July 23, 2026
Economy

Shanghai Rises To Second In Global Shipping Centre Index

Shanghai has moved up to second place among the world’s leading international shipping centres in the 2026 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCDI), overtaking London and ranking behind Singapore. The ranking marks Shanghai’s highest position since the index was launched in 2014. For textile exporters, apparel manufacturers, importers and
Export

Apparel Slump Keeps Textile Exports Flat In June

India’s textile and apparel exports remained almost flat in June 2026, as strong growth in textile shipments was offset by a sharp decline in apparel exports, according to an analysis by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI). The CITI Analysis of Exports and Imports of Textile and Apparel for June 2026 showed that textile […]
Corporates

EFI Reggiani Appoints Danitech Group As Global Manufacturing Partner For Mezzera Machinery

EFI Reggiani has entered into a multi-year licensing and manufacturing agreement with Danitech Engineering and Solutions Srl, Italy and Suzhou Danitech Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd, China, covering the Mezzera and Jaeggli textile finishing machinery portfolio. Under the agreement, Danitech Group will receive global rights to manufacture, commercialise, sell, install and
Corporates

Benninger And Grupo NS Join Forces To Strengthen Textile Wet Processing Support In Brazil

Dyeing, finishing and singeing expertise now closer than ever to Brazilian customers Swiss textile machinery manufacturer Benninger AG and Brazilian company Grupo NS have joined forces to support textile manufacturers across Brazil with a comprehensive portfolio of wet processing technologies, application expertise and local service capabilities. The cooperation combines
Corporates

Romain Spitzer Appointed CEO Of Bottega Veneta

Kering has appointed Romain Spitzer as Chief Executive Officer of Bottega Veneta, effective September 1, 2026. Based in Milan, Spitzer will report to Luca de Meo, CEO of Kering, and join the Group’s Executive Committee. Spitzer brings more than 30 years of international experience in the luxury industry, with expertise in brand development, retail excellence […]