Apparels

Over the past five years, Decathlon India’s wholesale venture has experienced explosive growth, increasing twentyfold and now representing ten percent of company revenue. This segment reaches over twenty thousand pin codes across India, providing services to defence organizations, government entities, and corporate partners, alongside collaborations with schools and nonprofits to promote sports and fitness.

The average price of Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the US fell by 2.26 per cent YoY in the first seven months this year.
There was also a 6.5-per cent drop in Bangladesh’s apparel export value to the US during the period, while shipment volume dropped by 4.34 per cent YoY.
Not all exporters bore the additional tariff burden equally; in some cases, buyers and exporters shared the cost.

In January–July 2026, US apparel imports from India fell about 26 per cent to $2.45 billion, Office of Textiles and Apparel data show.
Total US apparel imports declined roughly 9 per cent to about $41.8 billion.
Vietnam led at about $9.37 billion, while Bangladesh reached $4.66 billion and moved ahead of China.
Cambodia and Indonesia increased shipments as China fell by about one-third.

Middle East disruptions lifted Inditex’s transport and input costs in the first half, affecting gross margin and operating expenditure in the second quarter.
The Zara owner has 480 franchise stores in the Middle East, all open, but geopolitical conditions are impacting regional sales.
First-half gross margin rose 40 basis points to 58.7 per cent, while net income increased 6.8 per cent to €3.

Argentina’s apparel imports reached $468.262 million in January-July 2026, up 31.73 per cent year on year.
China held a 52.03 per cent share, while Vietnam and Bangladesh grew 50.62 per cent and 54.52 per cent, respectively.
Imports nearly doubled in 2025 as liberalised trade, easier payment access and price-competitive Asian hubs supported apparel sourcing.

Organised apparel retailers anticipate revenue growth slowing to twelve to thirteen percent this fiscal year. Profitability faces pressure as costs rise and competition limits price increases. Value fashion is a key growth driver, increasing its market share significantly. Retailers are expanding into smaller cities and investing in omnichannel capabilities. The festive season remains critical for annual apparel sales performance.

Caleres expects low-to-mid-single-digit fiscal 2026 sales growth and lifted the lower end of adjusted EPS guidance to $1.50.
Second-quarter net sales rose 5.6 per cent to $695.5 million and GAAP net earnings reached $58.6 million, aided by tariff refunds.
Brand Portfolio sales grew 23.6 per cent, offsetting lower Famous Footwear sales amid a delayed Back-to-School season.

The company plans to use the capital to expand its presence across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities and its brand-building initiatives, including celebrity partnerships and high-impact marketing activations.

Projected revenue growth in the organized apparel retail market is expected to reach between twelve and thirteen percent this fiscal year. This growth will be fueled by demand for value fashion and geographical expansion into smaller urban areas. Operating margins may decrease to approximately fourteen percent due to rising costs, prompting retailers to focus on inventory discipline and aware expansion strategies to maintain stable credit profiles.

India’s textile sector is entering a multi-year growth phase, with the global “China+1” sourcing shift creating significant export opportunities. However, the shift toward man-made fibres (MMF) remains a structural gap, according to a Jefferies report.