As Raymond marks its centenary year, Chairman & Managing Director Gautam Singhania has initiated a strategic leadership reset aimed at strengthening the group’s fashion and textile businesses at a time when scale, speed and operating discipline are critical. Raymond Lifestyle Ltd today
Designer Kids Club (DKC) has launched ReLuxe Story, an industry-first platform that applies Digital Product Passports (DPPs) to luxury childrenswear, giving each garment a verified digital profile covering provenance, authenticity, care, and environmental impact. Powered by Provenant’s DPP technology, the platform enables consumers to view sustainability metrics and track
Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is undergoing a strategic reset as it adapts to a volatile global economic environment marked by shifting trade policies, rising compliance costs and mounting pressure on global supply chains. Industry leaders say rapid repositioning is essential to sustain growth and competitiveness amid increasing uncertainty. Speaking at an
A new investigation by Greenpeace has once again exposed serious concerns around the chemical safety of garments sold by global fast-fashion giant Shein. Despite the company’s pledge in 2022 to improve its chemical management systems, laboratory testing conducted this year across eight countries reveals that Shein continues to sell clothing containing hazardous substances,
Primark has released its fourth Sustainability and Ethics Progress Report, showcasing notable progress across its Primark Cares strategy. The company reported strong advancements in the use of preferred materials, expansion of circular design, improved traceability and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across its global value chain. According to the report, 74% of
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, Aero-FIT enhances sweating efficiency and keeps athletes dry as temperatures rise.
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
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
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,
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






















