Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic have discussed pending issues related to the proposed bilateral trade pact. Key differences yet to be resolved include issues related to the EU...
The USDA WASDE report has projected a weaker global cotton outlook for 2025–26, with production, consumption and exports all revised lower. Output is cut by nearly 300,000 bales to 119.79 million, while mill use drops to 118.61 million...
Scottish retail leaders have urged the government to introduce a permanent business rates discount in line with England’s 10 per cent relief. In a joint letter, 14 retailers warned that higher costs risk diverting investment elsewhere....
Australia’s central bank has kept the cash rate at 3.60 per cent, citing mixed signals. Inflation has eased but recently picked up, with some signs of broader price pressures. Economic momentum has strengthened, while the labour market...
US cotton futures firmed despite a weaker WASDE report showing higher US production and ending stocks and lower consumption. March 2026 rose to 63.86 cents per pound, posting the first higher close in seven sessions. Intraday trading...
Egypt is keen to attract new industrial investment, according to General Authority for Investment and Free Zones CEO Hossam Heiba, who recently held talks with Chinese fabric manufacturer Fountain Set Limited to set up a $100-million...
US households kept their inflation expectations steady across all horizons in November. Labour market sentiment improved, with lower perceived job-loss risk and eased unemployment expectations. However, households reported worsening...
Poland’s fur farming ban marks a turning point for Europe, eliminating one of the world’s largest producers, and accelerating the region’s shift away from real fur. With global demand falling and major markets tightening regulations,...
UK fashion manufacturers saw average Q3 2025 sales rise 4.3 per cent QoQ to £500,517 (~$670,693), though still 4.4 per cent lower YoY, according to Unleashed. Gross margin percentage slipped to 60.4 per cent as firms reduced purchase...
Vietnam’s index of industrial production (IIP) grew by 9.3 per cent YoY in the first 11 months this year. The manufacturing and processing sector was the main growth driver, expanding by 10.6 per cent YoY and contributing 8.5 pps to the...
Abundant data and advanced analytics are helping brands create new models of their customers’ lifetime value. The aim is to gain better insight into which shoppers are worth investing in.
A new business-to-business podcast sharing data insights and market expertise is the latest iteration of Zalando Marketing Services’ strategy to drive shared success and inspiration for marketing professionals.
Investors are piling into the fast-growing resale space, with the European platform attracting high-profile backers like SoftBank in its latest funding round.
BoF shares advice from a former intern at Louis Vuitton, as well as insights from leaders at Central Saint Martins, the Graduate Fashion Foundation, and a former talent acquisition specialist at Gucci.
Nensi Dojaka, Supriya Lele and Harris Reed were among the upstarts that popped during London Fashion Week, but it was more experienced hands like Simone Rocha who truly triumphed.
The company best known for facial “workouts” saw its skin care business grow online during the pandemic. A new Sephora partnership aims to bring the brand to a new set of customers.
Emmy Award-winner and founder of Black Owned Everything Zerina Akers, CEO of NTWRK Aaron Levant, designer Bethany Williams and crypto artist Fewocious discuss the forces transforming the luxury product mix, from new categories to new...
The collaboration spans virtual and physical clothes, as well as a marketing campaign that will appear on billboards in cities like New York and Tokyo, as well as in Fortnite itself.
Australian swimwear brand Seafolly has fallen into administration, citing the “cripping financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic” as a key reason for its collapse.
New Look is warning landlords that it might have to launch a pre-pack administration if they continue to block the retailer’s attempts to negotiate turnover-based rents.
Two high street giants, Next and M&S, are reportedly competing to buy the UK franchise of Victoria’s Secret. Drapers assesses the lingerie retailer’s chances of success.
Net sales at Swedish giant the H&M Group dropped by 23% to SEK83.61bn (£7.07 bn) in the six months to 31 May as coronavirus had a “significant” impact on the business.
A new wave of restructurings and acquisitions is hitting the fashion retail sector as the coronavirus support schemes are coming to an end and stores are reopening. Experts tell Drapers that retailers will need to take a holistic...
Kanye West’s Yeezy label has struck a deal with Gap to launch a collaborative apparel collection through the retailer’s stores and online in the first half of next year.
Lifestyle retailer Oliver Bonas has secured £3.5m in additional funding via the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), to aid its transition from lockdown.