Consumers have been stockpiling fashion, footwear, and liquor in recent days due to concerns over impending price increases. Credit: DC Studio/Shutterstock. For the week concluding 23 March 2025, year-over-year foot traffic saw considerable increases in sectors such as clothing and shoes as well as superstores, and department stores. A notable uptick in customer visits was…
Trump’s tariffs place the highest rates on countries that heavily depend on garment exports to the US. Credit: Mara Fribus/Shutterstock. The IAF explains apparel and textiles are among the most globalised industries, historically foundational to industrial development around the world so steep tariffs represent a direct and unprovoked threat on these entire industries. The IAF…
Tariffs on Sri Lanka goods heading to the US, including fashion are expected to be 44% from 9 April. Credit: esfera/Shutterstock. Sri Lanka’s government formed a working group aimed at evaluating the repercussions of the US’ tariffs on Sri Lanka goods, which will impact its fashion export sector. JAAF, whose members include the Sri Lanka…
Prices slumped in most non-food categories in March 2025. Credit: Penny Jane Williamson/Shutterstock. The latest data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) – NielsenIQ shop price index shows inflation for non-food items rose slightly to -1.9% on an annual basis in March, compared to a larger decrease of -2.1% in February. This rate aligns with…
The multi-year collaboration is set to scale circular textile solutions. Credit: RE&UP/Menabò Group srl. The initiative will enable the conversion of textile waste into RE&UP’s next-gen recycled cotton fibres and recycled polyester chips says Puma. In an effort to broaden its sustainable practices, Puma plans to introduce RE:FIBRE to the Americas, incorporating RE&UP’s recycled materials…
The SU.RE website and Sustainable Supply Chain Directory were launched at Bharat Tex 2025. Credit: The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India. India’s fashion sector launched the Sustainable Resolution (SU.RE) website and Sustainable Supply Chain Directory at the Bharat Tex 2025 trade show held from 12 to 17 February 2025. India fashion sector’s new website aims…
Fashion Act 2025 aims to address the challenges of traceability, eco-design, and new economic models. Credit: Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock. Fashion Act 2025 is scheduled to take place on 14 and 15 May 2025 at the New Cap Event Centre in Paris. Organised by COSE361, a consulting firm focused on fashion sustainability, this year’s edition is devoted to…