Gunze Limited has reported net sales of ¥137,117 million (~$882 million) in FY2025, up 3.2 per cent YoY, with profit growth driven by non-apparel segments.
Apparel sales rose 1.1 per cent, but profit dropped 48.6 per cent due to higher costs and weak retail performance.
Moving into ‘Vision 2030 Stage 2,’ Gunze aims for sustainable growth through core business expansion and structural reforms.

Page Industries Ltd reported a 51.6% surge in net profit, reaching Rs 164 crore for the March quarter of FY’25, driven by volume growth and efficiency measures. Revenue climbed 10.6% to Rs 1,098.07 crore, with sales volume up 8.5% year-on-year.

Urban Outfitters has launched On Rotation, a new retail concept designed to inspire and connect with Gen Z through curated brand experiences, starting with Nike.
Featuring lounge-style installations in five US cities, the initiative includes exclusive Nike products and a special LA capsule collection linked to the Nike After Dark Tour: Los Angeles 13.1 event this June.

Goldwin Inc has reported FY25 net sales of ¥132.3 billion (~$847 million), up 4.3 per cent YoY, with strong inbound sales and e-commerce growth.
Operating profit rose to ¥25.4 billion and net income to ¥26.9 billion.
For FY26, sales are projected at ¥140.5 billion (~$900.6 million), with stable margins supported by price hikes and exchange gains, despite discontinuing four brands.

Shein, the fast-fashion online retailer, is expanding its supply chain by leasing a large warehouse in Vietnam, its first in the country. This move aims to mitigate risks associated with U.S.-China trade tensions, as the company currently relies heavily on China-based suppliers. The new warehouse will store clothing and apparel from contractors before export, potentially diversifying Shein’s sourcing beyond China.

Marimekko is expecting increased net sales and a 16–19 per cent operating profit margin in 2025, with strong growth projected in the Asia-Pacific region.
The company plans 10–15 new store openings, mainly in Asia.
Q1 2025 net sales rose 5 per cent to €39.6 million, driven by international growth.
CEO Alahuhta-Kasko highlighted ongoing global expansion, and brand storytelling.

Gold prices declined to a one-month low as investors awaited U.S. inflation data for insights into the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. Easing U.S.-China trade tensions further diminished gold’s safe-haven appeal. The market anticipates potential interest rate cuts later in the year, influenced by economic data and Federal Reserve commentary.

The seasonally-adjusted US consumer price index for all urban consumers rose by 0.2 per cent in April after falling by 0.1 per cent in March, the Bureau of Labour Statistics said.
The energy index also rose by 0.7 per cent over the month and decreased by 3.7 per cent for the 12 months ending April.
The apparel index fell by 0.2 per cent in April and by 0.7 per cent for the 12 months ending April.

China’s apparel exports to Europe declined by 1.82 per cent to $6.355 billion in Q1 2025, but Europe’s market share rose slightly to 20.56 per cent due to a sharper fall in overall exports.
Despite a 5-year downward trend in share, the value of exports to Europe has generally increased, reaching $35.797 billion in 2024.
Europe also dropped to 3rd place among China’s top export destinations last year.

India and UK have finalised a landmark FTA on May 6 eliminating tariffs on 99 per cent of Indian exports to the UK.
This move boosts India’s competitiveness in key sectors like textiles, leather, and footwear.
The FTA levels the playing field against Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Turkiye, offering Indian exporters a crucial ~10 per cent cost advantage and unlocking significant opportunities.