Apparels

Finland’s apparel imports fell over 6 per cent to $813.368 million in January–August 2025 as retailers adopted lean inventory strategies amid weak consumer sentiment, higher living costs, and slow discretionary spending recovery.
Trousers and T-shirts remained stable performers, while outerwear demand softened due to mild winters.
The decline aligns with wider Nordic and EU trends.

India is set to implement new mandatory labelling rules for apparel and home textiles, requiring manufacturers to disclose fibre content, origin, and care instructions. This move aims to align with global standards, promote recycling, and protect consumers from misleading claims. The initiative is part of a broader plan to boost the textile waste value chain and enhance consumer awareness.

Designer Brands Inc has posted a mixed Q3, with net sales down 3.2 per cent and comparable sales lower, yet profitability strengthened as gross margin rose to 45.1 per cent.
Net income reached $18.2 million.
Cash improved, debt fell, and inventories eased.
The company remains confident as strategic progress continues, despite forecasting a 3–5 per cent sales decline for FY25.

Caleres has recorded a solid Q3 FY25 with revenue up 6.6 per cent to $790.1 million, driven by 18.8 per cent Brand Portfolio growth and strong e-commerce momentum.
Famous Footwear softened, while margins and earnings fell due to tariffs and acquisition dilution.
CEO said results exceeded expectations and integration of Stuart Weitzman will support long-term growth despite near-term pressure.

Calvin Klein has opened its new global flagship at 530 Broadway in New York’s SoHo, marking a major brand homecoming and reinforcing its global lifestyle positioning.
The loft-inspired space highlights denim, underwear, apparel and accessories, alongside campaign-driven displays.
A limited-edition Calvin Klein Soho capsule debuts now, with Calvin Klein Collection pieces arriving from Spring 2026.

The company, founded with Sachin Tendulkar’s vision of encouraging India to become a sports-playing nation, has spent 12–15 months developing products suited to Indian body types, weather and playing conditions.

G-III Apparel Group’s Q3 FY26 net sales has fallen 9 per cent to $988.6 million, though profitability exceeded expectations due to strong owned brands and tariff mitigation.
Net income declined to $80.6 million, while inventories rose and debt dropped sharply.
The company raised its FY26 earnings guidance despite tariff pressures, forecasting lower full-year sales.

“India will continue to grow at a 10–12% pace,” said Shweta Harit, Global SVP, De Beers Group and CEO, Forevermark. “We are seeing very strong consumer momentum here.”

Vietnam’s index of industrial production (IIP) grew by 9.3 per cent YoY in the first 11 months this year.
The manufacturing and processing sector was the main growth driver, expanding by 10.6 per cent YoY and contributing 8.5 pps to the IIP growth.
The index for garment production rose by 13.5 per cent YoY during the period.
Employment in industrial enterprises rose by 3.7 per cent YoY as of November 1.

UK fashion manufacturers saw average Q3 2025 sales rise 4.3 per cent QoQ to £500,517 (~$670,693), though still 4.4 per cent lower YoY, according to Unleashed.
Gross margin percentage slipped to 60.4 per cent as firms reduced purchase orders and stock.
The shift towards leaner inventory reflects cost pressures and soft demand, with operational efficiency expected to be key heading into 2026.