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•
Vince Holding Teams Up with Authentic Brands and Drake to Take OVO Global•Research Pairs "Dry" Plasma Treatment with New Antimicrobial Dyes for Polyester-Cotton Fabric•Denim's Plastic Problem Gets a Seaweed Fix — UK Trial Tests Bio-Based Coatings on Industrial Lines•Beyond the Boutique: How Luxury Houses Are Rewriting the Rules of Retail•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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A 32-year-old scion of a lubricants-and-latex empire is quietly stitching together India’s most unlikely retail alliance — condoms meet closets. TCF POST Special Report KOLKATA — He isn’t a household name yet. But Aditya Kumar Halwasiya, the 32-year-old Chairman & Managing Director of Cupid Limited — India’s best-known maker of male and female condoms, lubricant … Read more
TCF POST Report HONG KONG — China Lilang Limited, one of China’s leading menswear companies, posted strong revenue growth in the first half of 2026 as new retail, smart casual products and value-for-money offerings helped offset cautious consumer spending. Revenue for the six months ended June 30 increased 19.5% year on year to RMB2.065 billion … Read more
TCF POST Report DHAKA — LightCastle Partners, a Bangladesh-based management consulting and advisory firm, says Bangladesh’s proposed three-year extension of its Least Developed Country (LDC) graduation preparatory period could provide crucial breathing space for textile, clothing and footwear exporters—but the extra time will only protect competitiveness if it is used to replace preferential market access … Read more
TCF POST Report XIAMEN, China — Xiamen Bella Fitness Co., Ltd., commercially known as Bellasports, is strengthening its marketing around technical fabrics, flexible manufacturing and OEM/ODM capabilities as China’s expanding outdoor and performance-wear market creates opportunities for domestic brands and import-oriented buyers. The Xiamen-based manufacturer is positioning itself not simply as an apparel producer but … Read more
TCF POST Special Report Delhi- India’s fast-fashion market is emerging as one of Asia’s fastest-growing apparel consumption engines, with the market projected to nearly quadruple by 2031 as domestic value-fashion chains, international brands and digital-first retailers accelerate expansion. According to a new Ken Research assessment, India’s fast-fashion market was worth US$13.48 billion in 2025 … Read more
TCF POST Report DHAKA — Research has exposed a worrying health burden among textile and garment workers, with surveys pointing to high levels of musculoskeletal pain, heat-related illness, fatigue, respiratory problems and workplace injuries. The evidence also suggests that workers are increasingly facing several risks at the same time, raising questions over whether conventional … Read more
TCF POST Special Report BEIJING — China’s textile industry is entering a new phase as softer apparel exports, resilient textile-material shipments, stronger domestic demand and rising two-way trade with Asian suppliers reshape its traditional role as the world’s manufacturing and export powerhouse. Ken Research estimates China’s textile market at US$636.6 billion in 2025, projected to reach … Read more
TCF POST Report BENGALURU — Page Industries Ltd., the exclusive licensee of Jockey International across India and several South Asian and Middle Eastern markets, reported stronger first-quarter performance in FY27, with revenue rising 7.9% year on year to ₹14.20 billion (US$165.6 million), driven by healthy volume growth and broad-based consumer demand. The company on August … Read more
\TCF POST Report SEOUL — Swedish fashion retailer H&M has disclosed a data breach in South Korea that exposed some customers’ personal information after unauthorized access to its business systems, adding the global fashion group to a growing list of companies facing cybersecurity threats in the country. In a notice to Korean … Read more
TCF POST Report NEW YORK — Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE: TPR), the New York-based house of iconic handbags and lifestyle accessories built around Coach and Kate Spade New York, closed fiscal 2026 with record net sales of roughly $8.0 billion, as a 23% full-year surge at Coach more than offset continued weakness at Kate Spade. Company’s … Read more