ColorPlus, one of India’s recognised menswear brands, has unveiled its Autumn Winter 2026 campaign, ‘Live the Pause’, featuring actor Abhay Deol. The campaign brings together ColorPlus’ distinctive approach to contemporary casual dressing with Deol’s individualistic outlook and instinct to live
India and New Zealand have completed the ratification of their Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is scheduled to come into force on October 20, 2026, opening duty-free access in New Zealand for all Indian exports. The agreement is expected to improve the competitiveness of India’s labour-intensive sectors, including textiles and apparel, leather and footwear, gems […]
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has raised concerns over the potential impact of additional US tariffs on Indian textile and apparel exports following the signing of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by US President. The industry body said any additional tariff burden could further squeeze Indian exporters, […]
Global Standards has launched the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), a new textile processing standard covering a wider range of fibres, including plant, animal, synthetic, man-made cellulosic and recycled fibres. Developed using experience from the established Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), GRTS provides a certification route for textile products made
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has opened a new 14,600 sq ft food store at Bell Green Retail Park in Sydenham, London, expanding its food retail presence in the city. Designed in a fresh market-style format, the store offers a range of family essentials, fresh produce and household products. It includes an in-store bakery and coffee […]
International fashion retailer Primark will open its first store in Saudi Arabia in March 2027, in partnership with Alshaya Group. The store will be located at The Avenues – Riyadh, a major retail and leisure development scheduled to open in March 2027. The expansion will take Primark’s presence to five countries in the region and […]
Lululemon has released its FY25 Impact Report, outlining progress across its People and Planet priorities and marking the first full year of reporting against its Impact Agenda 2030. The report details performance against the company’s impact goals, key milestones achieved during FY25 and areas where work remains underway as Lululemon advances its long-term commitments. On
Ralph Lauren Corporation has reported a 42% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions from its FY20 base year as the company completed the first year of its Timeless by Design 2030 global citizenship and sustainability strategy. The US fashion and lifestyle company said it made progress across four key areas – industry collaboration, natural resource […]
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has appointed Ben Muller as Executive Director, effective September 15, 2026. Muller brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across non-profit organisations, corporations and trade associations. He most recently served on the senior executive team of the High Point Market Authority, where he led marketing,
Gap Inc. has appointed Kirsten Green, Founder and Managing Partner of Forerunner, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Green brings more than two decades of experience in venture capital and consumer businesses. Since founding Forerunner in 2012, she has led investments in more than 100 companies, including OURA, Chime, Hims & Hers, Faire, Warby […]






















