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•
Textiles, Clothing & Footwear Business Insights
TCF POST Report vineyard vines, the Stamford, Connecticut-based lifestyle brand born from Martha’s Vineyard summers, has launched its Fall 2026 collection, positioning the line as a bridge between late-summer warmth and the crisp evenings of a New England autumn. The collection spans sweaters, shirting, blazers, ties and the brand’s signature Madras Patchwork prints, alongside holdovers … Read more
TCF POST Report BRUSSELS, August 12, 2026 — The European Commission has launched the Digital Product Passport (DPP) Registry and a dedicated testing environment, marking a major step toward a more transparent and digitally traceable product system across the European Union. Established under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), the DPP framework is designed … Read more
TCF POST Report Zurich, Aug. 11, 2026 – On Holding AG’s second-quarter 2026 results underline the continued dominance of footwear, while also highlighting the rapidly growing role of apparel and Asia-Pacific in the company’s global expansion. On generated CHF 850.3 million in Q2 net sales, up 13.5% year on year and 21.6% on a constant-currency … Read more
TCF POST Report The U.S. Senate has passed a two-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act, a move welcomed by the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) as an important step toward restoring stability to critical U.S. apparel and textile trade relationships. Passed with … Read more
TCF POST Report New Delhi: India’s parliamentary committee on commerce has called for sweeping policy support for the country’s textiles, clothing and footwear industries, warning that higher US tariffs and shifting sourcing patterns threaten the competitiveness of labour-intensive export sectors unless the government accelerates reforms and concludes a bilateral trade agreement with Washington. The recommendations, … Read more
TCF POST Desk SINGAPORE, Aug. 6 — Lazada, one of Southeast Asia’s largest e-commerce platforms operating across Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines, has partnered with adidas to exclusively launch the sportswear giant’s new ZENBOOST running shoe through its annual adidas Regional Super Brand Day (RSBD) campaign. The collaboration gives shoppers in six … Read more
TCF POST Report LEXINGTON, Ky. — US Equestrian has named premium womenswear brand Frank & Eileen as its Official Lifestyle Partner and Official Lifestyle Apparel Partner of the US Equestrian Open, expanding the intersection of fashion, sport and lifestyle branding through a multi-event collaboration. The partnership will see Frank & Eileen provide apparel for on-air … Read more
TCF POST Report Capri Holdings delivered a mixed first-quarter fiscal 2027 performance, with overall revenue declining but profitability improving significantly as its apparel and footwear brands navigated a challenging global retail environment. The results point to contrasting momentum across the company’s portfolio, with Michael Kors continuing to face sales pressure while Jimmy Choo posted … 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 U.S. womenswear brand Boston Proper has unveiled a comprehensive brand refresh under its new “Defy All Expectations” platform, positioning itself to strengthen customer engagement and accelerate growth in the increasingly competitive premium women’s fashion market. The rebranding introduces a refreshed visual identity, updated brand voice, and a new creative direction aimed at … Read more