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Vietnam’s textile export turnover hits $44 bn in 2024: VITAS

Vietnam's textile and garment industry has fulfilled its $44-billion export turnover target this year—a rise of over 11 per cent YoY, the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) said. The industry has set an export target of $47-48 billion in 2025. Despite global consumption of textile and garment products not rising this year, Vietnam's exports still saw positive results, VITAS noted. ​Vietnam's textile and garment industry has fulfilled its $44-billion export turnover target this year—a rise of over 11 per cent YoY, the...

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OECD unemployment rate steady at 4.9% in October 2024

The OECD unemployment rate remained stable at 4.9 per cent in October 2024, unchanged since March 2022, with 34.1 million unemployed. EU and euro area unemployment rates hit record lows of 5.9 per cent and 6.3 per cent, respectively. Youth unemployment stood at 11.3 per cent, exceeding adult unemployment by 7.2 percentage points, with 9 countries above 20 per cent. ​The OECD unemployment rate remained stable at 4.9 per cent in October 2024, unchanged since March 2022, with 34.1 million unemployed. EU and euro...

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Groz-Beckert—Sewing machine needle manufacturer with process expertise

Groz-Beckert sewing machine needles are renowned throughout the industry and comprise an impressively broad portfolio. But customers know that innovative solutions from Groz-Beckert go beyond the core product. With its future-oriented services and digital offerings, the company, headquartered in Germany, is a strong partner of the sewing industry. ​Groz-Beckert sewing machine needles are renowned throughout the industry and comprise an impressively broad portfolio. But customers know that innovative solutions from Groz-Beckert go beyond the core product. With its future-oriented services and digital offerings, the company,...

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IMCD China acquires food & nutraceutical ingredient distributor Daoqin

IMCD has signed an agreement to acquire Daoqin, a Chinese distributor of functional nutrition, food, and nutraceutical ingredients. Daoqin, with ~$17.08 million revenue in 2023, will strengthen IMCD's presence in China’s life sciences market. Both companies highlight strong synergies and technical expertise, with the deal expected to close in Q2 2025. ​IMCD has signed an agreement to acquire Daoqin, a Chinese distributor of functional nutrition, food, and nutraceutical ingredients. Daoqin, with ~$17.08 million revenue in 2023, will strengthen IMCD's presence in China’s life sciences...

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German company Outlast’s fresh2SKIN shirts revolutionise cooling

Outlast temperature regulating shirts use microencapsulated wax to adapt to temperature changes, reducing heat peaks and sweat production by up to 24 per cent. The technology keeps the wearer comfortable by preventing excessive heat buildup. With the added effect of natural menthol in fresh2SKIN, these shirts offer enhanced cooling and improved comfort. ​Outlast temperature regulating shirts use microencapsulated wax to adapt to temperature changes, reducing heat peaks and sweat production by up to 24 per cent. The technology keeps the wearer comfortable by preventing...

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Autoneum expands sustainable product portfolio for commercial vehicles

Autoneum has launched sustainable polyester-based side and rear wall panels for commercial vehicles, made from eco-friendly and fully recyclable Propylat PET. These panels offer a more sustainable alternative to the traditional composite panels, improving acoustic and thermal management while supporting the transition to a circular economy. ​Autoneum has launched sustainable polyester-based side and rear wall panels for commercial vehicles, made from eco-friendly and fully recyclable Propylat PET. These panels offer a more sustainable alternative to the traditional composite panels, improving acoustic and thermal...

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Cotton yarn prices hold steady amidst sluggish market in south India

Cotton yarn prices in south India have stabilised recently, despite sluggish demand in markets like Mumbai and Tiruppur due to tight payment conditions and weak domestic demand. Exports of cotton yarn and fabric are not significantly high, and the market is expected to remain subdued until mid-January. In Gujarat, cotton prices have decreased, influencing trading dynamics and ginning activities. ​Cotton yarn prices in south India have stabilised recently, despite sluggish demand in markets like Mumbai and Tiruppur due to tight payment conditions and...

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Spanish brand Bimba Y Lola debuts on ASOS

ASOS has launched Spanish brand Bimba Y Lola, known for bold, artistic designs like the iconic Chihuahua bag. The collection features 120 womenswear options, including clothing, accessories, and footwear, with a focus on animal prints. Both brands highlight creativity and innovation, aiming to reach fashion-loving, global audiences as part of ASOS’ premium offering strategy. ​ASOS has launched Spanish brand Bimba Y Lola, known for bold, artistic designs like the iconic Chihuahua bag. The collection features 120 womenswear options, including clothing, accessories, and footwear, with...

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US’ J.Jill Q3 FY24 net sales rise 0.3% YoY to $151.3 mn

J.Jill, Inc has reported net sales of $151.3 million (+0.3 per cent YoY) in Q3 FY24 with a gross margin of 71.4 per cent. Net income rose to $12.3 million ($0.80/share). Adjusted EBITDA of the company was $26.8 million (17.7 per cent margin). For 9M FY24, net sales grew 2.2 per cent to $468.0 million, with net income at $37.2 million. The company expects Q4 FY24 net sales to decline 4-6 per cent. ​J.Jill, Inc has reported net sales of $151.3 million (+0.3 per cent...

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Taiwan’s footwear maker to start ops at India’s Tamil Nadu unit by ’26

Taiwanese non-leather footwear manufacturer Hong Fu Industrial Group recently entered India by celebrating the ground breaking ceremony of a manufacturing facility at the SIPCOT Industrial Park in Panapakkam. The Grand Atlantia unit is projected to generate employment for 25,000, with women comprising 85 per cent of the workforce. It is likely to become operational by early January 2026. ​Taiwanese non-leather footwear manufacturer Hong Fu Industrial Group recently entered India by celebrating the ground breaking ceremony of a manufacturing facility at the SIPCOT Industrial...

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