The textile sector has not escaped the contraction affecting Chinese exports in the first half of the year, with textile and apparel exports amounting to some 130.8 billion euros, experiencing an 8.35% decline.

Kontoor Brands announced on Monday the retirement of Rustin Welton from the role of executive vice president and chief financial officer, after four years of service in the U.S. denim company.  

One year after the revelation of its new concept, the new edition of LA Fashion Week will take place from October 19 to 22 in Los Angeles.

Gap-owned-fashion brand Banana Republic opened a brand-new store on Melrose Avenue in early August, mixing home interior and fashion. Another store dedicated to furniture and a home collection will open in September. 

After an upbeat first quarter, the April-June period saw a 1.8% decline in sales volume and a 2.5% fall in sales, against a backdrop of rising operating income.

Swedish sports brand Bjorn Borg has reported net sales of 412.5 million Swedish krona (approximately $37.79 million) in the first half of fiscal 2023, marking a 6% increase from SEK 388.2 million in the previous year.

The British Fashion Council has linked with The Outsiders Perspective and the (Fashion) Minority Report to launch what they say is “a comprehensive review of diversity, equity and inclusion in the UK fashion industry”.

Ralph Lauren's Canada is being investigated over allegations the apparel retailer's supply chain and operations in China used or benefited from the use of Uyghur forced labor.

​Menswear brand Ben Sherman has inked a new licensing agreement with BSI Apparel. Under a core license and operating partnership, BSI will now distribute the men’s apparel and tailored clothing globally.

​The drive towards DTC and away from wholesale appears to be stalling with wholesale management ecosystem JOOR saying global fashion brands are forecasting “exceptional growth of 27% in their wholesale channels”.

France's most successful football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has opened a new permanent store location in Las Vegas.

Widespread industry destocking and tough year-ago comparisons have continued to hurt Coats Group with the UK-based threads and footwear components giant seeing its half-year revenues and earnings fall.

All hail AllSaints. The UK-based fashion retailer had a strong 12-month trading period to 28 January, delivering record sales and profits.

Designer Peter Do is launching a Banana Republic collab with a capsule collection that will drop in selected stores and online  in October. It feeds into the quiet luxury trend and is available with only unisex sizing. 

Finnish company Marimekko continues to expand its business in Asia and has opened two new markets, Vietnam and Malaysia, in a loose-franchise partnership with Jaspal Group.

The world's second-biggest fashion retailer H&M has decided to gradually stop sourcing from Myanmar, it told Reuters on Thursday, as reports of labour abuses in garment factories in the country increase.