Business

Textiles: Does India want to make Bangladesh an extension of its industrial base?

Diplomats discuss tariffs and cross-border fluidity. Textile manufacturers, however, are watching how these barriers actually change their costs, market opportunities and production choices. By dispatching a delegation to Dhaka led by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), New Delhi is not just there to discuss market access for its...

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Arc'teryx and Salomon drive Amer Sports' Q2 revenue and profitability

For the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, Amer Sports has delivered results that significantly exceeded expectations and has once again raised its targets for 2026. Behind the 32 percent revenue growth, the group is benefiting primarily from a shift in mix, strong direct-to-consumer progression and spectacular expansion across Asia. A few...

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Second-hand over new: is fashion retail missing the resale shift?

Last year, it happened to me for the first time. Drawn in by an attractive pair of trousers on a rail next to the entrance, I wandered into a small boutique. I asked at the counter if they had my size. “No, we don’t have any other sizes; we only sell second-hand clothing here,” the owner replied, as if it were the most natural thing in the...

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Fashion |DATA ANALYSIS

Copenhagen SS27's data points to one thing: colour is back, neutrals are out

Quiet luxury has been one of the strongest movements in fashion over the past few years, not so much as a trend, but as a statement. Fashion asked its audience to go logo-less, traditionally wealthy families became aspirational, the kind of dressing Succession made famous, and beige became the movement's signature colour. Brands like Loro Piana...

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