Apparels

Snitch has acquired women’s western-wear label Berrylush, marking its move into women’s fashion beyond menswear.
Berrylush will retain its identity while using Snitch’s product, technology, supply chain, marketing and omnichannel retail capabilities.
Snitch plans to rebuild and relaunch Berrylush 2.0, with faster product innovation, customer experience, omnichannel expansion and sustainable

India is set to implement a universal sizing framework for apparel, introducing well-known labels such as S, M, and L. This initiative is designed to streamline the shopping experience for consumers across the nation. Grounded in comprehensive anthropometric research focused on Indian physique, the framework aims to enhance fit consistency and curb disparities among brands.

SafeGold and BlueStone have partnered to convert idle physical gold into digital assets. Consumers can now lease their digital gold and earn annual yields of four percent. This initiative aims to mobilize India’s vast household gold reserves effectively. The partnership will help reduce the nation’s dependence on gold imports. Customers can deposit old gold jewelry or coins at BlueStone stores for conversion.

The July 28 customs-entry cutoff has ended the in-transit exemption for qualifying ocean cargo under new US Section 301 forced-labour duties.
Apparel and textile importers missing the deadline now face 10 or 12.5 per cent added duty on affected shipments already at sea.
Sourcing teams must revisit landed costs, supplier mix and purchase orders as USMCA and CAFTA-DR routes gain pricing advantage.

Mexico and CAFTA-DR’s US apparel share fell from 13.86 per cent in 2015 to 12.74 per cent in 2025 despite duty and speed.
Regional trade is locked in T-shirts and sweaters, at over 52 per cent of value; women’s woven fashion and outerwear remain marginal.
For buyers, preferences preserve basics programmes but investment gaps in fabrics, finishing and development cap nearshoring gains.

US apparel imports from matched AGOA suppliers fell 14.1 per cent to $484.1 million in January-May 2026.
Madagascar and Lesotho drove most losses, while Kenya rose 5.5 per cent, pointing to selective sourcing shifts.
Knitwear carried 71.1 per cent of the net decline, hitting high-volume factory categories.
December expiry leaves 2027 orders and textile investment exposed.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds has appointed cricketer M S Dhoni as its new brand ambassador. The company operates over 450 showrooms across fourteen countries globally. Dhoni’s integrity and discipline align with the company’s core values. He expressed that trust is earned through consistent actions and dedication. Dhoni will encourage informed jewelry purchasing decisions among consumers.

Coats PLC reported group revenue of $837 million for the first half of 2026, reflecting 1 per cent organic growth despite challenging market conditions.
Apparel delivered 1 per cent organic growth, while footwear revenue remained flat, and the group maintained an adjusted EBIT margin of 19.8 per cent.
The company reaffirmed its full-year outlook, expecting continued market outperformance and

Cambodia’s economy grew 5.3 per cent in 2025, with growth projected to moderate to 4.2 per cent in 2026 as energy costs and border disruptions weigh on activity, according to the AMRO.
Garment-led manufacturing exports and continued FDI remain key buffers for apparel supply chains.
Energy security, banking confidence, and higher value-added industry reforms are the next priorities.

Following the acquisition, Berrylush will continue to operate as an independent brand while leveraging Snitch’s capabilities across product development, technology, supply chain, marketing and omnichannel retail.