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US import cargo volume expected to fall in first half of 2026, NRF warns

Imports into major US ports are expected to remain below 2025 rates in the first half of 2026 as the industry waits to gauge the full impact of the Iran conflict.

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Türkiye’s textile exports hold firm despite global headwinds

Türkiye’s textile and related raw materials exports generated receipts of  $11.4bn in 2025, slipping just 0.8% against the previous year, a figure the Istanbul Textile and Raw Materials Exporters' Association (İTHİB) describes as evidence of stable momentum despite ongoing global pressures.

Resilient Inditex sees operational efficiencies, cost management pay off

Inditex, the Spanish fashion giant behind Zara, has maintained “robust operating performance” in fiscal 2025 (FY25), supported by its integrated business model and ongoing innovation, which contributed to steady sales growth and sustained profitability.

US retail sales rise for fifth consecutive month in February

Retail sales in the US were up for the fifth straight month in February, in all but one of nine categories on a yearly basis, led by clothing stores, health and personal care outlets, and general merchandise stores.

Textile recycling in India could be worth $3.5bn by 2030, report claims

India’s textile recycling market could be worth $3.5bn by the end of this decade, according to a new government report on the country’s textile waste management and recycling potential.

Landbell USA to run California’s first textile recycling programme

California has named non-profit Landbell USA as the official body implementing its Responsible Textile Recovery Act, creating the US’s first state-led framework for apparel recycling and reuse.

Textiles Recycling Expo USA 2026 to focus on scaling circularity

Textiles Recycling Expo USA has shared the official agenda for its conference taking place 29-30 April at the Charlotte Convention Centre, North Carolina.