Apparels

Georgia’s apparel imports rose 16.5 per cent year on year to $97.15 million in Q1 2026, supported by stronger domestic consumption and higher clothing spending after the Russia-Ukraine war reshaped migration and economic patterns.
Trousers, T-shirts, and jerseys led imports, while the country’s apparel market continued its strong post-2021 expansion trend.

Lenskart reported a significant 46% jump in revenue from operations to Rs 2,515 crore in the January-March quarter, driven by volume expansion and new customer acquisitions. Despite a slight dip in net profit due to a one-time gain in the previous year, the company’s operating margin expanded to 21.3%.

Bangladesh garment units are quite far from meeting clean energy consumption targets due to high renewable energy costs, limited rooftop space, and policy bottlenecks that are slowing adoption across the sector, a study revealed.
Eighty-eight per cent of respondents cited high installation costs as a barrier to renewable energy adoption, while 42 per cent pointed to high maintenance costs.

Amer Sports raised its 2026 revenue, margin and EPS guidance after Q1 revenue grew 32 per cent to $1.945 billion, driven by strong double-digit growth across all regions.
Technical Apparel rose 33 per cent, Outdoor Performance 42 per cent, and Ball & Racquet Sports 13 per cent.
The operating profit increased 50 per cent, while adjusted EPS rose 47 per cent to $0.38.

Denim demand is rising as consumers move beyond skinny jeans towards Y2K-inspired, relaxed and tailored silhouettes.
Gen Z is driving the shift through thrift, vintage appeal, influencer-led styling and sustainability values.
Coloured denim, dark indigo washes, low-rise fits and experimental cuts are gaining momentum across fashion markets.

Cambodia’s apparel exports rose 9.61 per cent to $3.45 billion in January–April 2026, accounting for 31.1 per cent of total exports and reaffirming the sector’s importance to the economy.
Strong April growth and gains across knitted and woven apparel reflected resilient sourcing demand, while rising cotton imports signalled changing raw-material preferences among manufacturers.

Aramark has reported revenue of $4.9 billion in Q2 FY26, up 15 per cent YoY, driven by new business wins and growth across US and international operations.
Operating income rose 26 per cent to $220 million, while adjusted EPS grew 40 per cent.
Cash flow strengthened, client retention exceeded 98 per cent, and the company raised its organic revenue outlook.

Spring/Summer 2026 fashion is balancing bold and neutral palettes, with tomato red emerging as the standout colour alongside shades such as lost lilac, moody blue, soured citrus and jaded teal.
Industry experts say earthy neutrals are becoming wardrobe foundations, while brighter tones are increasingly used as accents to add energy, nostalgia and emotional appeal.

Misto Holdings has reported a strong Q1 2026, with consolidated revenue rising 4.2 per cent YoY to KRW 1.3 trillion (~$867.3 million) and operating profit increasing 19 per cent to KRW 193.7 billion.
Growth was driven by Acushnet, improved Misto profitability, China expansion, K-fashion momentum, and Fila product gains, despite macroeconomic uncertainty, tariffs and weak consumer sentiment.

The Association of Ghana Apparel Manufacturers (AGAM) recently called for a national procurement policy for garments and textiles, saying such a step may create over 100,000 jobs.
If the government makes it compulsory for state institutions to procure uniforms and other garments from domestic manufacturers, the apparel sector can absorb thousands of unemployed youth, AGAM noted.