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TCF POST Analysis The performance of Pakistan’s exports for the 11 months from July to May 2025–2026 shows a contraction in total exports, contrasted by the resilient performance of the textile sector. During this period, Pakistan’s total exports reached approximately USD 27.89 billion, a 5.67% decline compared to the same period in the previous fiscal … Read more
TCF POST Desk The US retailer Kohl’s announced on Monday that Elliott Rodgers has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer, reporting to CEO Michael J. Bender. A former US Army Captain, Rodgers brings more than 20 years of leadership experience to the role, including six years at Target. He will oversee Kohl’s enterprise operations, … Read more
TCF Post Analysis India’s apparel export sector experienced a significant decline during both the month of May 2026 and the cumulative period of April–May 2026, marking the first two months of the Indian fiscal year. In May, apparel exports fell to US$ 1,297.23 million, representing a 14.17% decline compared to the same month last year. … Read more
TCF POST Desk HANOI — The Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (VINATEX) announced its provisional consolidated revenue reached approximately USD 375 million (VND 9.77 trillion) for the first half of 2026, marking a 6.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The state-owned textile and apparel conglomerate also reported a 14.4 percent … Read more
TCF POST Report The latest import data from the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) reveals a significant shakeup in the US fashion supply chain. Rather than a minor, seasonal blip, American brands are fundamentally restructuring where their clothes are made. As total global apparel imports to the US dropped by 12% in the first … Read more
Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury announces the budget for FY2026-27 as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman (second from left) listens. Photo: Ministry of Information
TCF Post Desk Japan’s international apparel retailer UNIQLO announced the opening of five new stores in Canada in Fall 2026, bringing its Canadian network to 42 locations. The new stores will offer UNIQLO’s full range of LifeWear apparel for men, women, children, and babies, as well as seasonal collections and the brand’s UT (UNIQLO … Read more
TCF POST Report Egypt’s ready-made garment exports surged by 15 percent year-on-year to reach USD 1.15 billion (EGP 59.8 billion) during the first four months of 2026, up from USD 1 billion (EGP 52.1 billion) in the same period last year, according to the Apparel Export Council of Egypt (AEC). The sector recorded its strongest … Read more
A Public Eye report reveals Bangladesh T-shirt prices paid by European brands have barely risen in 25 years, pushing garment workers into crisis.
TCF POST Report Bangladesh has been successfully transforming from a basic “cut and sew” hub into a highly sophisticated, vertically integrated manufacturing powerhouse, said the international textile business group, Exploretex. The Portugal-based strategic sourcing and manufacturing group, which operates vertical facilities in Bangladesh and high-end factories in Portugal, identifies that massive production capacity, competitive … Read more
