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US fashion sector concerned over AGOA, Haiti HOPE/HELP lapse

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) is calling on the US to extend the lapsed African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement (HOPE) Act, and the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act (Haiti HOPE/HELP) trade preference programmes as a matter of urgency.

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Morocco ups competition against Asian fashion suppliers in Europe 

A board member for Morocco’s fashion and textile body AMITH (Association Marocaine des Industries du Textile et de l’Habillement) reveals how the country plans to defeat increasingly tough Asian competition by diversifying its offerings. 

Tesco online clothing division brings welcome boost to H1 sales

Tesco’s clothing division has booked a 7.8% increase in H1 like-for-like sales growth in the UK, boosted by its recent online resurgence.

France to get first physical Shein store

Ultra-fast fashion retailer Shein has announced it is in trials to launch its first physical stores in France as part of a partnership with SGM.

Sae-A Trading boosts Americas network with Swisstex acquisition

South Korea clothing manufacturer Sae-A Trading has acquired Swisstex’s El Salvador operations and US sales arm in a move to expand its Americas footprint and strengthen its position in sports and performance apparel.

Lenzing’s new fibre inspired by nature’s textures

Lenzing has officially launched Tencel Lyocell – HV100, a new fibre developed in response to value chain partners seeking textured aesthetics inspired by natural fibres.