Weekly News

Weekly News 01/26 (02/01/2026)

Nike posts flat Q2 sales as wholesale rebound offsets direct-to-consumer slide
SHEIN opens major logistics hub in Poland to speed up deliveries across Europe
Marks & Spencer named UK’s most trusted retailer despite cyber attack fallout
Bangladesh RMG sector poised for major boost as Japan offers duty-free access
Climate action could lift Bangladesh garment exports to US $ 120 billion by 2030: Study
Bangladesh unrest disrupts textile and garment trade, hitting Bengal exports
India’s silk output and employment rise sharply as sericulture expands: Textiles Ministry
Arvind Fashions to buy Flipkart’s stake in Flying Machine unit for US $ 15 million

Weekly News 49/25 (05/12/2025)

Bangladesh urged to step up sustainability efforts to protect global export reputation
Factories having links with US market under pressure: Survey
EU textile body sounds alarm over Temu partnerships
Bangladesh’s industrial growth stalls in September as apparel and textiles slump
US Black Friday sales rise 4.1%,; Apparel outperforms
India’s manufacturing growth slips to nine-month low as US tariffs hit demand
UK consumers plan to buy longer-lasting fashion in 2026, with strong shift toward cotton: Study
GUESS? Q3 revenue rises 7%, returns to profit as delisting draws near

Weekly News 46/25 (14/11/2025)

Inditex to raise stake in Zara India joint venture with Trent to 80%
Online fashion surge fuels UK retail recovery
Spanish Recycling Firm Recover scales up into finished fabrics and garments market
BGMEA: 353 garment factories close, more than 100,000 workers jobless
Better Cotton achieves over 50% traceability milestone in global supply chains
Loop Industries signs multi-year agreement with Nike for circular polyester resin
Levi’s expands premium ‘Blue Tab’ range amid rising demand for high-end denim
Japanese buyers interested in high-end clothing from Bangladesh: BGMEA

Weekly News 42/25 (17/10/2025)

H&M Group to incorporate Circ’s recycled fibres into product lines
Cotton sector issues new guidelines to improve lifecycle assessment use
Indian textile exporters target EU, discounts amidst US tariff pressure
SHEIN’s US sales decline following end of tariff exemption
Levi Strauss reports 7% revenue growth in Q3, boosted by D2C Strategy
US slaps additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods, opening door for indian textile exporters
In July-September of FY ’26, RMG exports achieve 4.79% growth
Global second-hand fashion market set to hit US $ 360 billion by 2030: BCG

Weekly News 41/25 (10/10/2025)

Uniqlo to open 11 new stores across the US in Spring/Summer 2026
Nike raises prices across core categories amid CEO turnaround and rising tariffs
Ralph Lauren drops 2040 net zero for ‘rolling’ 5-year targets
Bangladesh records mixed export performance in first quarter of FY 2025-26
‘Swadeshi’ campaign aims to push Indian textiles demand to US $ 250 billion by 2030
Bangladesh garment exports to US rise 27% over past decade: OTEXA
UK sees tepid discretionary retail sales, fashion sees better growth
Up to 40% rise in sales witnessed by durables, fashion and footwear
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