Copyright (c) 2026. All rights reserved by www.fibre2fashion.com http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/allnews.aspx Free Textile and Fashion Industry News RSS XML Feeds - Get Free News through xml feeds - Textile, Fashion, Apparel and Retail Industry across the world - Fibre2fashion.com en-us Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:58:02 GMT 0 142 18 http://www.fibre2fashion.com http://www.fibre2fashion.com/images/logo_f2f.gif https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/south-india-cotton-yarn-steady-amid-weak-demand-uncertainty-309680-newsdetails.htm South India cotton yarn prices remained steady amid weak demand and thin trade in Mumbai and Tiruppur due to holiday and market uncertainty. Buyers stayed cautious following the ceasefire and global tensions, limiting purchases. Stable cotton prices and cautious mill buying further reflected subdued sentiment, though seasonal demand offered some support. Textiles 309680 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:58:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/the-bill-from-the-war-is-here-small-brands-will-pay-first-309678-newsdetails.htm Rising war-led costs are beginning to flow through supply chains, with large brands initially absorbing shocks but now passing them on. Smaller brands, constrained by thin margins and limited sourcing flexibility, face acute pressure. With input costs up 20 to 30 per cent, many are forced to pivot materials, scale down production, or absorb losses, threatening their viability. Textiles 309678 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:58:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/indian-ministry-signs-mous-with-porter-gigin-to-boost-employment-309677-newsdetails.htm The Indian Ministry of Labour & Employment yesterday signed MoUs with SmartShift Logistics Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Porter) and Gigin Technologies to expand employment opportunities and strengthen digital job matching through the National Career Service (NCS) portal. Porter aims at generating nearly 600,000 opportunities annually through the NCS platform and around 3 million opportunities by 2030. Textiles 309677 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:58:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/normalisation-of-commodity-supplies-to-take-time-imf-world-bank-iea-309676-newsdetails.htm While the situation triggered by the Iran war stays uncertain and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is yet to normalise, even after regular shipping resumes, it will take time for global supplies of key commodities to normalise, the heads of the IEA, the IMF and the World Bank Group said. Fuel and fertiliser prices may remain high for a prolonged period given the damage to infrastructure, they said. Textiles 309676 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:58:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/germany-unveils-1-9-bn-fuel-price-relief-package-amid-energy-shock-309675-newsdetails.htm Germany yesterday announced a €1.6-billion ($1.9-billion) fuel price relief package for households and businesses struggling with the energy shock triggered by the Middle East conflict. Chancellor Friedrich Merz said his government has decided to cut the tax on petrol and diesel by around $0.19 for two months. The funds for the relief measures would be financed by higher taxes on tobacco. Textiles 309675 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:58:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/retail-industry/us-the-children-s-place-fy25-sales-fall-amid-e-commerce-woes-309674-newsdetails.htm The Children’s Place has reported a sharp FY25 decline, with net sales down 12.8 per cent to $1.209 billion amid weak e-commerce, lower store traffic and tariff pressures. Losses widened significantly as margins contracted. Q4 performance also weakened. CEO Umair emphasised cost control, digital improvements and liquidity strengthening as part of a turnaround strategy to restore growth. Retail 309674 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:58:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/asean-3-nations-must-safeguard-fiscal-viability-rebuild-buffers-amro-309669-newsdetails.htm With fiscal positions weakened and policy space narrowed, ASEAN+3 policymakers must safeguard fiscal sustainability and rebuild buffers, the ASEAN+3 Fiscal Policy Report 2026 said. Governments should also support growth, facilitate structural transformation and reduce poverty and inequality over the medium to long term, it noted. Particular attention should be given to liabilities outside the budget. Textiles 309669 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:58:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/e-commerce-industry/india-s-flipkart-group-names-sharon-pais-as-new-myntra-head-309672-newsdetails.htm Flipkart Group has appointed Sharon Pais as head of Myntra, reporting to Kalyan Krishnamurthy, after Nandita Sinha stepped down. Sinha will support the transition in the coming months. Kapil Thirani will lead Flipkart Fashion, reporting to Sakait Chaudhary. The leadership reshuffle underscores internal bench strength as Myntra continues expanding its fashion and lifestyle ecosystem. E-commerce 309672 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:58:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/fashion-news/uniqlo-to-expand-india-presence-open-stores-in-pune-bengaluru-309670-newsdetails.htm Uniqlo will open two new stores at Phoenix Market City Pune (May 15) and Phoenix Marketcity Bengaluru (June 5), each spanning around 21,000 sq. ft. The expansion reflects rising demand for high-quality everyday wear. Both stores will offer the full LifeWear range and a modern shopping experience, strengthening the brand’s presence in key urban markets. Fashion 309670 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:58:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/china-s-q1-2026-trade-jumps-15-to-1-73-trillion-309668-newsdetails.htm China’s foreign trade grew 15 per cent year on year (YoY) in Q1 2026, reaching ¥11.84 trillion (~$1.73 trillion). Exports rose 11.9 per cent to ¥6.85 trillion (~$1.00 trillion), while imports surged 19.6 per cent to ¥4.99 trillion (~$0.73 trillion), reflecting strong domestic demand and sustained trade momentum. The growth in imports signal rising industrial activity and increased demand for raw materials. Textiles 309668 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:58:02 GMT