8% Growth in Global Textiles & Clothing Exports in 2013
World exports of textiles and clothing increased by 8 per cent year-on-year in 2013, about four times higher than the average growth rate of 2 per cent , according toContinue Reading
Fast for Reviving Handloom Sector
Prasanna, theatre director and founder of Charka DESI Institute, has resorted to an indefinite fast at Gajendraghad in Gadag district of Gujarat to draw attention of the government to theContinue Reading
Global E-commerce Market Awaits Textile Sector
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi today said, “Textile sector gives employment to poorest of the poor as all sections of the society are integrated in this industry.” In his first visitContinue Reading
Financial Incentives for Garment Suppliers
Iconic denim apparel marketer – Levi Strauss & Co has partnered with IFC, a member of the World Bank Group to provide financial incentives for garment suppliers in developing countries.Continue Reading
Aditya Birla Retail Grapples with Losses
Aditya Birla Retail (ABRL) has piled up losses of nearly 4,800 crore even since it entered retail market seven years back. ABRL, widened its losses to Rs. 596 crore duringContinue Reading
Jack Wolfskin Appoints New CEO
German outdoor clothing brand ‘Jack Wolfskin’ has appointed Mr. Melody Harris-Jensbach, formerly chief product officer at both fashion retailer Esprit and sportswear firm Puma, as its new chief executive. Mr.Continue Reading
Sales of Top Womenswear by Amazon
Amazon.com, one of the leading online retailers of the world, selected and sold 25 per cent of its own top women clothing brands within twelve weeks of time, that wereContinue Reading