German sustainable fashion label Armedangels to join ZDHC as signatory friend
Cologne-based sustainable fashion brand Armedangels has joined the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) initiative as a signatory friend, reinforcing its commitment to eliminating harmful chemical use across its supply…
Staff Cut at Nike Reflects CEO Hill’s Push to Revive Growth Amid Market Pressures
Staff cut at Nike signals the next chapter in CEO Elliott Hill’s ambitious turnaround plan. The athletic apparel leader confirmed that fewer than one-percent of its corporate roles will be…
Empowering Mid-Level Managers for Organizational Growth
Key Data Highlights 85% of Fortune 500 companies use 360-degree feedback for leadership development. The manager-to-employee ratio has widened from 1:5 in 2017 to 1:15 in 2023, limiting coaching capacity.…
Gartex Texprocess India 2025 Sets New Benchmarks in Automation and Sustainable Innovation
The 13th Gartex Texprocess India concluded on 23 August at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, drawing a record footfall of 15,790 attendees from 436 cities across India and 31…
Sweden’s Rebl Industries signs robotics deals with H&M and IKEA
Swedish robotics company Rebl Industries has signed framework agreements with global fashion and home retail giants H&M and IKEA to roll out its next-generation robots-as-a-service (RaaS) in warehouses worldwide. The…
Unifi hopes tariff clarity will revive orders after Q4 sales fall
U.S. recycled polyester supplier Unifi Inc (UFI.N) reported a 12% fall in fourth-quarter sales on Thursday, as customers delayed orders amid uncertainty over tariffs. Chief Executive Eddie Ingle said the…
Shoes & Leather – Guangzhou 2025 Delivers Strong International Impact
The international footwear and leather industry has signaled renewed strength in 2025, with organizers reporting robust participation and visitor turnout at two major trade shows in Asia – the 33rd…
Bangladesh Extends Export Incentives to Apparel Subcontractors
Bangladesh has introduced a major policy shift in its ready-made garment (RMG) sector, allowing subcontractors to benefit from export incentives for the first time. The move is expected to strengthen…
Egypt Secures $35M Nil Örme Factory Deal as Sahinler Expands Investments
Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) signed a $35 million agreement with Turkiye’s Nil Örme San. ve Tic. A.Ş. to build a textile and clothing factory in the Qantara West…
US Cotton Futures Sink on Strong Crop Outlook, Oil Weakness
ICE cotton futures weakened for the second straight session yesterday as expectations of a strong US harvest and lack of external market support pressured prices. The benchmark December 2025 contract…