The End of Youth Obsession: Retail’s shift toward the silver economy
Forget the youth obsession, the ‘Silver Economy’ is no longer peripheral, it is the nucleus of global retail growth. In 2026, women over 50 are the ultimate power consumers, wielding 75 per cent of US household wealth. This isn't just about volume; it’s about the stability pr... Read more
Footprint up, like-for-like down, Primark’s demerger comes at a critical mo…
Associated British Foods’ decision to demerge Primark into a standalone listed entity, marks one of the most consequential shifts in global fashion retail this year. Seen as a move to unlock shareholder value by removing the conglomerate discount, the spin-off also places sharper scrutin... Read more
Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2026: GBA connectivity and AI innovation drive mid-year …
The global textile industry is preparing for a strategic return to the South China manufacturing heartland as Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2026 gears up for its June 9–11 edition. Located at the Shenzhen Exhibition and Convention Center (Futian), the fair arrives at a pivotal moment for the Asia-P... Read more
Fiber Rebalance: Why cotton is gaining ground in a volatile synthetic marke…
Into the 2026/27 season global cotton economy is entering a decisive phase. Fresh projections from the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) signal a shift: world production is expected to reach 25.9 million tonnes, surpassing estimated consumption of 25.2 million tonnes. This reversa... Read more
PM MITRA parks face execution test as India’s textile exports recalibrate
India’s textile and apparel sector closed FY 2025-26 with exports worth Rs 3,16,334.9 crore, a 2.1 per cent increase that, at first glance, appears incremental. Beneath this modest expansion lies a more consequential transition. The industry is steadily moving away from its historic depe... Read more
Dominance of Pure Play: Apparel is rewiring growth around precision, AI and…
The global fashion industry is entering a structural reset, and it’s not just because of cyclical demand decline or tariff volatility. It is philosophy in itself. The ‘2026 Deloitte Consumer Products Industry Global Outlook’ signals a decisive break from the conglomerate-led ... Read more
Textiles Ministry debunks CCN international report on Panipat
The Ministry of Textiles has officially countered a recent CNN International re... Read more
SIMA hails Tamil Nadu’s call for elimination of cotton import duty
The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA) has supported the petition b... Read more
Pearl Global defies trade headwinds with milestone revenue growth
While the global apparel sector grappled with retaliatory tariffs and supply ch... Read more
Vertical integration cushions KPR Mill against macro textile margin pressur…
India's primary apparel manufacturing hubs are navigating an increasingly compl... Read more
Sourcing diversification and circularity define 16th Intex Bangladesh
Scheduled for mid-2026, the 16th edition of Intex Bangladesh serves as a critic... Read more
Bangladesh knitwear sector deploys innovation framework to counter margin e…
In collaboration with the Textile Innovation Exchange (TIE), the Bangladesh Kni... Read more