Author: Darcey Sergison

Worldview | India’s Textile Sector Struggles With Waste Management

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🇮🇳 India’s Textile Sector Struggles With Energy and Waste Management, Says ICRA ESG. India’s textile industry faces mounting challenges in energy efficiency and waste management, according to an ICRA ESG assessment. Fragmented infrastructure and high compliance costs are slowing sustainability adoption, potentially impacting export competitiveness as global buyers tighten ESG standards. [Fibre2Fashion]🇮🇳 India’s Clothing and Footwear Inflation Eases to 1.49% in November. India’s clothing and footwear inflation slowed to 1.49 percent in November, according to provisional data, offering relief to consumers amid broader cost pressures. The moderation reflects stable cotton prices and subdued discretionary demand, providing retailers breathing room heading…

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Worldview | Kering’s Bet on Chinese Gold Jewellery

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🇨🇳 Kering Stakes in Chinese Gold House Borland to Ride China’s Gold-Jewellery Boom. Kering, via its investment arm Kering Ventures, has acquired a minority stake in Chinese jeweller Borland. The move is timed to capitalise on a wave of surging interest among younger Chinese consumers, who increasingly view gold jewellery not only as luxury but as a cultural signifier with long-term value. The investment reflects Kering’s broader China reset under CEO Luca de Meo — from exporting Western luxury to collaborating with local gold houses and heritage labels, signalling a shift in where premium value is being created. (Vogue)🇨🇳 Borland…

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