French Fashion Retail Sales Drop 1.6% in July
The activity of independent clothing retailers in France, including multi-brand outlets and franchisees, contracted by 1.6% in July compared to the same period last year, according to the latest barometer…
CEMS‑Global USA to host Textech Bangladesh spotlighting apparel machinery
CEMS‑Global USA will organize the 24th Textech Bangladesh International Expo from September 10 to 13, 2025, at the Bangladesh–China Friendship Exhibition Center in Purbachal, Dhaka. The event focuses on the textile…
Bangladesh apparel exports up 24.7% in July, driving overall surge
Bangladesh’s merchandise exports rose by 24.9% in July — the first month of fiscal year 2025‑26 — reaching $4.77 billion, up from $3.81 billion in the same month last year, data from…
Declines in Italy’s Footwear Sector Drag Growth in Q1
BJ Desk Italy’s footwear industry suffered a notable downturn in the first quarter of 2025, with both domestic turnover and exports contracting amid weak global demand and geopolitical headwinds. According…
Jeanologia Unveils “Denim Métiers” Capsule at Inaugural Creative Lab in Valencia
Jeanologia, the Spain‑based leader in sustainable textile technology, has officially launched Denim Métiers, marking the opening of a new creative laboratory at its Valencia headquarters. The debut capsule collection, titled…
AmCham Singapore hosts Bangladeshi delegation to boost bilateral business ties
BJ Desk The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmCham Singapore) hosted a high-level delegation from AmCham Bangladesh on Sunday, as the two bodies sought to deepen cooperation and share…
Bangladesh Garments Get U.S. Duty Waiver with 20% American Input Rule
In a move poised to reshape Bangladesh’s apparel trade with the United States, the Biden administration has confirmed that Bangladeshi garments containing at least 20 percent U.S.-sourced raw materials will…
BASF H1 2025 Revenues Slip 1.5% to €33.17 Billion
German chemicals giant BASF (BASFn.DE) reported a 1.5% drop in revenue for the first half of 2025 to €33.17 billion, hit by lower prices across multiple segments and adverse currency…
Bangladesh Secures 20% US Tariff for Garments, But Short‑Term Risk Remains
Summary: Bangladesh wins 20% reciprocal U.S. tariff on apparel, down from an initially proposed 37% Vietnam also secured a 20% cap, reduced from a prior threat of 46% India faces…
Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs and Penalty on India Over Trade, Russia Ties
US-India trade tensions flare amid stalled negotiations and geopolitical pressure
