Ramadass Selvaraj, Chief Operating Officer at Pathfinder Global, said, 'We are looking forward to the Union Budget 2025, as it presents an excellent opportunity to further strengthen the growth of the quick commerce sector and empower small retailers, including Kirana stores.
The retail landscape in India is evolving rapidly, and we anticipate the introduction of regulatory actions that will support the integration of advanced technology, particularly for small businesses.
Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India and Austrian Fibers Institute announce collaboration to Host Dornbirn Global Fiber Conference at Techtextil India Symposium 2025.
This strategic alliance between the two-leading platforms in technical textiles will bring the Asia edition of the renowned Dornbirn GFC at a part of Techtextil India Symposium in 2025.
A powerhouse event that promises to set new benchmarks for the global technical textiles industry.
Heimtextil 2025
An international trade fair for home and contract textiles is considered one of the world’s largest and biggest B2B trade shows for home and textile products. A platform to discover upcoming 25/26 trends and explore emerging innovations and sustainability initiatives in the global home textile industry.
Dates: January 14–17, 2025
Frequency of Exhibition: Yearly
SPRING & AUTUMN FAIR AND WHOLESALE PLATFORM FAIRE ANNOUNCE NEW YEAR-LONG PARTNERSHIP TO DELIVER ONGOING SUPPORT FOR RETAILERS.
Spring and Autumn Fair, the UK’s leading seasonal showcases for home, gift, and fashion, has announced a new chapter of its exclusive partnership with Faire, the world’s largest global wholesale marketplace.
The renewed collaboration will provide UK independent retailers with year-round support.
Ajio Luxe Wkend (ALW)
Marking half a decade of redefining luxury, ALW 2025 elevates its offerings with dynamic brand showcases, one-of-a-kind activations, and innovative experiences tailored to resonate with both brands and attendees. Every element, from the reimagined layout to the stunning installations, reflects the event’s commitment to providing a multifaceted journey that blends style, creativity, and design like never before.
The Retail Association of India (RAI), in its 56th Retail Business Survey report released, reflected a secular rise of 7% surge in Indian retail sector amid the festive season when consumer sentiments remain bullish (October-December 2024). Notably this growth is on the expected lines of the trade experts, and the numbers more or less align with the anticipated figures as a testament to sustained growth trajectory vs. the corresponding period in 2023.
Retail Leasing in India Surges
Market Outlook: Recent Anarock Report
Given the secular trends, high-street rental rates are projected to maintain their uptick until a significant surge in premium retail spaces enters the market.
With constant growth driven by consistent consumer demand tailwinds and a promising pipeline of new developments, India's retail market is set to usher in continued expansion and traction metrics.
Woolmark for business l 2024 in review.
Celebrating 60 years of Woolmark. Looking forward to a meaningfully successful and transformative journey as we usher in 2025, driving sustainable textiles/fashion on the back of sustained innovative solutions and enduring wool's global legacy for the generations to come!
SCOOP AW25: A CURATED CELEBRATION OF NEW DESIGNERS
The Autumn/Winter '25 edition of Scoop returns to Olympia West, Kensington, from 9–11 February 2025, bringing London’s largest and most anticipated curated showroom event back into the spotlight.
Each collection in this season’s lineup brings something fresh and unique, ensuring Scoop remains a beacon for newness and creativity in the industry. We are delighted to showcase such a wonderful selection at this season’s show!”
Procurement of American-Made Goods
National Defense Authorization Act Aims to Expand Government Procurement of American-Made Goods in Boost for U.S. Textile Industry.
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), spanning the entire spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber to finished sewn products, commends the House of Representatives for passing the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) today.
DesignInspire opens today with free access for industry professionals and the public - The exhibition showcases global design excellence and Hong Kong's role as a creative exchange hub.
Exhibition brings together over 200 exhibitors from the Mainland, Czech Republic, France, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, and Hong Kong, strengthening Hong Kong's position as a centre for cultural and artistic exchange.
Heavyweight global buyers and enterprises attending include Thailand’s Minor International and Sweden's Akademiska Hus, creating market opportunities for Hong Kong's design industry.
ASSOCHAM’s Bharat @100 Summit: 5 Dec 2024
The Bharat @100 Summit is a landmark event that brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and visionaries to discuss India’s journey towards becoming a global powerhouse. The event is graced by the participation of the Hon'ble Minister for External Affairs, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar,
India's Textile Sector
Given the incremental propensity to purchase, backed by strong Indian macroeconomic stability and demography, India's textile industry continues to be in good shape. Better-than-expected international demand, validated by the latest data derived from the "HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index," only corroborates the thesis, reflecting a three-month (3) high of 59.5 in November 2024, indicating directionally strong growth momentum.
The UNDP B+HR Global Programme, with support from the Government of Japan and in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Textiles Industry, is collaborating with the private sector to support businesses, their partners, and suppliers in implementing responsible business practices throughout business models and value chains across various sectors/industries.