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US tariffs spark concern in India's textile capital

Tiruppur, India - The roar of sewing machines has given way to an unusual quiet in the textile factories of Tiruppur, in southeastern India. Since the tariffs on Indian exports was imposed by Donald Trump at the end of August, most have been operating at a reduced capacity. “US orders are almost at a standstill,” notes a disappointed Ramesh...

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White Stuff welcomes sales increase amid ongoing transformation plan

British fashion retailer White Stuff reported strong results for the full year to March 29, 2025, as its ongoing transformation strategy continues to roll out. Over the reporting period, sales rose 20.3 percent compared to the year prior, amounting to 184 million pounds. The company attributed the increase to its “continued focus on what...

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Laurèl plots expansion in Europe following PFW showcase

German-born womenswear brand Laurèl, which is part of the Shenzhen, China-based Ellassay Group, debuted a high-end atelier collection during Paris Fashion Week, as the brand looks to re-enter the European market following impressive growth in China. Wang Dusen, general manager of Laurèl, told FashionUnited that the German brand’s official debut...

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Spanish entrepreneurship in Dubai: ICEX recommendations

Following FashionUnited’s interviews with the Spanish founders of Dubai-based fashion and lifestyle brands Montroi and Coma, we now flip the coin on Spanish entrepreneurship in the emirate to focus our attention on how to start a business in Dubai from outside its borders. For this journey, we have the invaluable guidance of ICEX, the public...

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