Copyright (c) 2026. All rights reserved by www.fibre2fashion.com http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news Free Apparel News - Apparel RSS XML Feeds - Get Free News through xml Feeds - Textile, Fashion, Apparel and Retail Industry across the world - Fibre2fashion.com en-us Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:38:02 GMT 2 142 18 http://www.fibre2fashion.com http://www.fibre2fashion.com/images/logo_f2f.gif no Free Apparel News - Apparel RSS XML Feeds - Get Free News through xml Feeds - Textile, Fashion, Apparel and Retail Industry across the world - Fibre2fashion.com Free Apparel News - Apparel RSS XML Feeds - Get Free News through xml Feeds - Textile, Fashion, Apparel and Retail Industry across the world - Fibre2fashion.com https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/bangladesh-us-review-trade-investment-conditions-313298-newsdetails.htm US envoy Brent T Christensen told Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir that US companies are keen to operate in Bangladesh. The talks covered investment, bilateral trade, energy co-operation, import policy changes and transparency in large infrastructure projects. For sourcing teams, the discussion points to continued focus on market access, energy supply and business-process reform. Apparel/Garments 313298 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:38:02 GMT noUS envoy Brent T Christensen told Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir that US companies are keen to operate in Bangladesh. The talks covered investment, bilateral trade, energy co-operation, import policy changes and transparency in large infrastructure projects. For sourcing teams, the discussion points to continued focus on market access, energy supply and business-process reform.US envoy Brent T Christensen told Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir that US companies are keen to operate in Bangladesh. The talks covered investment, bilateral trade, energy co-operation, import policy changes and transparency in large infrastructure projects. For sourcing teams, the discussion points to continued focus on market access, energy supply and business-process reform.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/us-lands-end-returns-to-profit-as-q2-revenue-rises-to-302-mn-313297-newsdetails.htm Lands' End returned to Q2 FY26 profit, with net income of $3.5 million as revenue rose 2.7 per cent to $302.0 million. US e-commerce led growth, rising 9.0 per cent to $182.4 million; Outfitters gained, while third-party sales dropped 20.4 per cent. Lands' End reaffirmed FY26 guidance, with inventory up 13 per cent for seasonal build as operations normalised before the holiday season. Apparel/Garments 313297 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:38:02 GMT noLands' End returned to Q2 FY26 profit, with net income of $3.5 million as revenue rose 2.7 per cent to $302.0 million. US e-commerce led growth, rising 9.0 per cent to $182.4 million; Outfitters gained, while third-party sales dropped 20.4 per cent. Lands' End reaffirmed FY26 guidance, with inventory up 13 per cent for seasonal build as operations normalised before the holiday season.Lands' End returned to Q2 FY26 profit, with net income of $3.5 million as revenue rose 2.7 per cent to $302.0 million. US e-commerce led growth, rising 9.0 per cent to $182.4 million; Outfitters gained, while third-party sales dropped 20.4 per cent. Lands' End reaffirmed FY26 guidance, with inventory up 13 per cent for seasonal build as operations normalised before the holiday season.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/us-apparel-imports-are-weak-so-why-did-bookings-jump-79--313285-newsdetails.htm US HS61–62 apparel imports fell 7.77 per cent to $36.90 billion in H1 2026, but the contraction narrowed from 11.82 per cent in Q1 to 3.28 per cent in Q2. Clothing and accessories-store sales rose 5.9 per cent to $151.09 billion; June's inventory-to-sales ratio fell to 2.14. US-bound HS61–62 ocean bookings reached 21,434 TEU in June, up 79 per cent, led by Vietnam and Cambodia. Apparel/Garments 313285 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:38:02 GMT noUS HS61–62 apparel imports fell 7.77 per cent to $36.90 billion in H1 2026, but the contraction narrowed from 11.82 per cent in Q1 to 3.28 per cent in Q2. Clothing and accessories-store sales rose 5.9 per cent to $151.09 billion; June's inventory-to-sales ratio fell to 2.14. US-bound HS61–62 ocean bookings reached 21,434 TEU in June, up 79 per cent, led by Vietnam and Cambodia.US HS61–62 apparel imports fell 7.77 per cent to $36.90 billion in H1 2026, but the contraction narrowed from 11.82 per cent in Q1 to 3.28 per cent in Q2. Clothing and accessories-store sales rose 5.9 per cent to $151.09 billion; June's inventory-to-sales ratio fell to 2.14. US-bound HS61–62 ocean bookings reached 21,434 TEU in June, up 79 per cent, led by Vietnam and Cambodia.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/australia-s-apparel-imports-dip-7-5-in-july-2026-313241-newsdetails.htm Australia’s apparel imports fell 7.57 per cent to Au$1.025 billion in July 2026; textile yarn, fabrics and made-up imports eased 2.58 per cent. Fibre imports edged up to Au$12 million, while textile fibre exports declined 9.92 per cent to Au$629 million, Australian Bureau of Statistics data showed. Fiscal 2025–26 saw apparel imports down 4.60 per cent and fibre exports up 7.72 per cent. Apparel/Garments 313241 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:38:02 GMT noAustralia’s apparel imports fell 7.57 per cent to Au$1.025 billion in July 2026; textile yarn, fabrics and made-up imports eased 2.58 per cent. Fibre imports edged up to Au$12 million, while textile fibre exports declined 9.92 per cent to Au$629 million, Australian Bureau of Statistics data showed. Fiscal 2025–26 saw apparel imports down 4.60 per cent and fibre exports up 7.72 per cent.Australia’s apparel imports fell 7.57 per cent to Au$1.025 billion in July 2026; textile yarn, fabrics and made-up imports eased 2.58 per cent. Fibre imports edged up to Au$12 million, while textile fibre exports declined 9.92 per cent to Au$629 million, Australian Bureau of Statistics data showed. Fiscal 2025–26 saw apparel imports down 4.60 per cent and fibre exports up 7.72 per cent.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/bangladesh-s-rmg-sector-bets-on-technology-for-a-productivity-edge-313242-newsdetails.htm Bangladesh apparel exporters are adopting digital monitoring, data-driven production and AI tools to raise productivity, reduce downtime and improve quality. Some factories report gains of up to 25 per cent versus manual monitoring, though results vary by technology, conditions and measurement. The shift also raises concerns over worker pressure, privacy and fair sharing of productivity gains. Apparel/Garments 313242 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:38:02 GMT noBangladesh apparel exporters are adopting digital monitoring, data-driven production and AI tools to raise productivity, reduce downtime and improve quality. Some factories report gains of up to 25 per cent versus manual monitoring, though results vary by technology, conditions and measurement. The shift also raises concerns over worker pressure, privacy and fair sharing of productivity gains.Bangladesh apparel exporters are adopting digital monitoring, data-driven production and AI tools to raise productivity, reduce downtime and improve quality. Some factories report gains of up to 25 per cent versus manual monitoring, though results vary by technology, conditions and measurement. The shift also raises concerns over worker pressure, privacy and fair sharing of productivity gains.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/jordan-s-clothing-exports-rise-1-8-to-1-19-bn-in-h1-2026-313201-newsdetails.htm Jordan’s apparel and clothing accessory exports rose 1.8 per cent year on year to JOD 846.6 million (~$1.19 billion) in H1 2026. Knitted apparel grew 3.0 per cent to JOD 830.7 million and made up more than 98 per cent of clothing exports. Woven apparel exports fell 36.4 per cent, while knitted and woven apparel imports rose 2.4 per cent in H1. Apparel/Garments 313201 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:38:02 GMT noJordan’s apparel and clothing accessory exports rose 1.8 per cent year on year to JOD 846.6 million (~$1.19 billion) in H1 2026. Knitted apparel grew 3.0 per cent to JOD 830.7 million and made up more than 98 per cent of clothing exports. Woven apparel exports fell 36.4 per cent, while knitted and woven apparel imports rose 2.4 per cent in H1.Jordan’s apparel and clothing accessory exports rose 1.8 per cent year on year to JOD 846.6 million (~$1.19 billion) in H1 2026. Knitted apparel grew 3.0 per cent to JOD 830.7 million and made up more than 98 per cent of clothing exports. Woven apparel exports fell 36.4 per cent, while knitted and woven apparel imports rose 2.4 per cent in H1.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/rmg-exports-from-b-desh-in-green-zone-as-shipment-jumps-in-august-2026-313191-newsdetails.htm Bangladesh's RMG exports rose 5.12 per cent to $7.495 billion in July-August 2026, backed by a strong August, EPB provisional data show. Knitwear grew 6.17 per cent to $4.193 billion, while woven apparel increased 3.81 per cent to $3.301 billion. Home textile exports gained 11.17 per cent to $154.55 million, but cotton and cotton products fell 13.02 per cent to $82.24 million. Apparel/Garments 313191 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:38:02 GMT noBangladesh's RMG exports rose 5.12 per cent to $7.495 billion in July-August 2026, backed by a strong August, EPB provisional data show. Knitwear grew 6.17 per cent to $4.193 billion, while woven apparel increased 3.81 per cent to $3.301 billion. Home textile exports gained 11.17 per cent to $154.55 million, but cotton and cotton products fell 13.02 per cent to $82.24 million.Bangladesh's RMG exports rose 5.12 per cent to $7.495 billion in July-August 2026, backed by a strong August, EPB provisional data show. Knitwear grew 6.17 per cent to $4.193 billion, while woven apparel increased 3.81 per cent to $3.301 billion. Home textile exports gained 11.17 per cent to $154.55 million, but cotton and cotton products fell 13.02 per cent to $82.24 million.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/as-sri-lanka-s-exports-grow-is-apparel-losing-momentum--313227-newsdetails.htm Sri Lanka’s combined merchandise and services exports reached $10.49 billion in January–July 2026, up 5.48 per cent year-on-year. Apparel and textiles fell 6.50 per cent to $2.88 billion, diverging from broader export growth. July apparel and textile exports dropped 8.8 per cent to $437.59 million, with shipments declining across the United States, European Union and United Kingdom. Apparel/Garments 313227 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:38:02 GMT noSri Lanka’s combined merchandise and services exports reached $10.49 billion in January–July 2026, up 5.48 per cent year-on-year. Apparel and textiles fell 6.50 per cent to $2.88 billion, diverging from broader export growth. July apparel and textile exports dropped 8.8 per cent to $437.59 million, with shipments declining across the United States, European Union and United Kingdom.Sri Lanka’s combined merchandise and services exports reached $10.49 billion in January–July 2026, up 5.48 per cent year-on-year. Apparel and textiles fell 6.50 per cent to $2.88 billion, diverging from broader export growth. July apparel and textile exports dropped 8.8 per cent to $437.59 million, with shipments declining across the United States, European Union and United Kingdom.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/a-meeting-that-highlights-the-fraying-edges-of-bangladesh-s-rmg-story-313255-newsdetails.htm BGMEA told the President that nearly 400 garment factories have closed in Bangladesh over three years, as production costs rose almost 40 per cent. Inadequate gas supplies, higher energy tariffs, wages and bank interest rates are forcing many factories to operate below half capacity. Garment exports contracted 1.64 per cent in FY2025-26 and fell 1.92 per cent in July of FY2026-27. Apparel/Garments 313255 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:38:02 GMT noBGMEA told the President that nearly 400 garment factories have closed in Bangladesh over three years, as production costs rose almost 40 per cent. Inadequate gas supplies, higher energy tariffs, wages and bank interest rates are forcing many factories to operate below half capacity. Garment exports contracted 1.64 per cent in FY2025-26 and fell 1.92 per cent in July of FY2026-27.BGMEA told the President that nearly 400 garment factories have closed in Bangladesh over three years, as production costs rose almost 40 per cent. Inadequate gas supplies, higher energy tariffs, wages and bank interest rates are forcing many factories to operate below half capacity. Garment exports contracted 1.64 per cent in FY2025-26 and fell 1.92 per cent in July of FY2026-27.Apparel/Garments https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/us-pvh-corp-q2-fy26-revenue-hits-2-1-bn-profit-tops-estimate-313236-newsdetails.htm PVH’s Q2 FY26 revenue fell 3 per cent to $2.10 billion, but non-GAAP EPS of $3.70 beat guidance as gross margin reached 63.0 per cent. DTC gains in the Americas and APAC, e-commerce growth and tariff refunds offset weaker wholesale, licensing declines and EMEA pressure. The Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger owner reaffirmed FY26 guidance, with Q3 revenue seen down low single digits YoY. Apparel/Garments 313236 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:38:02 GMT noPVH’s Q2 FY26 revenue fell 3 per cent to $2.10 billion, but non-GAAP EPS of $3.70 beat guidance as gross margin reached 63.0 per cent. DTC gains in the Americas and APAC, e-commerce growth and tariff refunds offset weaker wholesale, licensing declines and EMEA pressure. The Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger owner reaffirmed FY26 guidance, with Q3 revenue seen down low single digits YoY.PVH’s Q2 FY26 revenue fell 3 per cent to $2.10 billion, but non-GAAP EPS of $3.70 beat guidance as gross margin reached 63.0 per cent. DTC gains in the Americas and APAC, e-commerce growth and tariff refunds offset weaker wholesale, licensing declines and EMEA pressure. The Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger owner reaffirmed FY26 guidance, with Q3 revenue seen down low single digits YoY.Apparel/Garments