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RMG exports from Bangladesh declines 1.92% in July

Bangladesh RMG exports fell 1.92 per cent to $3.886 billion in July 2026, the first month of fiscal 2026-27, EPB data showed. Knitwear exports declined 0.90 per cent to $2.159 billion, while woven apparel dipped 3.16 per cent to $1.727 billion. Home textiles rose 14.37 per cent to $77.86 million, but cotton and cotton products […]

Under Armour cuts 25% more products to save margins. Will it work?

Under Armour plans another 25 per cent SKU cut in 18 months, taking the total reduction to about 40 per cent by end-2028. It is prioritising full-price sales, cleaner inventory and margins over top-line growth, with annual revenue guidance cut to down mid-single digit. Analysts flag soft North America and Asia Pacific demand, Nike discounting […]

5 apparel hubs gain 5.7% as China, Türkiye lose $8.4 bn

India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Egypt and Morocco raised HS 61-62 apparel exports by 5.7 per cent to $41.68 billion in 2025, while China and Türkiye lost about $8.4 billion. UNCTAD says announced greenfield projects in textiles, clothing and leather fell 35 per cent as global textile capacity utilisation was 71 per cent. The next phase of […]

Jordan cabinet extends RMG sector’s ‘Better Work’ programme for 3 yrs

Jordan has extended government funding for the Better Work programme for three years and raised its allocation to $7 million from $1.55 million. The decision is expected to boost the garment industry’s competitiveness. It comes at a time when labour standards, transparency and sustainability increasingly influence sourcing and investment decisions of buyers, the Jordan Chamber […]

Canada Goose appoints Massimo Piombini to Board of Directors

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. has appointed Massimo Piombini to its Board of Directors, effective August 7, 2026. Piombini brings over 35 years of leadership experience in luxury, fashion, and wellness, having held executive roles at major brands such as Diesel, Balmain, and Valentino. His appointment is expected to strengthen Canada Goose’s global governance and support […]

Raúl Esparza and Lily Rabe Talk ‘The Winter’s Tale’

What happens when a king’s delusions have real consequences? And can forgiveness ever sprout in the frost of grief? These are just two questions at the center of “The Winter’s Tale,” staged this summer as part of the Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park series.