Footwear
Barbie and Reebok Launch Basketball Shoes and Doll as Signature of Superstar Angel Reese
TCF POST Desk Barbie has unveiled a brand-new doll in the likeness of professional basketball superstar Angel Reese, alongside the…
Footwear
Clothing
Beyond the Blue: How Levi’s is Redefining its Legacy in Asia
TCF POST OPED For decades, the name Levi Strauss & Co. has conjured a singular, immutable image: rugged, indigo denim…
USA
Strengthening U.S. Fashion Manufacturing and Supply Chains: CFDA and SOURCING by Informa Forge Alliance
Uncategorized
Boston Proper Rebrands With ‘Defy All Expectations’ Platform, Targets Growth Through Age-Inclusive Fashion
Uncategorized
Delta Galil Posts Record Q2 Sales and Profit as Tariff Refund Boosts Cash Flow, Growth Investments
Clothing, USA
Anthropologie Expands Pilcro Denim Range with New Washes, Inclusive Fits for Fall 2026
Clothing, USA
New Era Launches 2026 NFL Sidelines Collection with Weather-Engineered Designs and Athlete-Led Campaign
Footwear, USA
Diabetic Footwear Market Set for Strong Growth on Rising Demand for Preventive Foot Care
Fashion & Market
HKTDC Celebrates 60th Anniversary Unveiling Structural Overhaul and Emerging Market Push
HONG KONG — Marking its diamond jubilee, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has announced a sweeping organizational overhaul…
Textile
CITI Sees US Tariff Decision Puts Indian Clothing and Textiles Exporters at Disadvantage and Risk
New Delhi — The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) expresses grave concern over the United States imposing a 10%…
H&M’s Strategic Shift: Profitability Over Scale Amidst Global Uncertainty
TCF POST Analysis The H&M Group’s six-month report for 2026 reveals a fundamental shift in its global strategy: moving away from a high-volume, broad-footprint model toward a leaner, more agile organization that prioritizes profitability over raw expansion. While net sales fell 1% in local currencies, the group successfully boosted its operating profit by 14% (excluding … Read more
Independent Apparel Businesses in the USA Spend More Than They Earn
TCF POST Report For many independent entrepreneurs, the dream of launching an apparel brand is driven by creative passion. However, new data from 1-800Accountant’s Report reveals a stark financial reality: for the typical independent apparel business, the path to profitability is fraught with heavy expenses that often outpace revenue. Apparel tops the list of the … Read more
Marubeni and BGMEA Forge Strategic Roadmap to Boost Apparel Exports to Japan
TCF POST Desk Marubeni, a leading Japanese global trading conglomerate, has committed to partnering with Bangladesh’s garment industry to diversify and bolster exports to the Japanese market. A recent meeting at the BGMEA office in Dhaka between Marubeni Corporation officials and leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) resulted in an actionable … Read more
Lycra, Gentex, Ecotune, and MacroCycle Awarded in AFFOA Functional Fabrics Program
TCF POST Desk BEDFORD, Mass. — The Lycra Company, Gentex Corporation, Ecotune, and MacroCycle Technologies have been selected as awardees in the third round of the Product Accelerator for Functional Fabrics (PAFF 3.0) program, managed by AFFOA (Advanced Functional Fabrics of America, Inc.). The PAFF 3.0 program addresses critical technical and manufacturing challenges by providing … Read more
TCF Sector Pivots Toward Sustainability as Supply Chain Strategy
TCF POST ANALYSIS The 2026 “World’s Most Sustainable Companies” report by TIME and Statista signals a structural shift in the Textile, Clothing, and Footwear (TCF) sector: sustainability is evolving from a marketing narrative into a critical tool for supply chain resilience and regulatory compliance. Sector Leaders: High-End and Global Retailers Dominate The 2026 rankings underscore … Read more
Apparel Logistics Market: Asian Perspectives
TCF POST Analysis Recent market research by Fortune Business Insights valued the global apparel logistics market at USD 105.49 billion in 2026, UP from USD 98.80 billion in 2025. It is forecast to reach USD 180.73 billion by 2034, expanding at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.0% over the forecast period. The Asia-Pacific … Read more
Malaysia Sees Strong Growth in Textile Trade, Aims to Be a Regional Hub
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 26, 2026 – Malaysian government officials have disclosed strong growth in the country’s textile trade, outlining aims for the nation to become a premier regional sourcing hub for textile manufacturers. Officials shared this vision for Malaysia to serve as a strategic sourcing hub for Southeast Asian and South Asian textile manufacturers … Read more
Sri Lanka’s Export Performance: Apparel Sector Rebounds in May Despite Year-to-Date Contraction
TCF POST Report COLOMBO — Sri Lanka’s Apparel & Textiles sector is showing early signs of a turnaround after a challenging start to the year, posting its strongest monthly performance of 2026 in May. However, a deeper look at the data reveals a stark contrast between a booming broader export economy and a primary sector … Read more
Program to Upskill Workers and Mid-Level Executives Restarts
TCF POST Desk Dhaka — June 25, 2026: The Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) has reinitiated an upskilling program to bolster competitiveness in Bangladesh’s garment export sector. The bureau, under the Ministry of Commerce, signed separate agreements today with top apparel trade bodies and a leading university to arrange training for a total of 22,815 workers … Read more
Statistical Analysis of China’s Textile and Apparel Export Performance Until May
TCF POST Analysis Latest figures from the Chinese General Administration of Customs indicate that easing of trade tensions between China and the U.S. drove a robust month-on-month recovery, particularly in the apparel sector,in May 2026. However, due to a high statistical baseline from the previous year, overall exports for the month declined slightly year-on-year. Looking … Read more