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US cotton rewrites Bangladesh’s apparel sourcing playbook

Bangladesh Bank has raised the cash incentive for exporters using local yarn and fabric to 5 per cent in FY27, from 1.5 per cent. A draft import policy lifts value addition to 30 per cent for most clothing, with incentives and duty-free inputs at stake. US zero-tariff volumes depend on US cotton and man-made fibre […]

Can India’s KKCL build on its 19% Q1 revenue growth?

KKCL reported a strong Q1 FY27, with revenue from operations rising 19 per cent YoY to $29.14 million. EBITDA and PAT grew 29 per cent each, supported by volume expansion, a stronger brand portfolio, operational discipline and improved margins. The company remains confident of sustaining its growth momentum through FY27, backed by its integrated business […]

Energy, not tariffs, will decide Bangladesh’s export growth

Bangladesh’s RMG exports were $3.89 billion in July 2026, down 1.92 per cent year on year but up 14.73 per cent from June. US shipments rose 0.25 per cent to $918.74 million, and TexPro data show the market is stabilising. A roughly 17 per cent gas-supply cut and 40-70 per cent capacity use are limiting […]

Bangladesh RMG growth flips 23.4 points as US basics lose $250 mn

Bangladesh’s RMG growth swung from a 21.52 per cent rise in June to a 1.92 per cent fall in July, though earnings rose from June. US imports from Bangladesh fell 8.08 per cent in January-May; EU imports dropped 18.89 per cent, with lower volumes and unit values. TexPro says losses centred on men’s woven garments […]

The Mirror After Birth

In Retail Ritual, presented on the occasion of her first institutional solo exhibition at the National Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Sarajevo Photography Festival, Carlota Guerrero transforms the luxury fitting room into a stage where motherhood, performance, consumer culture, and the female gaze converge. We spoke with the artist about desire, identity, ritual, […]

India’s Pearl Global reports highest-ever quarterly revenue in Q1 FY27

Pearl Global Industries posted record Q1 FY27 results, with consolidated revenue rising 24.5 per cent year on year to ₹1,528 crore (~$160.6 million). EBITDA went up 44.1 per cent and PAT increased 51.4 per cent. Record garment shipments, expanding margins, capacity additions and diversified manufacturing across five countries supported growth despite geopolitical uncertainties.

Global manufacturing grows 3.1% as apparel exports fall 2.6%

UNIDO data show global manufacturing rose 3.1 per cent in Q1 2026, while apparel output fell nearly 3 per cent and ranked second weakest. TexPro says selected apparel exports from nine economies dropped $1.16 billion to $44.30 billion, with non-knitted garments driving 82 per cent of the loss. India and Türkiye made up about 67 […]

Canada Goose exits Baffin ownership, sells to Royer

Canada Goose has agreed to sell Canadian performance footwear brand Baffin to L.P. Royer, a maker of work and military footwear. The deal is aimed at simplifying operations and focusing investment on Canada Goose across categories, seasons and markets. Baffin will move to Royer as Canada Goose continues footwear and lifestyle expansion; closing is expected […]