Apparel, Fashion, Retail

NRF Sees 4.4% Retail Sales Growth In 2026

Textile Insights March 23, 2026

The National Retail Federation has projected U.S. retail sales to grow 4.4% year-on-year in 2026, reaching $5.6 trillion, supported by resilient consumer spending and stable economic fundamentals. The forecast, developed in collaboration with Oxford Economics, was unveiled at NRF’s annual State

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Pantaloons Launches Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s ‘Truly SMA’ Label

Textile Insights March 23, 2026

Pantaloons, part of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., has introduced ‘Truly SMA,’ a contemporary fashion label by actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu, marking a deeper collaboration with the brand ambassador. The label was unveiled at Pantaloons’ flagship store in Hyderabad, drawing strong interest from fashion enthusiasts. The launch reflects Pantaloons’ strategy to expand its

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Levi’s Unveils ‘Behind Every Original’ Campaign In India With Alia Bhatt

Textile Insights March 23, 2026

The Levi’s brand has launched its 2026 global campaign, ‘Behind Every Original,’ in India, featuring global brand ambassador Alia Bhatt as the face of the initiative. Building on a legacy spanning over 150 years, Levi’s continues to position itself at the intersection of culture, fashion, music and art. The new campaign celebrates the spirit of […]

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WforWoman Debuts At Paris Fashion Week

Textile Insights March 17, 2026

WforWoman, from the house of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., has become the first Indian wear retail brand to showcase its Spring-Summer ’26 collection at Paris Fashion Week, one of the world’s most influential fashion platforms. Building on its international debut in New York last year, the brand’s Paris showcase signals a strong step […]

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adidas Rolls Out Single Shoe Service To Advance Inclusive Retail Across Europe

Textile Insights March 17, 2026

adidas has introduced an innovative in-store Single Shoe Service across 22 European countries, allowing individuals with leg limb difference to purchase a single shoe at 50% of the full-pair price, marking a significant step toward inclusive retail in the global sportswear industry. Launched in January, the initiative has been developed in close collaboration with the […]

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The Kolkata Connection: Indian Motifs At Moscow Fashion Week

Textile Insights March 17, 2026

From March 14 to 19, the leading spring fashion event, Moscow Fashion Week, brings together the most promising emerging brands. Over 200 designers from Russia, Spain, China, Turkey and Armenia present their collections, many of which might draw particular interest of the Indian audience. The Spanish brand Madame & Mister Sibarita, renowned for its luxury […]

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AD By Arvind Launches SS’26 Collection With Raghav Juyal

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

AD, the contemporary ready-to-wear brand from the House of Arvind Limited, has launched its Spring Summer 2026 menswear collection, Raghav’s Collection X Urban Pause 2.0, inspired by actor and youth icon Raghav Juyal. Alongside the collection launch, the brand has also introduced its new digital platform, adbyarvind.com. Designed for the modern urban consumer, the

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Ross Stores Opens 17 New Locations, Kicks Off 2026 Expansion Plan

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Ross Stores Inc., has announced the opening of 17 new stores across the United States during February and March, marking the start of its fiscal 2026 expansion programme. The new locations include 13 Ross Dress for Less stores and four dd’s DISCOUNTS outlets across 11 states. These openings represent the first phase of the company’s […]

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ROICA Brings European And Japanese Textile Expertise To Performance Days

Textile Insights March 12, 2026

ROICA by Asahi Kasei will highlight a range of performance-driven textile innovations at Performance Days 2026 in Munich, bringing together leading European partners and Japanese textile specialists to demonstrate advanced stretch solutions for sportswear, activewear and lifestyle fabrics. At Hall C2, Booth R19, the showcase will feature a curated selection of fabric

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China Apparel Supply Chain Faces Cost Pressure As Oil Surge Lifts Fibre Prices

Textile Insights March 12, 2026

Chinese clothing manufacturers are facing rising cost pressures as the surge in crude oil prices linked to the escalating conflict involving Iran pushes up raw-material prices across the apparel supply chain. Prices of chemical fibres such as polyester and acrylic, key oil-derived materials widely used in garment manufacturing, have increased by more than 10 per […]