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H&M Makes a Digital Push in India
The Swedish retailer giant has partnered with Myntra to accelerate growth in the region.
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Accord Gets an Extension in Bangladesh, New BGMEA President Leads Changes
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India Aims to Spark Growth in Nation’s Textile Sector
The textile ministry mounted an event at the 2,000-year-old Elephanta caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to…
Walmart, Amazon React to New India E-commerce Rules
The two leading e-commerce players in India were forced to remove scores of products from their sites.
Remember the BRICS?
The bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa is looking at ways to strengthen their luxury and…
India’s Knitwear Capital Strives to Ensure Its Future
Tirupur, in southern India, has 5,000 factories — but its focus on cotton is resulting in challenges.
The Designers Behind the Chopra-Jonas Wedding, and More
Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla created the outfits and the decor for the Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas wedding — as…
As Alliance Exits, Accord Faces Battle in Bangladesh
While the Alliance gets ready to leave, the Accord is struggling for an extension.
India’s Festive Season: A Boon for Retailers
E-commerce giants Flipkart and Amazon saw exponential growth, but brick-and-mortar retailers performed…
India Fashion Week: A New Sponsor — and a New Strategy
The event added two days of direct-to-consumer sales, while herbal beauty brand Lotus Makeup signed on as the…