Weekly News

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

Weekly News 39/25 (26/09/2025)

UK denim market tops US $ 4.32 billion as Gen Z drives demand, finds Primark
GCC non-woven, coated textile garments market to reach US $ 2.7 billion by 2035
Forever 21 transitions to digital-first model in US with new operating partners
Uniqlo expands UK footprint with three new store openings
Bangladesh’s garment exports to Japan rise 15.6%, highlighting untapped potential
Global fibre output grows 6.5% in 2024, with synthetics widening lead: Textile Exchange
Nike and SKIMS to debut collaborative activewear collection
Indian consumers show strong preference for local and eco-friendly brands, study finds

Weekly News 37/25 (12/09/2025)

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to India rise 16.5% despite land port restrictions
Bangladesh Government to form expert panel to steer trade negotiations
Asos signs global agreement with ITF to safeguard transport and logistics workers
UK retail sales see boost in August, lead by clothing and footwear
Global fashion brands hit by India’s new GST regime
Bangladesh strengthens its position in US apparel market as China’s share declines
Zegna Group reports US $ 1 billion revenues in H1 2025, profit up 53%
Labor Unions urged to support greening in apparel industry
MKMA