US credit card spending on luxury brands fell by 6% from a year earlier in September. This marked the third consecutive monthly decline leading up to the midterm elections. Analysts indicated that prolonged weakness in China and economic challenges affected luxury demand in the US. Spending on leather goods improved, while watches and jewellery saw further deterioration in sales.

Bangladesh apparel faces buyer diversification as retailers reassess sourcing exposure, country risks and post-LDC trade uncertainty.
EU EBA access will remain for three years after graduation, but Vietnam already has an EU FTA and India is improving access.
Recent gas shortages disrupted production and shipments, making durable energy supply and a longer-term EU trade deal critical.

Titan Company’s consumer businesses grew 25% year-on-year in Q2 FY27, led by watches, EyeCare and jewellery. Domestic businesses rose 22%, while international operations surged 97%. Titan added 78 net stores, taking its overall consumer store network to 3,758 in September 2026.

Crocs has elevated India to a tier 1 market, marking a significant focus for its global operations. The company is experiencing strong growth in India, with double-digit growth reported in recent quarters. Expanding its retail footprint and product offerings is a key strategy for Crocs in India. Additionally, Crocs is increasing its manufacturing capacity in India as part of its global supply chain.

Asian apparel sourcing is being reshaped by a $5,059 per FEU gap between routes to the US West Coast and North Europe, enough to erase narrow FOB advantages.
January-July 2026 data show China, India and Vietnam fared better in Europe, while Cambodia grew 10.9 per cent in the US despite higher freight.
Tariffs, EU preferences, product mix, lead times and Suez risk now decide competitiveness.

Japan’s Sanyo Shokai maintained its FY27 plan despite a wider H1 loss, targeting ¥60 billion (~$379.79 million sales).
H1 net sales fell 4 per cent YoY to ¥25.95 billion (~$164.26 million); operating loss widened and gross margin slipped to 60.4 per cent.
Recovery rests on 11 per cent September retail sales growth, tighter markdowns, full-price selling and e-commerce expansion.

The sale is being hosted on Dolce Vee, with proceeds supporting animal welfare. Raksha Foundation is the charity beneficiary of the inaugural sale.

BrilliA has acquired a majority equity interest in Malaysian lingerie brand and speciality retailer Neubodi, effective August 1, 2026.
The deal moves the intimate apparel service provider beyond B2B supply and design into consumer-facing speciality retail in Southeast Asia.
Neubodi adds 11 stores, e-commerce and social channels; management targets about $3 million in 2026 net sales.

The company said the Q2 growth came despite the absence of festive days in the quarter. Nine days of the Dussehra-Diwali festive period fell in Q2 last year, while none fell in the July-September quarter this year.

The brand offers 40 Signature Cuts, with jewellery priced from around Rs 25,000 and a significant portion of its range priced up to Rs 3 lakh. Its collections include Blume, Birds of Glory, Seamless Symphony, Timeless, Wings of Freedom, Sakura, Reflection and Valor.