Movado Group Posts Stronger Q2 as Fashion-Licensed Watch Brands Drive Growth, Tariff Refunds Add to Bottom Line•US Apparel Makers Quantify the Small-Batch Cost Gap Facing Startup Brands•Uzbek Chemical Researchers Develop Cheaper Copper-Based Germ Treatment for Cotton Fabric•Uzbekistan Positions Itself as Asia's Next Trade Crossroads•
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When life hands you a 50% tariff, apparently you hand out gift cards, eh? TCF POST Report Toronto-based Miik, the woman-owned, buttery-soft-leggings purveyor known for its made-within-50km ethos, isn’t taking new U.S. tariffs lying down — it’s throwing a month-long party for Canadian shopping instead. Starting this August and running smack up against the looming … Read more
TCF POST Report The global women’s blazer market is poised for steady long-term expansion, with industry revenue projected to rise from US$74.28 billion in 2025 to US$120.1 billion by 2035, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.92%, according to a new market study. Asia-Pacific is expected to record the fastest growth, reinforcing the … Read more
TCF POST Analysis NEW YORK — Ralph Lauren delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, driven by robust full-price sales, expanding profit margins and broad-based global demand, prompting the luxury apparel company to raise its full-year outlook despite continued tariff, inflation and geopolitical risks. The company, on Aug 6, reported revenue of US$1.96 billion, up … Read more
TCF POST Report DHAKA: Asia’s leading textile and apparel exporting countries are entering a new phase of global competition in which labour standards, wage equity and regulatory compliance are becoming as important as manufacturing costs, according to a new academic study. The study, Evaluating Wage Disparities and Labor Policies in the Global Textile Industry … Read more
TCF POST Analysis Herzogenaurach – PUMA’s second-quarter 2026 results suggest the sportswear company is making tangible progress in stabilizing its business after a turbulent 2025, but the turnaround remains operational rather than demand-driven. Compared with the severe disruption caused by last year’s strategic reset, the latest quarter shows healthier margins, stronger cash generation and … Read more
NEW YORK — Old Navy is doubling down on celebrity-led marketing for its fall denim business, unveiling a new campaign fronted by Cardi B alongside digital creators and fashion personalities Quenlin Blackwell, Paloma Elsesser, Brooks Nader, Haley Baylee and Wisdom Kaye. The initiative reinforces the retailer’s value positioning by promoting fashion-forward denim at entry prices … Read more
TCF POST Report TORONTO — Canada Goose Holdings Inc. has agreed to sell Canadian performance footwear brand Baffin Limited to L.P. Royer Inc., marking a strategic portfolio reshuffle aimed at sharpening its focus on the Canada Goose brand and supporting its long-term lifestyle growth strategy. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal … Read more
TCF POST Analysis eBay delivered a stronger-than-expected second quarter in 2026, but beneath the headline financial results lies a more important development for the global textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry: fashion has emerged as one of the marketplace’s fastest-growing strategic categories, supported by expanding authentication services, stronger consumer-to-consumer (C2C) supply, and a deeper commitment … Read more
TCF POST Report PHILADELPHIA — Lifestyle retailer Anthropologie has expanded its Pilcro denim portfolio for Fall 2026, introducing new fabric washes, inclusive sizing, and a creator-led marketing campaign as it strengthens its position in the premium denim segment. The latest collection builds on Pilcro’s recent momentum, with the retailer highlighting denim innovation through refreshed finishes, … Read more
TCF POST Report BUFFALO, N.Y. — New Era Cap has unveiled its 2026 NFL Sidelines Collection, introducing a dual-season headwear range that combines weather-engineered performance with athlete-driven marketing. As the NFL’s Official On-Field Cap partner, the company is supporting the launch with a campaign featuring Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew … Read more