This report provides an update of business news in the following categories: acquisitions, divestments and mergers; corporate social responsibility (CSR); financial results; international trade policy; joint ventures, cooperation, licensing and distribution; market forecasts; markets; new stores; online retailing; store closures; and textile organisations.

Companies, organisations and brands analysed in the reports include Abercrombie & Fitch, Adidas, Aéropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), Arcadia Group, Asos, Benetton Group, Brandix, C&A, China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC), EU TCL Skills Council, Fast Retailing, Fiba Group, Gap.

Gildan Activewear, Gores Group, Greenpeace, Hang Ten, H&M, Huntsman Textile Effects, Inditex, International Finance Corporation (IFC), Itierre, JC Penney, KMJ Brand Holdings, Kohl's, Komax, Lenzing, Levi Strauss & Co, Li Ning, Li & Fung, Liz Claiborne, Marni, Marks and Spencer (M&S), MH Alshaya, Nike, Perfect Lead Investments, Pull&Bear, Puma, PVH Corp, Smartfiber, SM Investments, Superior Retail, TJX Companies, Tommy Hilfiger, Tukatech, Uniqlo and Zara.