https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/en-inCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comWed, 28 Oct 2026 11:51:05 +0100 The December 2026 contract lost 100 points, or 1.26 per cent, to 78.06 cents per pound, taking its four-session loss to 377 points.
USDA said 52 per cent of the US cotton crop was harvested by October 25, above the five-year average of 45 per cent.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/ice-cotton-futures-extend-losses-as-dollar-strengthens/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:51:05 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/ice-cotton-futures-extend-losses-as-dollar-strengthens/ The savings climate dropped two points to 118 but stayed above average, while the major-purchase balance lost four points.
Households also reported weaker personal finances, higher unemployment fears and stronger price-rise.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/frances-household-confidence-plunges-to-13-year-low-in-october/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:51:05 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/frances-household-confidence-plunges-to-13-year-low-in-october/ Additional Commerce Secretary Khadiza Nazneen leads Bangladesh’s team, while 30 Malaysian delegates attend talks aimed at advancing an agreement by next year.
Bangladesh exported $282 million to Malaysia and imported $2.29 billion in fiscal 2024–25, official data showed.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/bangladesh-amp-malaysia-open-post-ldc-fta-talks-in-dhaka/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:51:05 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/bangladesh-amp-malaysia-open-post-ldc-fta-talks-in-dhaka/ Italy, authorised to treat 19,200 tonnes annually.
It will process used clothing, scraps and surplus stock, using blockchain for traceability.
With EU textile EPR schemes due by 17 April 2028, its impact will depend on throughput, fibre quality and offtake.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/19200-tonne-igers-plant-can-italy-turn-textile-waste-into-value/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:51:05 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/19200-tonne-igers-plant-can-italy-turn-textile-waste-into-value/ Organic sales and orders fell 2.1 and 10.5 per cent respectively.
Margin pressure and weak recovery prompted an operational EBIT margin forecast of minus 2–0 per cent, with sales at the lower end of CHF 1.3–1.5 billion.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/rieter-sales-rise-963-in-9m-2026-as-barmag-boosts-revenue/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:51:04 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/rieter-sales-rise-963-in-9m-2026-as-barmag-boosts-revenue/ The May 30 relief covers June 1 to October 31, while duty had resumed on January 1 after a similar 2025 exemption.
Lower output and yield make imports and carry-over stocks important; CAI estimates 62 lakh bales of imports and 93.59 lakh closing stocks.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/indias-cotton-duty-exemption-ends-october-31-cost-risks-for-spinners/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:51:04 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/indias-cotton-duty-exemption-ends-october-31-cost-risks-for-spinners/ The central bank expects growth to recover in Q4, subject to Middle East developments.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/germanys-economy-stalls-as-inflation-reaches-late-2023-high/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:51:04 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/germanys-economy-stalls-as-inflation-reaches-late-2023-high/https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/canada-amp-uae-sign-cepa-to-eliminate-tariffs-on-over-99-of-exports/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:51:04 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/canada-amp-uae-sign-cepa-to-eliminate-tariffs-on-over-99-of-exports/ Management estimated Q2 customer inventory stocking added about $0.25 per share to adjusted EPS, with a similar Q3 headwind expected.
Apparel and general-retail RFID trends will indicate the platform’s growth trajectory.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/avery-dennison-q3-whats-driving-10-apparel-amp-retail-rfid-growth/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:51:04 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/avery-dennison-q3-whats-driving-10-apparel-amp-retail-rfid-growth/https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/woolmark-launches-return-to-real-platform-for-merino-wool/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:11:05 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/woolmark-launches-return-to-real-platform-for-merino-wool/ Construction confidence edged up 0.4 per cent to 83.3, the Turkish Statistical Institute said.
Indices above 100 indicate optimism; below 100 indicates pessimism.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/turkiyes-retail-confidence-rises-11-in-october-2026/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:11:05 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/turkiyes-retail-confidence-rises-11-in-october-2026/ Textile and apparel exports fell 2.7 per cent to $35.8 billion in FY2026, while imports rose 17.1 per cent to $9.6 billion.
Exports including handicrafts rose 10.3 per cent year-on-year in April-August 2026, with cotton textiles up 18.0 per cent.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/indias-textile-industry-targets-350-bn-in-exports-by-2030-report/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:11:05 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/indias-textile-industry-targets-350-bn-in-exports-by-2030-report/ New orders fell in October at the slowest pace since April 2025, while domestic and export orders declined and competitiveness weakened in major markets.Costs remain high, prices trail cost inflation and investment plans stay weak.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/uks-factory-output-outlook-improves-profits-remain-under-strain-cbi/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:11:04 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/uks-factory-output-outlook-improves-profits-remain-under-strain-cbi/https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/south-africas-pick-n-pays-online-clothing-sales-surge-in-h1-fy27/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:11:04 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/south-africas-pick-n-pays-online-clothing-sales-surge-in-h1-fy27/ Trousers and shorts led both flows; T-shirts, coats, socks and shirts were other key categories.
The apparel trade deficit widened to $57.524 million from $46.704 million as higher import values outweighed export gains.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/paraguays-apparel-imports-rise-241-exports-up-246-in-3q/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:11:04 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/paraguays-apparel-imports-rise-241-exports-up-246-in-3q/ It also found 79 per cent of Gen Z and 75 per cent of Millennials have bought apparel, beauty or skincare after social-media discovery.
Stores still led recent purchases, but retailers face a wider omnichannel mix.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/gen-z-buying-trends-pressure-retail-warehouses-amp-fulfilment-study/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:11:04 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/gen-z-buying-trends-pressure-retail-warehouses-amp-fulfilment-study/https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/frances-factory-confidence-rises-in-oct-as-order-books-strengthen/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:11:04 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/frances-factory-confidence-rises-in-oct-as-order-books-strengthen/https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/canadas-gildan-completes-490-mn-hanesbrands-australia-sale/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:11:04 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/canadas-gildan-completes-490-mn-hanesbrands-australia-sale/ Crude arrivals reached 22.26 million tonnes in September; April–August LNG volumes were about 7.5 per cent higher year on year.
With over 85 per cent crude import dependence, downstream margins remain exposed.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/can-indias-downstream-handle-brent-at-114-and-rising-imports/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:11:04 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/can-indias-downstream-handle-brent-at-114-and-rising-imports/ Present Situation slid to 109.3 and Expectations fell for a third month to 63.6 as views on business, jobs and income worsened.
Inflation expectations rose to 6.1 per cent, interest-rate concerns increased and planned durables and services spending softened.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/us-consumer-confidence-falls-to-819-in-september-tcb/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:25:05 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/fashion/us-consumer-confidence-falls-to-819-in-september-tcb/