EU PPWR has generally applied since August 12, 2026, but apparel exporters face staggered compliance, not one deadline.
Immediate work centres on documentation, operator responsibility and packaging-data visibility for polybags, cartons and mailers.
Redesign accelerates towards 2028–30 as EU sourcing shifts, with Vietnam and China gaining while Bangladesh and Türkiye fall.

Fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee opened his new flagship store in New Delhi. He believes craftsmanship will outlast artificial intelligence, which should only support creativity. Mukherjee also celebrated his multi-year collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art. This partnership will draw inspiration from the museum’s vast collection for new designs.

US retained the largest presence in the Apparel 50 2026 ranking, with 12 brands valued at a combined $68.8 billion.
Their value slipped 1 per cent, versus a 4 per cent fall for the global top 50 to $350.9 billion.
Nike stayed third globally, while Tiffany & Co. led US growth and Levi’s drew attention with World Cup marketing.
Retail sourcing teams gain a benchmark on demand resilience.

Puma has announced that Johan Adamsson, VP Global Sports Marketing & Sports Licensing, will leave the company on August 31, 2026 after more than 25 years for personal reasons.
CEO Arthur Hoeld will oversee Sports Marketing on an interim basis until a successor is named, with an announcement on future leadership expected soon.

Bangladesh’s SME Foundation opened online MSME registration; certificates follow verification and a Tk1,000 (~$8) fee.
Registered SMEs can claim turnover-based tax exemptions; thresholds are higher for women and entrepreneurs with disabilities.
Certificates enable annual overseas business remittances of up to $3,000 and access to fairs, export training, easier loans and matchmaking.

Kalyan Jewellers is expanding its strategy to include localized brands like Akshaya Thanga Maligai. This new brand will target value-conscious customers with traditional Tamil designs. The company is also focusing on its asset-light Franchisee-Owned, Company-Operated model for expansion. Technology integration and data-driven engagement are key priorities for future growth.

The brand targets Gen-Z with design-led, comfortable and affordable sneakers, supported by in-house manufacturing that gives it greater control over product quality, development and speed to market.

AGOA offers eligible sub-Saharan African countries duty-free US access for over 1,800 products until December 31, 2026.
Without extension, African apparel would lose AGOA preference and face US apparel duties plus any country-specific duties.
US clothing imports from Lesotho fell 76 per cent year on year in May 2026; short-staple spinning spindle shipments to Africa fell 46 per cent in 2025.

TexPro shows US core-garment imports from China fell 41.4 per cent to $2.73 billion in January–May 2026, a loss of about $1.93 billion.
China’s share dropped to 9.5 per cent; Vietnam gained only about $47 million, Cambodia $203 million and Indonesia $96 million.
Buyers are splitting risk, but China’s fabric, trims, labour and logistics ecosystem remains hard to reproduce for ultra-fast fashion.

Coty sees weak quarterly profit, withholds annual forecasts in ‘transition year’