Apparels

Chique, a premium Indo-western womenswear brand, has opened its first store in Bengaluru, South India. This marks a significant step in its offline expansion. The company aims to open 25 new stores next year, targeting a 50% revenue increase. It is also expanding internationally and investing in AI for efficiency.

Fast Retailing was included on CDP’s A List for climate change for the fourth consecutive year and water security for the third time since 2022, reflecting strong transparency.
In November 2025, it raised its supply-chain greenhouse gas reduction target to 30 per cent by 2030 from a FY2019 baseline, with SBTi approval, while continuing water risk assessments and forest protection efforts.

Indian investors, especially younger ones, purchased an estimated 12 tonnes of digital gold from January to November, driven by accessibility and fractional ownership. However, demand slowed after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) warned that the product was unregulated, prompting industry players to call for a new regulatory framework.

Titan Company Limited is launching its first exclusive lab-grown diamond (LGD) jewellery store in Mumbai on December 29, 2025, under the new brand ‘beYon’. This strategic move aims to diversify its product portfolio and capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable luxury jewellery in India. The company plans further expansion in Mumbai and Delhi.

North India experienced an early winter, but sales for cold-weather clothing remain sluggish. Retailers face higher inventories as temperatures have not dropped significantly. Consumers are delaying purchases, anticipating discounts. This trend is impacting winter wear demand and sales for apparel chains across key markets. The season is crucial for the industry’s revenue.

New Zealand’s apparel imports edged up about 1 per cent YoY to roughly $1.05 billion in January–November 2025, reflecting steady but cautious retail buying.
Softer November imports highlighted tighter inventory control.
In contrast, fabric imports rose sharply on demand from niche and performance segments.
Exports improved from a low base but remained volatile, underscoring uneven overseas demand.

Bangladesh saw a garment productivity boost in cutting and knitting due to automation and technological upgradation, while jacket production has seen high efficiency, a study revealed.
The garment industry maintained a compound annual productivity growth rate of 4.19 per cent in 10 years.
Cutting saw an annual productivity rise of 11.13 per cent, knitting 9.85 per cent and wet processing 6.11 per cent.

Global sportswear brand New Balance has named Janhvi Kapoor as its first brand ambassador in India. This move aims to strengthen the brand’s presence in a rapidly growing market. The partnership focuses on connecting fashion, fitness, and youth culture.

USPA Global has announced HRK Holding’s (Saat & Saat) acquisition of Aydinli Group, both key US Polo Assn partners.
The deal expands Saat & Saat into global apparel, giving access to 50+ countries.
With 450+ stores, the brand targets $1bn regional sales, strengthening growth across Turkiye, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and North Africa.

Samsonite, a global luggage leader, faces new digital-first competitors in India. The company prioritizes brand value over deep discounts, resisting pressure to match rivals’ pricing. Domestic travel and weddings fuel demand. Samsonite sees India as a key market, with its brands catering to various price points. Repeat purchases are expected to favor established names.