ICE cotton gains on trade deal, but weak exports limit rise
ICE cotton futures edged up on Thursday amid optimism among traders, but gains were capped by a stronger dollar and...
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Smiley enters gaming for first time in esports org G2 collab
It looks like a mash-up made in heaven. Lifestyle brand Smiley has secured a big gaming gig, co-producing a lifestyle...
Drewry WCI falls for fifth week, downtrend may persist
The Drewry World Container Index (WCI)—a composite measure of container freight rates—declined for the fifth consecutive week, falling by 2.61...
Mayhoola denies report on potential Valentino sale with Kering
By Reuters Published July 18, 2025 The head of Qatar-backed investment fund Mayhoola denied a recent Corriere della Sera report...
US’ Dyneema launches stronger, lighter woven composite fabric
Dyneema, owned by Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions, has once again pushed the boundaries of fabric engineering —...
Valentino sale under consideration by Kering and Mayhoola
By Reuters Published July 18, 2025 Qatar-based investment fund Mayhoola and Gucci-owner Kering are reportedly considering selling their jointly owned...
Australian wool prices up amid supply pressures, strong Chinese demand
Australian wool auctions posted further gains this week, with prices for all types and descriptions rising by 5 to 20ac/clean...
Loewe opens registrations for ninth edition of its Craft Prize
The Loewe Foundation has officially opened the call for entries for its contemporary arts and crafts prize. The ninth installment...
Italy’s inflation edges up to 1.7% in June 2025: Istat
Italy’s national consumer price index (NIC) rose by 0.2 per cent in June 2025 compared to the previous month, and...
Circularity scores rising, but YoY progress slowing: Kearney CFX 2025
Rather than pacing ahead, overall progress related to circularity in brands covering the fashion, sports, outdoor, underwear and lingerie, and...
