Week in review: Uzbek’s speedy transformation gives apparel hope
WEB3 days ago · The first ever joint International Textile Manufacturers Federation Annual Conference and International Apparel Federation Fashion Convention 2024 held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan revealed the apparel industry is more innovative than the world gives it credit for.. The jam-packed three-day event brought together visionaries, experts …
Delta Galil to expand India footprint with Reliance Retail JV
WEB3 days ago · Indian retailer Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (Reliance Retail) and apparel manufacturer Delta Galil Industries have entered a "strategic" partnership for a 50/50 joint venture to redefine the apparel landscape in the Indian market. Shemona Safaya September 16, 2024. Delta Galil will use the venture to expand in India, offering its …
Bangladesh to review workers’ wages amidst labour unrest
WEB3 days ago · Local news reports from Bangladesh revealed that the current interim government will review workers' wages through the minimum wage board to bring normalcy back to the clothing and other industries. Shemona Safaya September 16, 2024. Reprtedly, some 200 factories have suspended production because of the political upheaval, with …
US retail clothing sales surge in August as inflationary pressure ...
WEB3 days ago · According to the CNBC and National Retail Federation (NRF)'s Retail Monitor, retail sales rose again in August as consumer demand and easing inflation offset the impact of slower job growth. For the first eight months of 2024, total sales were up 2.08% year over year, while core sales increased 2.33%. Credit: Shutterstock.
Cascale warns of Paris Target miss without decarbonisation
WEB3 days ago · New data from nonprofit Cascale has revealed 1,500 manufacturing facilities across nine countries account for 80% of the whole industry’s carbon emissions as it looks to empower the textile and apparel industry to more accurately target decarbonisation. Within Cascale’s membership 33% of brands and 54% of manufacturers haven’t set …
In data: Global trade boosts inclusivity, shares prosperity
WEB3 days ago · In data: Global trade boosts inclusivity, shares prosperity. International trade is making the global economy more inclusive, according to the World Trade Organization's World Trade Report 2024, with data suggesting a strong link between trade participation and the narrowing of income disparities among economies. Shemona Safaya …
Lolë brands acquires cycling apparel brand Louis Garneau Sports
WEB3 days ago · Premium athletic and outerwear clothing brand Lolë has acquired cycling and sports equipment company Louis Garneau Sports and its three brands - Garneau, Sugoi and Sombrio. This acquisition will be effective immediately, and both companies said they will work closely to ensure a smooth transition. Credit: Shutterstock.
What Bangladesh port data reveals about the current state of play
WEB3 days ago · Hannah Abdulla September 16, 2024. The flooding of the Dhaka-Chittagong highway caused trucks to be stranded in traffic jams stretching up to 40km. Credit: Shutterstock. As congestion surges in Bangladesh’s main port for apparel trading, Chittagong, the CEO of Beacon, a provider of supply chain visibility software, tells Just …