Rudra Ecovation Ltd showcased its Anaura range of upcycled fabrics at Heimtextil 2025 in Frankfurt, marking a key step in expanding its European presence. Operating from Ludhiana, the firm recycles 8.8 million PET bottles daily, reducing...
President Donald Trump signed an executive order immediately after joining office, directing the US envoy to the UN to notify the US decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement. He had issued a similar directive in 2017, announcing...
President Trump has directed the Commerce and Treasury Departments to examine the causes and security implications of the US trade deficit. The NRF welcomed his decision to review trade policies before imposing new tariffs. David French...
Ahmed Fine Textile Mills Ltd. celebrates a successful Heimtextil 2025, thanking global visitors and customers for their support. The team’s dedication showcased innovation, sustainability, and premium products, driving valuable feedback...
India's viscose yarn gained ₹3-4/kg in Surat due to strong demand, limited supply, and rising import costs. PC and polyester yarn traded steadily, with PC yarn expected to see seasonal demand. Cotton arrivals in North India totalled...
Zalando SE has launched a voluntary public takeover offer for ABOUT YOU Holding SE at EUR 6.50 (~$6.825) per share, a 12 per cent premium to the median analyst target price. With nearly 80 per cent of shares secured, Zalando aims for...
India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met Belgian Minister Bernard Quintin in Brussels to strengthen trade ties. India-Belgium trade stood at $15.07 billion in 2023-24, with Belgian FDI in India at $3.94 billion. They discussed...
Global FDI rose 11 per cent in 2024 to $1.4 trillion but fell 8 per cent excluding European conduit economies, per UNCTAD. Africa’s FDI surged 84 per cent. North America saw a 13 per cent rise, led by US M&A growth. Asia’s FDI fell 7 per...
Adidas has reported Q4 2024 revenue of €5,965 million (~$6,215.5 million), up 24 per cent YoY, with currency-neutral growth of 19 per cent. Gross margin rose to 49.8 per cent, and operating profit reached €57 million (~$59.42 million)....
Primark’s 49-piece adaptive clothing range, co-designed with Victoria Jenkins of Unhidden, offers affordable, stylish staples like trench coats, jeans, and tees for disabled and temporarily disabled people. Features include magnetic...
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.