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TCF POST Report Dhaka — August 20, 2026. Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector, which generates roughly 85% of the country’s export earnings, is running at just 30–40% of capacity because of chronic grid instability and gas shortages — even as a new study finds its factory rooftops could host nearly 1.8 gigawatts of solar power. … Read more
TCF POST Report The global men’s underwear industry is on track for steady, sustained growth over the next several years, according to a new market analysis from Persistence Market Research. The category — long treated as a basic apparel staple — is being reshaped by shifting consumer priorities around comfort, hygiene, fabric quality, and personal … Read more
TCF POST Report JD Sports Fashion plc (JD Group) on 20 August reported a mixed second quarter, with group organic sales down 1.3% for the 13 weeks to 1 August, prompting the retailer to cut the top end of its full-year profit guidance to £700m–£800m, from £750m–£850m previously. Free cash flow guidance of £460m–£520m was … Read more
TCF POST Report LONDON, Aug. 19, 2026 — Japan House London will present Tradition/Rebellion: Coming-of-Age Style in Kitakyushu, Japan, a new exhibition exploring the extravagant kimono and fashion culture surrounding the Coming-of-Age Ceremony in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka. The exhibition will run from Nov. 11, 2026, to April 18, 2027. The exhibition puts the spotlight on how … Read more
TCF POST Report BRISBANE, Australia — August 20, 2026 — Universal Store Holdings delivered a strong FY26 performance, led by robust growth across its core premium casual fashion retail businesses, particularly Universal Store and Perfect Stranger, while weakness in the wholesale channel of its THRILLS and Worship-led CTC segment weighed on overall results. Group sales … Read more
TCF POST Desk NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2026 — Global sleepwear and home-lifestyle brand EKOUAER has partnered with actress and brand ambassador Vanessa Hudgens to spotlight its travel-focused apparel portfolio ahead of the North American Labor Day long weekend. The campaign centers on EKOUAER’s satin silk pajama set, positioning the apparel as a versatile option … Read more
An analysis of Brand Finance’s Apparel 50 2026 report The headline number Brand Finance’s Apparel 50 2026 report shows that the world’s 50 most valuable apparel brands are worth a combined $350.9 billion in 2026 — down 4% from last year. It’s a modest-sounding figure that hides a much sharper story underneath: the sector isn’t … Read more
TCF POST Desk SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19, 2026 — Gap and Malbon are teaming up for a second collaboration, expanding their partnership with a 35-piece collection that blends heritage-inspired American sportswear with contemporary golf and tennis influences. Following their first collaboration in 2025, the new collection broadens the offering for both men and women, positioning … Read more
TCF POST Desk SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19, 2026 — Stitch Fix has launched an exclusive capsule collection for teachers from 41 Hawthorn, its private-label women’s brand, offering versatile, classroom-ready clothing designed around educators’ everyday workwear needs. The collection was developed after Stitch Fix analyzed thousands of teaching-related client requests ahead of the new school year. … Read more
H1 sales reached $29.50 billion, up 7% TCF POST Report FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Aug. 19, 2026 — The TJX Companies delivered stronger-than-expected second-quarter Fiscal 2027 results, with its off-price apparel and home-fashion business benefiting from solid consumer demand, strong merchandise availability and improving margins. TJX reported net sales of $15.18 billion for the quarter ended Aug. … Read more