Apparels

Van de Velde reported second-half fiscal 2025 comparable revenue of €203.4 million (~$235.9 million), down 1.1 per cent, but showing a 1.9 per cent recovery after a weak first half.
D2C revenue reached €55.9 million (~$64.8 million), while B2B totalled €147.5 million (~$171.1 million). Comparable EBITDA was €47.1 million (23.2 per cent margin).

Gold and silver prices slipped on Monday as international market values took a hit. The strengthening dollar combined with lowered expectations for a US rate cut influenced the precious metals negatively. As crude oil prices rise, many investors are reallocating their assets accordingly.

Türkiye’s apparel exports fell 3.2 per cent in January 2026 to $1.31 billion, reflecting weak demand in key European markets and continued price competition from lower-cost sourcing hubs.
Both knitted and woven garment shipments declined.
The drop extends a multi-year downtrend, underscoring persistent demand pressures despite the sector’s strong export orientation.

Flourish Garments Bangladesh Co. Ltd., a China (Hong Kong)-based firm, will invest $15.34 million to set up a high-end garment manufacturing unit at the BEPZA Economic Zone in Mirsharai, Chattogram.
The factory will produce 4 million garments annually and create 1,988 jobs for Bangladeshi nationals.
The investment agreement was signed between BEPZA and the company in Dhaka.

Lojas Renner reported strong FY25 results.
In Q4, apparel net revenue rose 5.1 per cent with 4.0 per cent same-store sales (SSS) growth and a 57.9 per cent gross margin.
For 2025, retail net revenue grew 9.2 per cent and apparel revenue 10.2 per cent, while digital GMV increased 12.3 per cent.
The company opened 34 stores and plans 50–60 new stores in 2026.

Craft entrepreneurs and designers from Northeast India are raising concerns about the appropriation of their traditional textiles by mainstream brands. Incidents of misrepresentation and lack of proper attribution highlight the need for meaningful engagement with artisan communities.

Kontoor Brands reported Q4 FY2025 revenue of $1.02 billion, up 46 per cent, largely driven by the Helly Hansen acquisition.
Excluding Helly Hansen and the 53rd week, revenue grew 2 per cent.
Wrangler revenue rose 12 per cent to $562 million, Lee grew 2 per cent to $198 million, and Helly Hansen added $254 million.
FY2025 revenue reached $3.15 billion (+21 per cent).

Cotton On Group, an Australian fashion retailer, has launched in India through a franchise partnership with Apparel Group. The brand plans to open 40 to 50 stores across the country within the next five to six years. Initial expansion will focus on Delhi NCR, followed by other major cities and select tier-2 locations.

Exporters renegotiated prices and absorbed losses to maintain long-standing buyer relationships, while US buyers also shouldered some of the burden. Despite relief from reduced tariffs, uncertainty lingers regarding future trade policies.

The reauthorisation of AGOA, signed by US President Donald Trump through December 2026, has shielded more than 66,000 Kenyan textile jobs and prevented steep tariffs.
However, with AGOA’s deadline approaching again in 2026, industry leaders are pushing for a durable bilateral trade pact to avoid recurring uncertainty and protect investment, jobs, and export stability.