Apparels

Wolverine Worldwide has reported an 11.5 per cent YoY revenue rise to $474.2 million in Q2 FY25, led by Saucony and Merrell growth.
The gross margin improved to 47.2 per cent, and adjusted EPS more than doubled to $0.35.
Q3 revenue is expected between $450–$460 million.
The company withheld full-year guidance due to macro-economic uncertainties and potential tariff impacts.

Indian apparel exporters are worried about new US tariffs. The Trump administration is doubling tariffs on Indian goods to 50 percent. Apparel Export Promotion Council fears this will devastate small businesses. They are seeking government support to offset the impact. The US is a major market, accounting for 33 percent of India’s garment exports.

The U.S.-based company has $690 million in debt, and it has suffered in recent years from increased competition, high rent costs, and new tariffs on imports from supplier nations like China, Thailand and Vietnam, according to documents filed with the U.S. bankruptcy court in Delaware.

Existing investor Stellaris Venture Partners participated in the funding round. The fresh funds will be used to expand its operations, launch offline stores by March 2026, and roll out its own rapid delivery operations. Earlier, Outzidr had raised $3.5 million in a round led by Stellaris. With the current funding, the platform has now raised a total of $6.6 million.

Faced with a doubled 50% tariff imposed by the US, India’s gem and jewellery industry is contemplating establishing manufacturing facilities in countries with lower tariffs like Dubai and Mexico to maintain access to the US market. This move comes as the industry anticipates a significant downturn in exports, with Titan Company also considering shifting production to the Middle East.

Raymond Lifestyle Limited has reported an 18% surge in total income, reaching ₹1,475 crore in Q1 FY26, fueled by growth in its textile and apparel segments. EBITDA rose by 36% to ₹122 crore, with improved margins. While branded textile revenue jumped 27%, garmenting faced a decline.

Trent Ltd, the retail arm of Tata Group, reported a net profit of ₹424.70 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, an 8.5% increase year-on-year. Revenue from operations grew by 19% to ₹4,883.48 crore, driven by store expansion and strong consumer demand in Westside and Zudio. “We remain on track to build a sizable and scalable pure-play direct-to-customer business,” Noel N Tata, Chairman, Trent said.

Gokaldas Exports has reported a 4 per cent YoY rise in total income to ₹977 crore (~$107.47 million) in Q1 FY26, with EBITDA up 44 per cent to ₹119 crore (~$13.09 million) and PAT growing 53 per cent to ₹41 crore.
EBITDA margin improved to 12.1 per cent, driven by productivity gains and cost control.
Excluding acquisitions, income rose 20 per cent YoY.

Birkenstock, the iconic German lifestyle brand, has expanded its Mumbai footprint with three new stores at Phoenix Palladium, Phoenix Marketcity, and Sky City Mall, bringing its total to eight in the city.
Mumbai, home to its first Indian flagship store, remains a key market.
The new outlets feature signature styles, seasonal collections, and the premium Birkenstock1774 line.

VIP Clothing Ltd witnessed a remarkable surge in profitability for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, with profit after tax soaring to Rs 22.2 crore, a nine-fold increase compared to the previous year. This impressive growth was fueled by a 30.5 per cent rise in revenue, reaching Rs 65.