Export-oriented readymade garment (RMG) factory owners face significant losses due to the four-day factory closures because of the quota reformation movement. Backlogs have been caused by production stoppages, poor buyer communication, and interrupted export and banking activities. Vice President of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA), Fazlee Shamim Ehsan, stated to the local […] The post Concerns grow over apparel backlogs, fear of losing buyers appeared first on Apparel Resources ..read more

International retailers and brands are putting pressure on local apparel exporters to guarantee prompt delivery of goods as they compete frantically to recover the damages, as they suffered during the most recent violent episode that is at the centre of the quota reform campaign and statewide curfew. Apparel exporters hope to partially offset losses by […] The post RMG exporters competing with time to offset losses appeared first on Apparel Resources ..read more

The Ethical Trading Initiative, a platform of trade unions, non-governmental organisations and companies, has urged the global buyers and Bangladeshi factory owners to make the necessary adjustments to working patterns, including longer production timelines because of the unrest surrounding the quota-reform movement and the government-imposed curfew. In a statement, the ETI stated that employees may […] The post ETI urges suppliers and buyers to adjust work schedules appeared first on Apparel Resources ..read more

The nationwide internet blackout, curfew, and public holidays caused an unusual standstill in export-import operations, which eventually began to resume normally at Chittagong Port. The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has made data accessible, showing that 3,604 containers were delivered on Thursday at 8 a.m., compared to 2,876 containers the day before. In addition, there were […] The post Return of normalcy to export-import operations at Chittagong Port appeared first on Apparel Resources ..read more

Dubai-based retailer, Landmark Group, has partnered with Unicommerce, a leading Indian e-commerce enablement SaaS platform, to strengthen its e-commerce operations in the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Starting with its home decor brand, HomeBox, Landmark Group will integrate more brands into this collaboration. This arrangement includes using Unicommerce’s multi-channel order management […] The post UAE’s Landmark Group and Unicommerce team up appeared first on Apparel Resources ..read more

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a global brand development and marketing company, has announced a long-term partnership with Focus Brands, the brand licensing division of Hela Apparel Holdings PLC, to design, manufacture, and distribute Reebok-branded outerwear products in the UK and Europe. “We look forward to expanding our relationship with Focus Brands and Hela to build […] The post Hela and Authentic Brands Group announce outerwear partnership for Reebok appeared first on Apparel Resources ..read more

CARBIOS has partnered with Nouvelles Fibres Textiles to supply polyester textiles to the world’s first PET biorecycling plant, which is being built in Longlaville, France. Starting in 2026, 5,000 tonnes of polyester textiles per year will be recycled over an initial five-year period. This shows the commitment of both companies to textile circularity and sustainability, […] The post CARBIOS teams up with Nouvelles Fibres Textiles to advance polyester textiles appeared first on Apparel Resources ..read more

Reliance Retail ethnic handicrafts initiative, Swadesh, has launched the first partnership with l Falguni Shane Peacock. This collaboration expanded into a deeper strategic alliance aimed to enhance Swadesh’s ethnic handicrafts offerings. “The collaboration will evolve into a deeper strategic partnership in the near future,” one of the executives said. The retail arm of Retail Industries […] The post Reliance Retail’s Swadesh partners with Falguni Shane Peacock appeared first on Apparel Resources ..read more

FSN E-Commerce Ventures will raise the funds via a foreign portfolio investor, as revealed in a stock exchange filing. Nykaa’s board of directors has accepted the issuance of around 12,500 non-convertible debentures, each having a face value of Rs. 1 lakh, permitting the company to raise Rs. 125 crore via private placement. In the latest […] The post FSN E-Commerce Ventures to raise Rs. 125 crore for Nykaa E-Retail appeared first on Apparel Resources ..read more

On 24th July, Tiruppur Collector T Christuraj held a meeting at the collector’s office to promote the development of textile parks in the region. This endeavour aligns with the Chief Minister’s vision to set up small textile parks and boost the sector’s infrastructure and capabilities. The meeting aimed to connect entrepreneurs, dyeing association representatives, and […] The post Tiruppur Collector holds meeting to discuss setting up of textile parks appeared first on Apparel Resources ..read more