H&M continues its expansion in India with the launch of its 69th store in the country and 8th store in Bengaluru. Open at Orion Mall, Rajajinagar, the new store further strengthens the brand’s presence in one of India’s most dynamic fashion-forward cities.

Spanning over 7,500 sq. ft, the store offers a seamless shopping experience featuring extensive collections across womenswear, menswear and H&M Beauty under one roof. As part of the opening, the store will feature the latest fashion collection that showcases effortless elegance with relaxed tailoring and soft, easy textures. Anchored in a warm palette of neutrals, the collection is refreshed with shades of green, crisp pops of white, and rich brown suede accents coming together for a modern, elevated look.

H&M has opened its 69th store in India and 8th in Bengaluru at Orion Mall.
Spanning over 7,500 sq ft, the outlet offers womenswear, menswear and beauty collections.
The store launch highlights the brand’s continued expansion in India, featuring a new collection defined by relaxed tailoring, soft textures and a neutral palette accented with green, white and brown suede tones.

Inaugurating the store, Helena Kuylenstierna, Director, H&M India, said, “We are thrilled to open our newest store in Bengaluru, a city that embodies a strong sense of individuality and evolving fashion culture. The love from our customers here has been incredible, and this new store allows us to deepen that connection while continuing our mission of liberating fashion for the many.”

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Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)

Australia’s sourcing, buying, and product development professionals will gather this June at the Global Sourcing Expo Sydney 2026, a three-day international trade event designed to connect buyers with export-ready suppliers from across the globe.

Taking place 16 – 18 June 2026 at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Darling Harbour, Sydney, the Global Sourcing Expo brings together more than 600 companies from 15+ countries and regions, creating one of the most efficient sourcing environments available to Australian businesses.

Global Sourcing Expo Sydney 2026 to be held from June 16-18 at ICC Sydney, will host 600+ suppliers from 15+ countries, offering a one-stop platform for global sourcing.
Alongside supplier discovery, it features seminars, masterclasses, and a Learning Lab, enabling buyers to compare capabilities, assess compliance, and make informed, strategic sourcing decisions.

Visitor registration is free, giving industry professionals direct access to a global network of manufacturers, factories, and supply partners in a single location.

A smarter way to source

Global sourcing has become more complex, competitive, and strategic than ever. The Global Sourcing Expo simplifies that process by allowing buyers to meet suppliers face-to-face, compare capabilities, and accelerate sourcing decisions.

Attendees can explore suppliers from key sourcing regions including India, Pakistan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and many more.

The real value of the Expo lies not just in the diversity of suppliers, but in the opportunity to compare product categories and capabilities across multiple countries in one place. By seeing manufacturers side-by-side, visitors can gain a clearer understanding of pricing structures and cost competitiveness, assess compliance maturity and certification standards, and evaluate production capacity and lead times. This ability to benchmark suppliers provides buyers with greater confidence when selecting partners and making informed sourcing decisions.

For many businesses, this ability to evaluate multiple options at once can also dramatically shorten the sourcing cycle and strengthen supply chain decisions.

The Expo is designed to facilitate meaningful, face-to-face discussions with manufacturers and sourcing partners. Across the three days, visitors can meet suppliers directly, ask detailed questions about production capability, compliance standards, and minimum order quantities, and explore how factories approach design collaboration, quality control, and logistics. These in-person conversations often provide insights that are difficult to gain through email or online sourcing platforms.

Who should attend

The Global Sourcing Expo is designed for professionals responsible for product and supply outcomes, including:

• Owners, directors, and senior management overseeing sourcing strategy
• Buyers and merchandise managers
• Designers and product developers scouting manufacturing capability
• Private label agents and brand teams looking for factory partners
• Quality, planning, and logistics managers validating supplier readiness

Visitors will get the most value from the Expo by arriving with a clear sourcing brief—defined product categories, target price points, required certifications, and realistic timelines. With more than 600 suppliers across the exhibition floor, having clear objectives helps attendees focus their time on the conversations that matter most.

Beyond the trade floor: a complete professional learning experience

Global Sourcing Expo Sydney 2026 goes beyond supplier discovery by offering a comprehensive professional learning program designed to help attendees navigate today’s evolving sourcing landscape. New for 2026, two exciting additions — the Global Sourcing Summit Masterclass series and the Learning Lab — further expanding the program, alongside the established seminar series, supporting visitors with strategic insights, practical skills, and direct access to industry expertise.

Global sourcing seminars

Located directly on the Expo floor, the Global Sourcing Seminar Series offers fast, high-impact one-hour sessions delivered by industry specialists. These TED-style talks provide practical insights into the trends shaping buying decisions today, including AI in product development, sustainability and responsible sourcing, retail and eCommerce trends, and evolving supply chain strategies.

Designed to fit easily into a visitor’s time on the exhibition floor, the seminars deliver concise, actionable insights that attendees can apply immediately. Seminar sessions are available for $40 + GST per session.

Global sourcing summit masterclass series

New for 2026, the program introduces a full-day Masterclass series, designed to provide immersive learning and practical frameworks for modern sourcing and product businesses, giving attendees the opportunity to dive deeper into strategy, innovation, and commercial growth.

For professionals looking to think strategically about the future of sourcing, the Global Sourcing Summit delivers deeper insight through expert analysis, case studies, and forward-looking discussions. Early Bird rates are available for the Summit until 30 April 2026.

Masterclass sessions include:

Wednesday 17 June 2026
Sell More Stuff (Simpler): AI, Marketing, Strategy & Collaboration for Modern Product Businesses
Facilitated by Jenn Donovan & Therese Tarlinton

Thursday 18 June 2026
From Concept to Commercial Success: Building a Scalable, Sustainable Fashion Business
Facilitated by Jude Kingston

These one-day sessions bring together industry leaders, sourcing specialists, trend forecasters, and supply chain innovators, equipping delegates with the knowledge needed to make smarter sourcing decisions.

The learning lab

Another new key feature to 2026 of the Expo is the Learning Lab, a practical, interactive knowledge hub available to all visitors.

Included with free trade registration, the Learning Lab features:

• Ask the Expert sessions
• Round tables and workshops
• Live demonstrations
• Practical sourcing guidance
• Industry networking opportunities

The space is designed for buyers, importers, retailers, and sourcing professionals who want direct access to experienced practitioners and real-world advice.

A must-attend event for sourcing professionals

With hundreds of suppliers, multiple sourcing regions, and a comprehensive education program, the Global Sourcing Expo Sydney 2026 provides a rare opportunity for businesses to discover new suppliers, strengthen sourcing strategies, and stay ahead of global industry trends.

For anyone responsible for sourcing, product development, retail buying, or supply chain decisions, the Expo offers three days of high-value connections, insights, and opportunities.

Event Details
Global Sourcing Expo Sydney 2026
Tuesday 16 – Thursday 18 June 2026
International Convention Centre Sydney

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Fibre2Fashion News Desk (MS)

SGS Philippines recently hosted the Philippine Society for Quality’s (PSQ) inaugural Ugnayan Benchmarking session at the SGS Academy in Makati. City. Themed “Social Sustainability Towards Developing Responsible Business,” the event brought together nominated PSQ members and industry practitioners to explore the transformative potential of FSSC 24000 — the internationally recognized framework for Social Management Systems (SMS) — as a strategic tool for embedding social responsibility into organizational operations.

FSSC 24000: Building social management systems

The primary focus of the session was an in-depth review of FSSC 24000, presented by Ante Batinic, Technical Manager for Social Sustainability at the Foundation FSSC. Mr. Batinic explained the basics of Social Management Systems (SMS), guiding participants through how organizations can systematically identify, manage, and continuously improve their social performance throughout the value chain.

SGS Philippines hosted PSQ’s inaugural Ugnayan session in Makati, highlighting FSSC 24000 as a framework for Social Management Systems.
Through expert sessions and workshops, participants explored SMS implementation, ESG integration, compliance readiness, and tools like living wage analysis to strengthen social sustainability across value chains.

SGS experts facilitated interactive workshops on SMS Readiness Compliance and Living Wage Analysis to provide participants with practical tools for implementation. Insights on social factors within Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks were discussed in relation to FSSC 24000 certification.

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Fibre2Fashion News Desk (MS)