News & Analysis

China’s retail sales fall for first time in over three years

China's retail sales declined in May for the first time in more than three years, underscoring persistent weakness in domestic consumption despite strong export growth and ongoing government efforts...

Apparel News in Brief for May, 2026

Bangladesh exports rebound in April after eight-month decline Bangladesh’s merchandise exports rebounded strongly in April, ending eight consecutive months...

France’s Hermès opens craft-inspired store in Nagoya, Japan

Hermès is delighted to announce the opening of its new store in The Landmark Nagoya Sakae on 11...

Why Fashion Keeps Returning to Stripes 

The Apparel Digest Report Fashion trends move quickly, but striped shirts somehow keep surviving every cycle. Casual or formal,...

Brands and recyclers accelerate textile waste solutions under new global rules

Major fashion brands, including Zara, H&M, Primark, and Uniqlo, are expanding textile-to-textile recycling initiatives as new circularity regulations...
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Uncertainty Forrest Cookson, PhD

This article takes an overview of the developments in the garment sector and the impact on the Bangladesh economy. The single most important point...

Apparel News in Brief for July, 2025

High US dependence may bring over 250 RMGs to edge as high tariff looms; 1,000 more factories will also feel the pressure Over 250 Bangladeshi...

The New Uzbekistan – The Big Country with Big Opportunities:

Uzbekistan’s transformation in spotlight with major investment forum showcasing opportunity A report by ‘Invest Uzbekistan’ It is a paradox that Uzbekistan, whose history stretches back deep...

Apparel News in Brief for April, 2025

Bangladesh’s Apparel Exports Climb 10.84% in FY25 Q3 Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) exports increased by 10.84% year on year between July and March of FY2024-25,...

The Cultural and Symbolic Significance of Pohela Boishakh in Bangladesh

The Apparel Digest Analysis Pohela Boishakh is not just another date on the calendar but a time that brings people together and celebrates the rich,...

Fast Fashion’s Role in Bangladesh’s Troubled Economy

Ridan Mahbub Bangladesh is one of the global hubs of the world fast fashion industry.The products its garment factories export stock the shelves at H&M,...
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