Jodaro’s Seed investment round has brought in US$750K. Fundamental VC lead the round, with Maninder Gulati taking part. Founded in 2023 by Rajiv Patki and Sambuddha Adhikari, two IIT Kharagpur grads, Jodaro facilitates international trade by putting producers and consumers in direct contact. Through collaborations with producers that can create items of superior quality with …
Jodaro completes a seed investment round of US$750K Read More »
Higher discounts may not inspire the level of spending that US retailers in a variety of product categories, including clothes, are looking for at their busiest time of year. This is because US retailers are having a difficult time during the holiday season. Retail CEOs predicted that customer wallets will be squeezed by rising interest …
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Due to the possible effects on American livelihood and Central American partners, a bipartisan coalition of senators has requested US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to strengthen the enforcement of textile and apparel trade agreements. Troy Miller, the acting commissioner of CBP, has received a letter from the group headed by Ron Wyden and comprising …
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The Governor of Nagaland, La. Ganesan, has called on the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) to give fashion start-up development top priority, along with sustainability and inclusivity. Speaking at the NIFT Chennai convocation, he stated that the market for distinctive handwoven goods has grown beyond local areas and is becoming more and more popular …
Nagaland Governor Niftians should prioritize sustainability and promote inclusivity. Read More »
Compared to earlier standards, apparel retailers have made considerable improvement, but they still fall short of completely defending the rights of workers. These businesses have high standards for their suppliers, but supply chain mapping and ethical purchasing procedures do not support these expectations. The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) has released the Corporate Human Rights Benchmark …
In collaboration with Archive, the circularity platform for companies, the Colombian luxury apparel company Agua by Agua Bendita has introduced the Ciclos resale program. A carefully chosen selection of the brand’s heirloom items from its initial collection are available in the customized program. The company said that Ciclos is “a pledge to mother nature, the …
One of Australia’s largest retailers, Kmart Group, has been urged by the federal government to back risk regulation, or an industry-led textile recycling program. Through a fee-based approach, the Australian Fashion Council (AFC) is leading the Seamless initiative, which attempts to decrease the amount of clothing waste by increasing the amount of clothing that is …
To provide a new 3D digital styling and try-on experience on its website, the Los Angeles-based fashion software company Bods has partnered with the luxury French fashion brand Balmain. Customers may build 3D avatars with this function that precisely matches their proportions, making it easier to try on a variety of photorealistic Balmain designs. These …
A “try-before-you-buy” (TBYB) service has been launched in the UK by the vintage-inspired occasionwear brand Rixo in collaboration with Harper, the manager of Rixo’s current concierge service. Customers may try on products at home with no upfront costs thanks to this provision, which is a major first for the UK fashion business. Established on November …
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The Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association reports that cotton production in Pakistan has increased by 82% over the previous year. The country received almost 6.8 million cotton bales at ginning facilities by October 31st, up from the previous year’s 3.7 million bales, which were negatively impacted by floods and excessive rainfall. The South Sindh province, which …
Pakistan has seen an 82% increase in cotton production Read More »