Apparels

Wolverine Worldwide has reported revenue of $1.874 billion in 2025, up 6.8 per cent, led by Active Group growth and strong Saucony performance.
Margins and earnings improved, while cash rose and debt declined.
Fourth-quarter revenue increased 4.6 per cent.
CEO Hufnagel highlighted brand momentum and transformation progress.
The company expects 2026 revenue growth with steady margins.

Indian gold buyers are facing deep discounts due to price rebounds. Demand has fallen, even with the wedding season. Meanwhile, China’s gold market saw increased demand after the Lunar New Year holiday. Premiums rose as gold’s safe-haven appeal grew amid global uncertainties. This trend highlights shifting global gold market dynamics.

Ind-Ra expects India’s apparel retail sector revenues to grow around 9 per cent YoY in FY26 and 10.5 per cent YoY in FY27 following uneven and subdued growth through FY24 and early FY25.
Premium, branded and ethnic players are expected to see steadier, high single-digit growth trends.
Ind-Ra feels value retailers will outperform other segments within apparel, with robust revenue growth.

Gildan Activewear has reported full-year 2025 net sales of $3,619 million, up 11 per cent, supported by HanesBrands integration and growth in Activewear and Innerwear.
Adjusted EPS rose 17 per cent to $3.51, while free cash flow reached $493 million.
The company targets $250 million synergies by 2028, plans Bangladesh Phase 2 expansion, and forecasts 2026 revenue of $6-6.2 billion.

Crocs, the US clog-maker, entered India in 2007 and currently holds five factories here, growing from two in 2023. The company said India remains under consideration for capacity expansion amid tariff volatility and sourcing shifts.

Titan MD Ajoy Chawla attributes bolstered consumer demand to the online betting ban, GST rationalisation, income tax slab relaxation, and increased infrastructure investment.

Bangladesh trade body BGMEA representatives recently met Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury and urged him to release pending cash incentives without waiting for quarterly release schedules and simplify the disbursement process.
They said bank audit procedures have stalled numerous applications.
They also raised concerns over loan rescheduling and working capital.

New Zealand’s apparel imports fell 6.8 per cent YoY in January 2026 as retailers maintained cautious sourcing and inventory discipline.
Both knitted and woven garment shipments declined, while apparel exports also softened.
In contrast, textile fabric imports and knitted fabric exports grew strongly.
The trend signals weaker apparel trade but resilient intermediate textile demand.

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports declined 2.66 per cent YoY to $425.44 million in January 2026 amid weak global demand.
Shipments to the US and EU softened, while the UK remained stable with slight growth.
Other markets saw sharper contraction.
JAFF highlighted DCTS benefits and tariff changes while suggesting diversification and efficiency to sustain competitiveness.

Misto Holdings founder Gene Yoon has transitioned to honorary chairman in a planned leadership succession, formally handing executive control to president and CEO Kevin Yoon.
The founder, who expanded the group through the FILA global trademark acquisition and the takeover of Acushnet, will continue guiding long-term strategy as the rebranded Misto focuses on governance and sustainable growth.