Category: Emerging Markets
Polish fashion retailer leases warehouse in Bucharest
LPP, which owns such brands as Reserved, House, Mohito, Cropp and Sinsay, has leased 65,000 m2 of warehouse in the CTPark Bucharest West logistics park...
Khmer silk weaving on display at traditional textiles museum
The MGC Museum of Asian Traditional Textiles in Siem Reap is set to exhibit 11 Cambodian silk products in mid-February, including four silk towels, five...
Philippines celebrates tropical fabrics month
As part of Philippine Tropical Fabrics Month, which is celebrated every January, a month-long series of activities aims to promote textile production using natural textile...
C&A Moda agent in Serbia in fraud charge
The anti-corruption department of the General Prosecutor’s Office in Belgrade has filed charges against Aleksandar Jandric on suspicion that, by abusing his powers as a...
Levi’s opens ‘NextGen’ store in Singapore
Levi Strauss recently opened its digital-friendly store it refurbished in Singapore – its largest in Southeast Asia.
Vietnam's clothing exports forecast to exceed US$45bn in 2023
The Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (Vitas) forecasts that clothing exports will exceed US$45bn in 2023, higher than last year’s value of US$44bn, driven by...
Global lingerie brands exit Russia owing to growing isolation
French lingerie brand DIM is to exit Russia owing to the current situation in the country and its growing isolation in the international arena.
Fire destroys Jakel clothing outlet in Malaysia
Malaysian textile and clothing retailer Jakel Group has estimated preliminary losses of at least MYR100m (US$22.
Better Cotton launches incentive programme in Uzbekistan
The Better Cotton Initiative has launched a new programme in Uzbekistan as it looks to further promote the environmental and social benefits of sustainable agricultural...
Coated veil line in Poland for Saint-Gobain Adfors
With the aim of increasing capacity and achieving more flexibility with larger and wider rolls, Saint-Gobain Adfors has invested in a new, more efficient and...
Cambodia explores new markets for clothing, footwear and travel goods
Cambodia is aiming to expand its garment, footwear and travel goods (GFT) export market in its bid to remain competitive in the industry, especially in...
Social responsibility award for Bulgarian sock producer
Sofia, Bulgaria-based Kingly has received the Socially Responsible Strategic Management Award 2022 at a ceremony organised by the Ministry of Labour & Social Policy in...
Bosnian textile company lays off 40 workers
Textile company Kayak in Kostajnica, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, has dismissed around 40 employees, which the company’s management said was due to a lack...
A return to Balkan roots for Serbian women's fashion brand
Serbian brand Ivko Woman has gained fame in 26 countries with knitwear of high workmanship and authentic design, complemented by equally high-quality ready-to-wear products.
Japanese garment companies to relocate from China
Southeast Asia’s clothing sector has received a boost as some big Japanese garment companies are making plans to shift their manufacturing and procurement bases from...
Eco-friendly fashion label is transforming maternity wear
Czech brand Wo-mum has designed a range of multifunctional nursing tops and dresses that flatter during and after pregnancy, as well as flexible bottoms and...