Apparels

Women’s garments dominated South Korea’s apparel imports in January–September 2025, accounting for 41.14 per cent of the $9.091-billion total, driven by fast fashion demand and trend turnover.
Unisex clothing followed, while men’s wear lagged.
Man-made fibre garments led material imports at 45.92 per cent.
Trousers and shorts were the top imported product category.

Sridharan brings over 25 years of experience in brand building and commercial strategy across the Asia-Pacific region. He most recently served as CEO and managing director of United Colors of Benetton India, where he led transformation initiatives. Prior to that, he held senior leadership roles at Clarks and Reebok India.

Cambodia’s first legally binding supply-chain model ties brand purchasing practices to factory-level wage agreements, aligning with due-diligence laws, improving stability, and supporting a path to living wages.
Limited brand participation and sourcing volatility remain challenges.
It can help Cambodia transition to a premium, future-ready manufacturing hub.

Lululemon Athletica has announced that Celeste Burgoyne, president of the Americas and global guest innovation, will leave at the end of December 2025 after 19 years with the brand.
The company will consolidate regional leadership and has appointed André Maestrini as president and chief commercial officer, giving him global oversight of stores, regions, digital channels and commercial strategy.

India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to an all-time high of $41.7 billion in October 2025, driven by a sharp increase in gold and silver imports and a renewed contraction in exports, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) State of the Economy report in the November 2025 Bulletin.

Dr Martens has reported £322 million (~$421 million) in H1 FY26 revenue, up 0.8 per cent CC, with stronger wholesale and 6 per cent growth in full-price DTC sales.
The Americas led with 6 per cent growth, while EMEA fell 3 per cent and APAC rose 2 per cent.
CEO Ije Nwokorie highlighted early progress on the consumer-first strategy and continued cost discipline despite a cautious market.

Cambodia’s industrial sector may grow by 7.1 per cent in 2026—slower than 2025’s 7.8 per cent, the Ministry of Economy and Finance has said.
Its supporting document for a draft Law on Finance for Management 2026 also projects an average industrial growth rate of 7.4 per cent from 2026 to 2028.
The garment sector is projected to continue expanding, though still below its pre-pandemic growth trajectory.

H&M has opened its first Beverly Hills location at 370 North Beverly Drive, introducing a new concept focused on elevated womenswear, accessories, and special collections like H&M Studio Holiday.
The space also debuts H&M Pre-Loved in Los Angeles in partnership with vintage icon Wasteland.
With tech-enabled features and an artful interior, the store will also host cultural events and collaborations.

Under the expansion plan, Trident Group will invest Rs 1,500 crore in Barnala to scale up terry towel production and modernise paper manufacturing facilities, Trident Ltd said in a regulatory filing. Additionally, Rs 500 crore will be allocated in Mohali to establish a corporate office and a capacity-building centre, it added.

Italy imported $12.412 billion worth of apparel during January–August 2025, slightly above the previous year, reflecting steady demand amid European economic uncertainty.
The country sourced 1.424 billion pieces, 39,164 MT of apparel, and 413.297 million pairs.
Piece-based imports dominated at $11.064 billion.
Annual imports dropped to $19.023 billion in 2024 from $20.594 billion in 2023.