
Asia-Pacific Expands Market Share in Netherlands Apparel Imports
Asian garment exporters captured a larger share of Dutch clothing imports between January and July 2026 even as total trade value contracted across European retail channels.
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Asian garment exporters captured a larger share of Dutch clothing imports between January and July 2026 even as total trade value contracted across European retail channels.

Held alongside Moscow Fashion Week from Sept. 28 to 30, the gathering connects industry delegations from across Asia, Africa, and the Arab world.

Household spending rose 1.1 per cent in July while the Australian dollar climbed past 70 US cents, giving import-reliant merchants margin relief.

Refrigerator and apparel sales also posted double-digit growth in the July-September quarter despite price increases.

The 170-year-old Scottish footwear and apparel label brings its full product range to Bangkok as it builds out its retail presence across Southeast Asia.

Footwear brand Skechers expanded from fewer than 10 regional outlets in 2009 to more than 1,000 points of sale across Southeast Asian markets.

The Philippine apparel brand will open its first Indonesian store in December following its four-part runway showing in Manila.

The former Skechers finance chief takes the financial reins on November 1 as the denim group targets 10 billion dollars in global sales.

The location marks the outerwear brand’s third Australian site and brings its Snøhetta-designed format to the local market.

The temporary store at Jing An Kerry Centre drew more than 10,000 visitors in its first month and runs through Nov. 30.

The US fast-fashion parent company is expected to close around 350 stores worldwide, but the Philippine joint venture is boosting investments for the Christmas season.

The distributor plans to expand the streetwear brand into Taichung and Kaohsiung by the end of the year.

Operating profit rose to SEK 6.04 billion aided by tariff refunds, but regional store numbers fell by 54 locations within nine months.

The revamped Sichuan boutique incorporates dark timber, matte-finish metal and enamelled ceramic in amber tones.

The acquisition in July sees sibling co-directors Jean-Claude and Anne-Marie Colban remain at the Place Vendôme shop in Paris.

The mid-displacement concept bike and apparel collection featuring Honda’s Wing Mark premiered at Milan Fashion Week on September 23.
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