors, including the apparel industry in 2024. According to SBTi, the garment sector has been chosen to have a sector specific SBTi standard due to its high emissions and SBTi will also review its Corporate Net-Zero Standard for potential […]

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Daniel Ervér Appointed President And CEO Of H&M Group

February 4, 2024

The board of directors at Hennes & Mauritz AB has appointed Daniel Ervér as the new President and CEO of the H&M Group. This decision follows the departure of Helena Helmersson, who has gracefully stepped down from her role as CEO. Daniel Ervér, born in 1981, brings a wealth of experience to the position, having […]

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SquadLocker and TeamSnap Join Forces For Seamless Team Apparel Experience

February 4, 2024

SquadLocker and TeamSnap are teaming up to provide an improved experience for sports teams. Every new team created on the TeamSnap app will now have access to a personalized Team Store through SquadLocker’s Partner API. Team administrators can customize gear using SquadLocker’s extensive catalog, featuring brands like Nike and Adidas. The partnership introduces

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Intelligent Garment Brand Turms Inks Rs 1.2cr Deal At Shark Tank

Textile Insights February 1, 2024

Turms, an Indian intelligent garment brand which designs clothing that has anti-stain, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-odour properties has sealed a 1.2 crore deal in the reality show ‘Shark Tank India’. Surendra Singh Rajpurohit, owner of Turms highlighted its collection, which includes 30-day no-wash jeans, fearless white cotton shirts, cool tech t-shirts, and

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Sudhir Sekhri Takes Over As Chairman Of AEPC

January 25, 2024

Sudhir Sekhri, a seasoned figure in the apparel industry, has taken the reins as the new Chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC). With over four decades in readymade garment manufacturing and currently serving as the Managing Partner of Trendsetter International, Sekhri is set to address the recent decline in RMG (Ready-Made Garments) exports. […]

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Uniqlo Plans Aggressive Expansion In China With 80 New Stores In 2024

January 21, 2024

Uniqlo is planning to open 80 new stores in the Greater China region for the 2024 fiscal year. The company remains committed to expansion and in Q1 24 new stores were opened, adding a net of 8 stores in the region. Uniqlo’s expansion in overseas markets, particularly Europe and North America, is a focal point, […]