Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Mango Launches Lisa – The In-House AI Platform for Fashion

Textile Insights October 9, 2023

European fashion giant Mango is embracing digital transformation with Lisa, its conversational AI platform. Lisa, developed in under nine months, leverages both private and open-source AI models. It resembles a ChatGPT interface and will enhance various aspects of Mango’s operations, from

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UNIQLO Opens First Mumbai Store At Phoenix Marketcity In Kurla

Textile Insights October 9, 2023

Global apparel giant UNIQLO opened its highly anticipated inaugural store in Mumbai on October 6 at Phoenix Marketcity in Kurla. This new store promises Mumbaikars a unique shopping experience, featuring LifeWear, UNIQLO’s commitment to crafting perfect clothing that caters to the diverse demands of daily lifestyles. Tomohiko Sei, Chief Executive Officer of UNIQLO

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Dressfolk Raises Rs 3.3 Crore In Seed Funding Led By All In Capital

Textile Insights October 7, 2023

Indian ethical clothing brand Dressfolk has announced a significant milestone in its growth journey, raising Rs 3.3 crore in a seed round of funding. The funding round was spearheaded by All In Capital, with participation from notable strategic investors such as Sidhant Keshwani of Libas, Sidhesh Chauhan of Jade Blue and Riju Jhunjhunwala of RSWM […]

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Reliance Brands Strengthens Partnership With Superdry PLC

Textile Insights October 6, 2023

Reliance Brands through its wholly owned UK subsidiary RBUK has entered into a joint venture with UK-based Superdry PLC. The JV will acquire Superdry’s intellectual property assets for India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. RBUK will own 76 percent and Superdry the rest of the JV entity and the consideration for the IP is £40 million. […]

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NCTO Applauds Raising Issue Of China’s Predatory Practices

Textile Insights October 3, 2023

National Council of Textile Organisations (NCTO) has applauded the actions of a bipartisan group of senators who are raising alarm about the impact of China’s predatory trade practices on the US textile and apparel industry. NCTO has called on President Joe Biden to lead a multi-agency effort to substantially step up enforcement and develop a […]

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Inditex & International Apparel Federation Ink Agreement

Textile Insights October 3, 2023

One of the world’s biggest garment retailers, Inditex and the International Apparel Federation (IAF) have signed a framework agreement to drive transformation in the apparel and textile industry “The agreement aims to promote a more respectful industry for people and planet by boosting circularity, traceability and worker wellbeing,” IAF said in a press release. The […]

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US restricts imports from three more Chinese textile firms

Textile Insights October 2, 2023

In a bid to eliminate fashion goods made with forced Uyghur labour, the US has restricted imports from three more Chinese companies, bringing the total number of banned entities to 27. The names of Xinjiang Tianmian Foundation Textile, Xinjiang Tianshan Wool Textile and Xinjiang Zhongtai Group were added to the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act […]

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Garment Manufacturers Revenue May Rise 8-10% In FY’24

Textile Insights September 30, 2023

Revenue of Indian garment manufacturers is expected to increase by 8-10 percent in current fiscal on the back of healthy domestic demand and revival in exports. According to a CRISIL Ratings report, volume growth will be higher at 6-8 percent in the present fiscal, as against 3-5 percent in the previous fiscal. The report also […]

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ABFRL Acquires Control Via 51% Stake In TCNS Clothing

Textile Insights September 28, 2023

Aditya Birla Fashion Retail Ltd (ABFRL) has acquired a 51 percent stake in TCNS Clothing to become a promoter of the women’s apparel brand. “The company has acquired 51 per cent of the expanded share capital of TCNS, thereby acquiring control over TCNS,” ABFRL said in a regulatory filing. Aditya Birla Group had announced in […]

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US Advises Bangladesh To Stop Export Of Counterfeit Apparel

Textile Insights September 25, 2023

As per a statement of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the US has advised Bangladesh to take action and stop export of counterfeit garments. Previously, the USTR had identified Bangladesh as one of the top five countries from where counterfeit apparels are exported worldwide. The concerns regarding counterfeit clothing were raised during the Trade […]