H&M Q3 profit jumps 40% but warns on tariffs
H&M reported a 40% rise in third-quarter operating profit, supported by cost savings, stronger margins and successful collections. The Swedish fashion giant, the world’s second-largest clothing retailer, posted operating profit…
German Business Sentiment Slips Sharply in September
German business sentiment deteriorated in September as the ifo Business Climate Index fell to 87.7 from 88.9 in August, a sharper monthly drop than expected. Firms expressed less satisfaction with…
EBRD Raises Türkiye’s 2025 Growth Forecast to 3.1%
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development expects Turkiye’s economy to grow by 3.1% in 2025, raising its earlier forecast of 2.8% made in May. Growth is projected to edge…
CreateMe pioneers robotic adhesive garment assembly
U.S. start-up CreateMe has unveiled a robotic adhesive garment assembly line that aims to replace traditional sewing with precision bonding, potentially transforming the global apparel industry. The company has launched…
Luxury Brands Struggle to Connect With Gen Z Consumers
Luxury brands are facing mounting pressure as Generation Z consumers reshape the global fashion market, demanding authenticity, affordability and sustainability. While labels such as Louis Vuitton and Gucci face challenges…
Soft Armor Breakthrough Raises Hopes for Flexible Bulletproof Clothing
A new generation of bulletproof clothing is emerging from textile laboratories, offering the promise of lightweight jackets that look like ordinary clothing but harden instantly on impact. Scientists are refining…
Asia Textile Chemicals Market to Soar to USD 28.5 Billion by 2035
The Asia textile chemicals market is on track for a decade of robust expansion, with its value projected to jump from USD 15.9 billion in 2025 to USD 28.5 billion…
Global Brands Unite to Test Bio-Based Footwear Soles
In a groundbreaking move to reshape the footwear industry’s material base, sustainability platform Fashion for Good has launched a year-long project to put bio-based footwear soles through rigorous testing. The…
Circular Economy: A Path Back to Earth’s Original Beauty
Imagine the time when the Earth was born—crystal-clear skies, clean air, lush green landscapes. Every breath was pure, every view untouched. That was nature at its finest, created perfectly by…
Mexico and Canada launch consultations ahead of 2026 USMCA review
Mexico and Canada have launched coordinated public consultations this week aimed at preparing for the first joint review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in early 2026, officials said. Mexican…
