Gildan has reaffirmed its 2025 outlook with mid-single-digit revenue growth, a 50 bps rise in operating margin, EPS of $3.38–$3.58, and free cash flow above $450 million.
Its Q1 2025 sales rose 2.3 per cent to $712 million, led by 9 per cent activewear growth.
Gross margin improved to 31.2 per cent.
It earned recognition in S&P’s Sustainability Yearbook and CDP’s Leadership band for ESG performance.

Rocky Brands plans to raise footwear prices in Q2 to offset new US tariffs and is accelerating its shift from Chinese sourcing to facilities in Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
Q1 net sales rose 1.1 per cent YoY to $114.1 million, with retail sales up 20.4 per cent.
Net income more than doubled to $4.9 million.
Gross margin rose to 41.2 per cent, driven by stronger wholesale and retail performance.

Turkish garment industry is emerging as a leading sourcing hub amid shifting trade dynamics, driven by EU trade access and strong sustainability credentials.
With geopolitical pressures reshaping global apparel supply chains, brands are turning to Turkiye for high-quality, eco-conscious production.
Rising nearshoring demand and trade realignments further reinforce its strategic sourcing appeal.

High gold prices significantly impacted Akshaya Tritiya sales, with volume declining by an estimated 30% nationwide. While overall gold sales volume decreased, value increased by 15-20% due to soaring prices, reaching ₹98,469 per 10 grams with GST. South India showed stronger demand, particularly for plain gold and diamond jewellery, contrasting with muted demand in other regions.

India’s gold demand witnessed a 15% drop in the March quarter due to surging prices, with jewellery sales particularly affected. Despite this, investment demand remained strong, fueled by interest in gold ETFs and digital gold. Retailers remain optimistic, anticipating overall demand to stay between 700-800 tonnes for the year, supported by increased gold imports.

Ivana Jewels, a lab-grown diamond startup, is expecting a significant revenue growth in this fiscal, touching Rs 60 crore in revenue. The company plans to expand its physical presence with new stores across key cities. A hybrid franchise model will support this expansion. Ivana recently raised Rs 2 crore in seed funding.

Prada’s net revenues rose to 1.34 billion euros, the group said on Wednesday, while a Visible Alpha consensus expected them to increase to 1.33 billion euros.

In Q1 2025, global gold demand saw a slight increase, driven by revived ETF investments and strong bar and coin demand, particularly in China. Central banks continued net-buying, while jewellery demand was impacted by record-high prices. Despite a turbulent economic landscape, gold’s safe-haven appeal boosted investment, with potential for further growth amid ongoing uncertainty.

Despite record-high gold prices around ₹98,000 per 10 grams, Indian jewelers are optimistic about Akshaya Tritiya sales. Buoyant consumer sentiment, driven by the wedding season and gold’s safe-haven appeal, fuels expectations. Retailers observe a shift towards lightweight and studded jewelry, alongside continued demand for coins and bars.

Kenya’s apparel exports rose by 31.37 per cent to $67.752 million in January-February 2025, defying global trade volatility.
The US remained the dominant market, accounting for nearly 90 per cent of shipments.
Kenya achieved similar annual growth of 31.24 per cent in 2024, reaching $419.736 million.
After a sharp fall in 2023, the country rebounded strongly in 2024, driven by sustained US demand.