Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Louis Philippe Premieres in Dubai’s Fashion Scene

September 15, 2023

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

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Mack Weldon Unveils Lifetime Odour Free Denim Jeans Line

Textile Insights September 14, 2023

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.

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Linen Club Expanding Store Network To Smaller Cities

Textile Insights September 11, 2023

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 […]

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China Proposes Law To Ban Apparel Which May Hurts Feelings

Textile Insights September 11, 2023

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 […]

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Reliance Retail Buys 51% Stake in Alia Bhatt’s Ed-a-Mamma

September 10, 2023

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

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UNIQLO Japan Reports Impressive Sales Growth In August 2023

September 9, 2023

UNIQLO Japan, the renowned global clothing brand, has released its latest sales figures for August 2023, showcasing robust performance in the Japanese market. The company’s key sales figures (year-to-August 2023) were as follows: net sales: ¥107.1 billion (same stores+online sales), customer numbers: 98.6 million (same stores+online sales), average purchase per

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TMRW & Bain Release Report On Digital Fashion Disruptor Brands

Textile Insights September 9, 2023

TMRW, an Aditya Birla Group backed company, which manages garment brands like Bewakoof, JuneBerry, Nobero, Urbano, etc and, Bain & Company have released a report on ‘Digital Fashion Disruptors: Navigating the Future of Fashion’. According to the report, digital disruptor brands are projected to outpace India’s online fashion market growth with 35

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WHP Global To Acquires Majority Stake in G-Star RAW

September 7, 2023

G-Star RAW and WHP Global, one of the fastest-growing global brand management firms in the world, announced an agreement where WHP Global will acquire a majority interest in the G-Star RAW® brand, setting the stage for further global growth and expansion. Under the terms of the agreement, the existing G-Star shareholders, including founder Jos van […]

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Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada Wraps Up With 2,000 Buyers

Textile Insights September 6, 2023

The 8th Edition of Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada (ATSC) wrapped up on August 23 in Toronto, with presence over 200 exhibitors from 12 countries and regions. “Over 2,000 visitors too turned up, made up of sourcing professionals, garment brands and retailers, business owners, CEO’s, designers and others,” a ATSC press release said. The Canadian Apparel […]

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MyTrident Targets INR 1,000 Crore Revenue By 2025-26

September 3, 2023

MyTrident, the flagship home furnishing brand of Trident Group, unveiled its Fall-Winter ’23 collection in New Delhi at Andaz, Aerocity. The event, attended by over 3,000 retailers, was inaugurated by Rajinder Gupta, Chairman Emeritus of Trident Group. MyTrident offers a seamless online shopping experience via mytrident.com and aims to make a lasting impact across