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 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:53:03 GMT 0 142 18 http://www.fibre2fashion.com http://www.fibre2fashion.com/images/logo_f2f.gif https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/us-gdp-growth-slows-to-1-5-in-q2-2026-312277-newsdetails.htm US real GDP growth slowed to an annual rate of 1.5 per cent in Q2 2026 from 2.1 per cent in Q1, as imports rose. Consumer spending, investment and exports supported growth, partly offset by lower government spending. For apparel and textile sourcing teams, stronger private demand but higher purchase prices signal watchpoints for US orders and costs. Textiles 312277 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:53:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/e-commerce-industry/us-amazon-reports-strong-q2-retail-growth-eyes-higher-q3-sales-312280-newsdetails.htm Amazon has reported strong retail-led Q2 FY26 results, with net sales rising 20 per cent to $200.6 billion, supported by higher North America and international sales, faster Prime deliveries, and growth in grocery, everyday essentials and advertising. The company expanded Amazon Now, shopping tools and supply chain services, while forecasting third-quarter sales of $197-202 billion. E-commerce 312280 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:53:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/gstn-defers-e-way-bill-changes-puts-august-1-rollout-on-hold-312256-newsdetails.htm The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has put proposed e-way bill enhancements on hold, removing the planned August 1, 2026, implementation deadline. The deferment delays mandatory Ship-To GSTIN capture and a voluntary e-way bill closure facility. GSTN has advised businesses not to modify their systems based on earlier advisories. Related advisories and FAQs will also be withdrawn from the GST portal. Textiles 312256 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:53:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/chemicals-news/india-s-nuberg-epc-wins-chlorine-system-project-in-colombia-312274-newsdetails.htm Nuberg EPC has completed design and full supply of a 100–150 TPD emergency chlorine absorption system for Brinsa SA in Bogotá, Colombia. The system uses Nuberg’s in-house sodium hypochlorite technology and is scheduled for commissioning in October 2026. Chemical users and downstream buyers gain visibility on safer chlorine handling, sodium hypochlorite conversion and compliance-led capacity. Chemicals 312274 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:53:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/fashion-news/authentic-brands-expands-guess-growth-across-north-america-312278-newsdetails.htm Authentic Brands Group has named new GUESS operating partners in the US and Canada across children's apparel, sleepwear, intimates, accessories, home, socks, slippers and children's footwear. The appointments are the next phase of Authentic's Guess strategy, centred on portfolio optimisation and category leadership. Retail teams have new category operators to track in North America. Fashion 312278 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:53:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/bangladesh-bank-cuts-policy-rate-by-50-bps-to-9-5--312272-newsdetails.htm Bangladesh Bank has reduced the policy rate by 50 bps to 9.5 per cent to support growth, encourage private sector investment, improve credit flow and generate employment. The new rate will be effective from August 2. The bank’s monetary policy committee also lowered the standing lending facility rate by 50 bps to 11 per cent, while leaving the standing deposit facility rate unchanged at 7.5 per cent. Textiles 312272 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:53:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/fashion-news/italy-s-brunello-cucinelli-s-h1-revenue-profit-rise-outlook-raised-312276-newsdetails.htm Brunello Cucinelli’s H1 2026 revenue rose 13.3 per cent at constant exchange rates, net profit grew 2 per cent and EBIT margin improved to 17.1 per cent. Retail outpaced wholesale, up 19.3 per cent, as organic expansion, new boutiques and higher client spend supported demand. The company raised its FY26 revenue growth forecast to 10-11 per cent and expects around 10 per cent growth in 2027. Fashion 312276 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:53:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/vietnam-cambodia-to-promote-transport-links-logistics-cooperation-312267-newsdetails.htm Vietnam and Cambodia recently agreed to promote transport infrastructure connectivity, border gate development, logistics cooperation and supply chains; facilitate trade and investment; and work towards taking bilateral trade to $20 billion in the near future. Vietnamese National Assembly chairman and Cambodian National Assembly president pledged to accelerate border demarcation and marker planting. Textiles 312267 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:53:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/trans-caspian-route-emerges-as-asia-europe-sourcing-next-freight-hedge-312268-newsdetails.htm China-Europe freight trains have topped 130,000 trips, with more than $520 billion in cargo moved over the past decade. Southern Trans-Caspian traffic rose more than 90 per cent year on year in H1 2026, signalling wider use beyond contingency routing. For EU-bound textile sourcing, rail capacity, surcharges and reliability are reshaping modal choices. Textiles 312268 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:53:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/chemicals-news/uk-s-ineos-advances-project-one-with-final-module-delivery-312269-newsdetails.htm INEOS has received the first of its final two Abu Dhabi-built Project ONE cracker modules at Antwerp after months of disruption linked to the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz blockade. The 6,920-tonne unit reached Europe via the Suez Canal; a 7,200-tonne final module is due shortly. Installation, testing and commissioning are now the focus, with cracker start-up aimed for the second half of 2027. Chemicals 312269 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:53:03 GMT