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TCF POST Report LONDON — In a landmark move for the British high street, Marks & Spencer is set to take its place on the official London Fashion Week (LFW) runway this September. Marking a century of influence in the British fashion industry, the retailer will debut a collection designed to bridge the gap between … Read more
TCF POST Report ATLANTA — Carter’s, Inc. announced significant progress in its sustainability initiatives throughout 2025, highlighting increased use of sustainable cotton in its children’s wear lines and a substantial reduction in virgin plastic packaging. As the largest retailer and wholesaler of children’s and teen apparel in North America, the company also reported intensified efforts … Read more
TCFPOST Report Indian athletes and team members are set to promote “Made in India” jute-viscose blended apparel at the Commonwealth Games 2026, to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2. “This marks the first occasion on which jute-based apparel will be showcased at an international multi-sport event. The initiative is expected … Read more
TCF POST Report In alignment with the nation’s semiquincentennial celebrations, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has officially launched its landmark digital archival platform, “250 Years of Fashion.” This platform serves as a comprehensive cultural and historical retrospective, highlighting the profound impact that the TCF (Textile, Clothing and Footwear) sectors have had on shaping … Read more
TCF POST Analysis In a simple equation, Chanel’s menswear offering is expanding as the luxury fashion house has just acquired French heritage shirtmaker Charvet Place Vendôme, commonly known as Charvet. The brand is also renowned for its ties; in fact, “charvet” has become a generic name for a certain type of silk fabric used for … Read more
TCF POST REPORT LONDON – The R|Elan™ Circular Design Challenge (CDC) has officially launched its eighth global edition, marking a significant partnership under the India–France Year of Innovation 2026. This year, the initiative is collaborating with the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), the governing body for the French fashion industry, … Read more
TCF POST Report Despite a robust surge in shipments during June 2026, the RMG sector recorded a year-on-year decline of 1.64% in export earnings for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Total earnings for the sector settled at USD 38.7 billion. Notwithstanding this decline, the RMG sector remains the dominant force in national trade, accounting for 80.63% … Read more
TCF POST Report Luxury conglomerate Richemont is strategically recalibrating its Fashion & Accessories (F&A) division, signaling a long-term ambition to capture greater value from a segment that currently accounts for approximately 12% of the Group’s €22.4 billion annual sales. While the Group maintains an 11% increase in sales at constant exchange rates, it is actively … Read more
TCF POST Analysis The appointment of Charlie Cole as CEO of Lands’ End, effective July 13, 2026, marks a decisive shift in the company’s trajectory. By bringing in an executive with a deep background in digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI), the Board of Directors is signaling that the next phase of growth for this … Read more
TCF POST Report The global garment export landscape reached a pivotal juncture in mid-2026. As supply chain diversification accelerates, the “Big Three” of the textile world—Bangladesh, Vietnam, and India—are no longer competing merely on price, according to a snapshot report by the Dhaka-based research firm Thoughts and Thorough. The report notes that this emerging “Troika” … Read more
