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The European Commission (EC) has adopted new measures on 9 February 2026 aimed at curbing the “destruction” of unsold apparel, clothing accessories, and footwear within the European Union (EU).
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Bangladesh’s garment exports have continued to dwindle, underscoring growing pressure on the country’s largest manufacturing sector from weak global demand, US tariff uncertainty and mounting domestic economic disruption.
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The Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO) concluded its ninth edition, attracting 29,746 professional visitors from 134 countries at the Istanbul Expo Centre.
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The Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART) has welcomed a trade agreement that confirms preferential treatment for US exports of used clothing to El Salvador under the Central America–Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR).
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Non-profit organisation Cascale has appointed Ying McGuire as its new chief executive officer (CEO), with her tenure set to begin on 1 June 2026.
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GenuTrace and Kinset have announced a partnership aimed at helping companies substantiate their cotton origin claims with verifiable evidence suitable for regulatory review.
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