Apparels

J.P. Morgan analysts called Demna’s appointment a “controversial choice,” citing early feedback on social media and fashion blogs and a “question mark” now hanging over the brand’s creative future.

Samsonite attributes its weak performance in Asia to intense competition and discounting by VIP and Safari in India, impacting sales of its American Tourister brand. CEO Kyle Gendreau notes challenges in India due to reduced retail traffic and consumer spending. New entrants in the market offering discounts have further strained industry profits, with VIP and Safari experiencing significant profit declines.

Turkiye’s apparel exports to Azerbaijan have surged by 520 per cent in six years, reaching $211.633 million in 2024.
Despite a dip in 2022, exports rebounded strongly.
Dresses led exports at $29.555 million, with cotton garments dominating the total share (40.64 per cent).
Women’s apparel made up the largest segment.
Turkiye has significantly expanded its presence in Azerbaijan’s apparel market.

Red Chief, a footwear manufacturer, has launched a new brand called Zuup, marking its entry into the footwear retail market with a family-oriented store. The brand aims to offer a wide selection of over 100 national and international footwear brands under one roof, including popular names like Nike, Adidas, and Puma.

Puma and Warner Bros. Discovery have launched a Harry Potter collection inspired by Gryffindor and Slytherin.
Featuring Quidditch-themed apparel, including T7 Tracksuits, Hoodies, and Tees, the range incorporates hidden Golden Snitch embroidery and house crests.
The PUMA Palermo and Easy Rider get Hogwarts-inspired makeovers with house colours, emblems, and unique detailing.

Vince Holding Corp has announced that CFO John Szczepanski will step down on March 28, 2025, with VP, Controller Yuji Okumura as Interim CFO.
The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2024 guidance but is evaluating potential goodwill impairment due to the P180 acquisition.
Final results are subject to year-end closing procedures, and any impairment could impact financial results.

Purple Style Labs (PSL), the parent company of Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop, has secured $40 million in a Series E funding round. This capital will support PSL’s ambitious expansion plans and enhance their omnichannel capabilities to improve the shopping experience. The company has seen substantial growth since acquiring Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop in 2018.

Cambodia’s apparel exports rose by 26.29 per cent in January-February 2025, contributing 38.8 per cent of total foreign income.
Knitted and non-knitted apparel exports grew by 23.3 per cent and 31.0 per cent, respectively.
Imports of textiles also increased, with knitted fabrics rising by 12.9 per cent.
While overall trade performance was strong, exports were higher in January than in February.

Puma has achieved 4.4 per cent sales growth in FY24, reaching €8.82 billion (~$9.61 billion), with gains across all regions and product divisions.
EBIT remained stable at €622 million (~$678 million), while net income fell 7.6 per cent.
The company launched the Nextlevel efficiency programme to enhance profitability, targeting 8.5 per cent EBIT margin by 2027.

The American Apparel & Footwear Association and the Fair Labour Association have requested department of labour secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to ‘preserve, protect and promote’ the department’s Bureau of International Labour Affairs (ILAB) and its programmes to defend workers.
Both rely on the work of ILAB, which works globally to ensure a level-playing field for American workers, they said.