Apparels

Brandman Retail is bringing global sports brands Wilson Sporting Goods and ANTA to India. They will open dedicated stores in major cities starting April 2026. These stores will offer a range of sports gear and apparel. The partnership aims to meet the growing demand for premium sportswear across India. Expansion is planned for the next 12 to 18 months.

US retail trade sales in January this year were down by 0.2 per cent month on month (MoM) and up by 3 per cent year on year (YoY), according to advance estimates by the Census Bureau.
Sales at US apparel and clothing accessories increased by 4 per cent YoY in the month, while sales at furniture and home furnishing stores decreased by 3.5 per cent YoY.

Bangladesh’s apparel industry is entering a structural stress phase as liquidity pressures, slowing exports, rising competition and geopolitical logistics disruptions converge.
With LDC graduation approaching and India strengthening its sourcing position, the sector must accelerate capability upgrades to prevent gradual order migration across global supply chains.

Bangladesh’s apparel industry is entering a structural stress phase as liquidity pressures, slowing exports, rising competition and geopolitical logistics disruptions converge.
With LDC graduation approaching and India strengthening its sourcing position, the sector must accelerate capability upgrades to prevent gradual order migration across global supply chains.

The ongoing conflict in West Asia has begun to affect the textile industry in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, with export orders being stalled and trade disruptions impacting shipments worth around Rs 800 to Rs 1,000 crore, industry representatives said.

India’s diamond exporters are boosting rough stone purchases from Antwerp and Africa. The West Asia conflict has disrupted the Dubai trade corridor. Demand for rare white and coloured diamonds is increasing. Investors are turning to these diamonds as a safe investment. India processes most of the world’s polished diamonds.

Gold prices dipped on Thursday, influenced by a stronger dollar and renewed inflation concerns stemming from higher oil prices. This dampened expectations for imminent interest rate cuts. Meanwhile, oil prices surged amid supply constraints in the Gulf and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

India sets its sights on transforming into a $350 billion textile powerhouse with $100 billion in exports by the fiscal year 2030-31. To achieve this ambitious target, the industry must elevate its operations to scale up production, enhance value, and streamline garment manufacturing year-round. Moreover, leveraging free trade agreements for market access is crucial.

Turkiye’s exports increased by 1.6 per cent YoY to $21.65 billion in February, with exports of chemicals and RMG declining, Turkiye Exporters Assembly (TIM) chairman Mustafa Gultepe and Minister of Trade Omer Bolat announced recently.
RMG exports in February were worth $1.3 billion—a drop of 2 per cent YoY, while chemical exports were worth $2.3 billion—a decrease of 7 per cent YoY.

Actress Malaika Arora has launched her lifestyle accessories brand, Maejoy, in collaboration with Exceed Entertainment and Myntra Jabong. The brand debuts with over 250 styles, including handbags and lab-grown diamond jewelry, aiming to offer accessible yet elevated fashion inspired by global trends.