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Next's Watford, UK, store. Credits: Next plc. UK fashion and homeware retailer Next plc (Next) reported an 8.1 percent rise in full price sales for the thirteen weeks to October 31, 2026, outperforming internal forecasts by 33 million pounds. The growth was driven entirely by its overseas division, enabling the group to elevate its full year sales outlook while maintaining its annual pre-tax profit target.

Mare di Moda in Cannes 2026 Credits: Mare di Moda At first glance, there was little sign of a crisis at the Mare di Moda trade show in Cannes. Outside the Palais des Festivals, the coast looked its best. Even the cost-of-living protests that had gripped France and Italy in previous weeks were only hinted at by the boarded-up windows of luxury boutiques along the promenade. Inside the exhibition centre, however, manufacturers discussed yarn prices that have nearly doubled, fuel costing up to 30 […]

David Potts, Asda group CEO. Credits: Asda. British supermarket giant Asda has appointed David Potts as group chief executive officer, with Allan Leighton to take up the role of non-executive group chairman in his stead. Potts has been in the supermarket industry for 39 years, largely at Tesco, where he moved through operational and leadership roles both in the UK and internationally. Among his positions, he served as CEO of Tesco Ireland, Asia and the chain’s retail store business, before […]

Stéphane Goudard, Dr. Martens general manager, France. Credits: Dr. Martens. British footwear specialist Dr. Martens has named Stéphane Goudard as the new general manager of its French business. Goudard took up the role permanently from November 1, having served on an interim basis since August 2026. To the position, he brings a “strong commercial pace and a deep understanding of the French market during a demanding period for the business”, the company said. Dr. Martens added that the […]

Person doing yoga. Credits: Dmitriy Frantsev via Unsplash. Zara, the flagship brand of Spanish fashion group Inditex, has apologised and changed the name of a cowhide mat initially marketed for yoga. This follows criticism from representatives of the Hindu community. They considered the item offensive as it combined two concepts sacred to Hinduism: leather sourced from cows, which are revered in the religion, and yoga, a spiritual discipline of Hindu origin. The foldable mat is priced at 399 […]

Arnaud Vaillant and Sébastien Meyer at the Coperni spring/summer 2024 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight A few months after the announcement that it had been placed into administration, Coperni is ceasing operations. The end of the ready-to-wear brand, famous for its spectacular runway shows, was announced by its co-founders, Arnaud Vaillant and Sébastien Meyer, on Instagram.

Louis Vuitton flagship Credits: Unsplash. Julie Herreman is leaving Richemont-owned Parisian fashion house Alaïa after four years to join Louis Vuitton as vice president of corporate human resources. She announced this new step in her career on LinkedIn. In her post, Herreman reflected on her time at Alaïa. She noted that alongside the fashion house's teams, she contributed to a period of “tremendous growth trajectory”. She specifically thanked Myriam Serrano, chief executive officer of […]

Arne Henning Credits: Snipes Snipes has appointed a new senior head of marketing in Europe. Arne Henning has been responsible for the position at the Cologne-based streetwear retailer since November, Snipes announced on Wednesday. He succeeds Marian Paul, who previously led the department. With Henning, Snipes is opting for an internal promotion. The new marketing chief joined the streetwear retailer in 2015 as a marketing trainee and worked his way up to head of brand and content over the […]

Lacoste flagship in Seoul. Credits: Lacoste A few days after presenting its autumn/winter 2026 collection for a second time in Shanghai, Lacoste is once again demonstrating its commitment to the Asian market with a new store in Seoul, South Korea.

Marks & Spencer store in the Nevada Shopping mall, Spain Credits: Nevada Shopping mall British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has appointed Natalie Crane as its new head of digital marketing. Crane announced the transition on LinkedIn, stating that she will help steer the strategic expansion of the heritage department store group's online reach.

Credits: Lacoste French brand Lacoste has opened a new flagship store in Seoul. Located in the Seongsu district, one of the creative hubs of the South Korean capital, the venue spans more than 800 square metres and houses the first Café Lacoste in Korea alongside its collections. With this opening, the company, which is part of the Swiss MF Brands Group, continues the expansion of its global flagship network. Lacoste combines fashion, sport, art and lifestyle within the store, aiming to […]

Carolina Herrera Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Creative director Wes Gordon unveiled the Carolina Herrera Spring/Summer collection during New York Fashion Week, staging the runway within the grand promenade of the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center against a striking installation of yellow tulips. The presentation affirmed the American luxury house’s signature design codes—refined elegance, cheerful grandeur, and precise proportions—presented before an audience of […]

Pandora flagship store in Copenhagen Image: Pandora Danish jewellery retailer Pandora A/S has further increased its revenue in the third quarter of the 2026 financial year, despite challenging market conditions. Profit was also higher than in the prior-year period, according to an interim report published by the company on Wednesday.

Aubade brand campaign. Credits: Aubade French lingerie house Aubade has reached a new milestone in its digital strategy by launching on Farfetch. The global luxury fashion platform now offers the brand's collections in more than 60 countries and territories. Distribution expanded to over 60 markets Aubade's partnership with Farfetch enables the brand to expand its distribution network beyond its existing channels. Its collections are now available in the US, Canada, the UK and Switzerland. […]

Credits: AMFI Those considering a degree in fashion can visit the Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI), part of the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS), this Saturday, November 7. During the open day, prospective students will meet current students and lecturers from the Fashion & Textile Technologies programme. Within this programme, students specialise in one of three pathways: Management, Design or Branding. Two students share why they chose AMFI. From garment construction to […]

A Marimekko store Image: Marimekko Finnish textile group Marimekko Corporation recorded growth in both revenue and profit in the third quarter of the 2026 financial year. The company attributed this positive development to its continued strong international performance.

Marks & Spencer Pantheon store on Oxford Street. Credits: Marks & Spencer. UK retail group Marks & Spencer (M&S) has reported a sharp recovery in earnings for the first half of the financial year, supported by market share gains across its food and fashion businesses following the disruption caused by a cyber incident in the previous year. However, performance remained below the level recorded two years earlier, as strong trading in food failed to fully offset continued […]

Felix Börner, managing director of experience agency Derse Credits: Derse The figures are clear. According to a forecast by the German Retail Federation (HDE), the number of brick and mortar retail stores in Germany will fall below 300,000 in 2026 for the first time since reunification – to around 296,600. At the end of 2015, there were still approximately 372,000. Nearly 80 percent of retailers report in an HDE survey from this year that their footfall has declined over the past two years. […]

Archive image. Credits: Sonae Sierra. Portuguese shopping centre operator Sonae Sierra has appointed Spaniard Pablo Buendía as head of leasing business development. Buendía will work within the joint venture the company shares with Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), as he announced on LinkedIn. The appointment comes one month after Sonae Sierra announced a change in its executive leadership. Luís Mota Duarte, previously deputy chief executive officer, will become the new CEO from […]

Luxury holiday shopping Credits: Pexels Younger shoppers want AI’s advice when it comes to holiday shopping, but not its finger on the buy button.

Credits: NABA x FGI 2026 Milan-based design school Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti presented its latest postgraduate collections at Fashion Graduate Italia 2026 under the umbrella initiative Designers + Makers, according to a press release shared by the institution.

Credits: AMERL London luxury retailer Browns, part of Farfetch, has added women's ski and après-ski brand Amerl to its offer. It is the first time the label, which launched its debut skiwear collection in late 2024, is available in Europe. The collection is sold at the Browns flagship on Brook Street in Mayfair and on the retailer's website. One-day showcase with founder Chloe Simpson To mark the launch, Amerl will take over the private VIC Styling Suites at Browns Brook Street on November 5. […]

Jani Tarkki, chief financial officer (CFO) of Sukkamestarit (left), and Aclima CEO Christian Lodgaard Credits: Aclima Norwegian wool specialist Aclima has acquired Finnish sock manufacturer Sukkamestarit, expanding its hosiery range and production capacity in Northern Europe.

Outdoor Voices Credits: Outdoor Voices Outdoor Voices has partnered with UK-based Focus Brands to expand across the United Kingdom and European Union, initially through wholesale and e-commerce.

Credits: Lectra Artificial intelligence in fashion is moving beyond isolated uses such as content generation and trend forecasting. When connected to company data, product information and business workflows, AI is becoming a strategic tool that can help fashion businesses make decisions, automate complex processes and work together across the value chain. This shift is the focus of 'The Intelligence Edge Is Here', the latest white paper from The Lectra Observatory, the research arm of French […]

Fashion Talks interns stand together during New York Fashion Week Credits: Mallory Hughes The Womenswear Spring/Summer showcase at Paris Fashion Week continues to serve as an operational benchmark for collegiate design pipelines and consumer forecasting, according to an article published on KentStater. While major luxury houses including Dior, Chloé, and Givenchy presented their latest collections to exclusive industry audiences in early October, the creative output rapidly permeated regional […]

Authentic acquires denim brand Lee Credits: Authentic Brands Group US brand development and entertainment company Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) has finalised the acquisition of the intellectual property of heritage denim brand Lee from Kontoor Brands.

Emine Kaptanoglu Credits: AllSaints British contemporary fashion group AllSaints has appointed Emine Kaptanoglu as its new global digital director, effective November 2, 2026. Kaptanoglu takes on global responsibility for the digital commercial strategy and online customer experience across all regions and channels for both AllSaints and US menswear label John Varvatos. She reports directly to chief executive officer Peter Wood.

Credits: Primark Primark has launched 'Style Your Season', its Christmas campaign for 2026. The campaign brings together partywear, winter knitwear, gifting and homeware, alongside what the retailer describes as its largest festive pyjama collection to date. The campaign went live on November 3 in the windows of more than 500 Primark stores worldwide, as well as across the company's digital and social channels. Winter styles start at 1.30 pounds for kids and five pounds for adults. […]

Earlier protests by garment workers in Bangladesh. Credits: Clean Clothes Campaign The recent labour protests in Bangladesh pose a direct threat to global fashion supply chains and export delivery deadlines.

Credits: Stone Island Italian brand Stone Island, part of the Moncler Group, has released 'Traction Control', the fifth chapter of its 'Navigation Series' campaign by photographer and filmmaker Liam MacRae. The new instalment is set in the world of motorsport. Launched in April 2023, the series takes its cue from the compass rose on the Stone Island badge, which has featured since the brand's first collection in 1982. Each chapter is a diptych: one image shows a journey in action, while the […]

Some FW27 trends in pictures: Dramatic Antidote maximalism, 80s shoulders and Unapologetic Presence, plus camouflage, mixed checks and fur as a print. Credits: Ralph Lauren SS27, Carven FW26, Alaia SS27, Paul Smith SS27, Marques'Almeida SS27 & Sacai SS27 ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The fall/winter 2027/28 season (FW27/AW27) answers an overcast zeitgeist not with escapism but with presence: familiar codes made personal, opulence without apology and comfort engineered into the cloth. A […]

Primark store Credits: Primark UK retail and food conglomerate Associated British Foods (ABF) has reported its annual financial results for the 52 weeks ended September 12, 2026, revealing a 12 percent decline in adjusted operating profit at constant currency for its retail division Primark to 1.01 billion pounds (1.35 billion dollars).

Credits: Diemme x Clarks Originals Italian footwear brand Diemme has partnered with British label Clarks Originals on a collection that reinterprets three of Clarks Originals' best known styles, the Wallabee, the Desert Boot and the Desert Trek, with Diemme's mountain boot construction. The collection goes on sale on November 5. Credits: Diemme x Clarks Originals Mountain boot details Each style is built on Diemme's lug sole, taken from the brand's Roccia Vet and Cornaro boots. Hiking […]

Carmina's new store in Germany. Credits: Carmina. Spanish artisanal footwear brand Carmina Shoemaker (Carmina) has opened its first standalone store in Germany in Munich, a move that strengthens its presence in one of its primary European markets. The 55-square-metre retail space brings to fruition the project that the Majorcan company had been announcing since last June.

Credits: Baralan and Istituto Marangoni Istituto Marangoni Milano has established a strategic partnership with primary packaging manufacturer Baralan to integrate commercial packaging design directly into its beauty and fragrance curricula, according to a press release shared by the institution. The initiative marks the design academy’s first exclusive alliance with a dedicated cosmetic packaging supplier, aiming to connect students with manufacturing parameters, brand identity strategies, […]

Credits: Vero Moda Danish fashion brand Vero Moda, part of Bestseller, has launched a festive collection titled “The Christmas Edit”. The looks are designed for various holiday occasions, ranging from relaxed hours at home and dinners with friends to festive celebrations. The core of the collection consists of versatile knitwear pieces, which the brand reinterprets with decorative details and special accents. The designs combine winter comfort with a modern, feminine aesthetic and are […]

ISPO unveils ISPO Sports Week Credits: ISPO ISPO is reshaping its trade fair model into a series of week-long events that mix business meetings with consumer and community activity. Under the new ISPO Sports Week banner, Amsterdam will remain as the main hub, with additional editions rolling out in Dubai, China and, from 2028, the US. The move reflects a shift in where demand for sports products is formed. Rather than relying solely on buyers and exhibitors, ISPO wants to draw in the athletes, […]

Credits: UGG US lifestyle brand Ugg, a division of Deckers Brands, has launched its holiday 2026 campaign, 'Gift the Feeling'. The campaign stars rapper JT, Puerto Rican artist Lunay, Megan Skiendiel of girl group Katseye and rapper Yeat. 'Gift the Feeling' is the next chapter of 'Born to Feel', the long-term brand platform Ugg announced on September 22, 2026. Where the platform centres on comfort and confidence, the holiday campaign applies that idea to gifting, with the brand framing the […]

Zalando's corporate headquarters in Berlin Image: Zalando Berlin-based online fashion retailer Zalando SE (Zalando) further increased its revenue in the third quarter of the 2026 financial year. According to an interim report published on Tuesday, the company also made progress in its adjusted operating result. However, the bottom line was in the red.

Nashville boutique. Credits: Zimmermann Australian fashion brand Zimmermann has opened two new boutiques in the US. Its first Nashville store opened in Tennessee in September, followed in October by a boutique in the Chicago area that marks the brand's entry into the Midwest. Both stores were designed with Studio McQualter, Zimmermann's long-term design partner. Like the brand's other recent openings, they combine bespoke furnishings, collectible vintage design and art. Credits: […]

AI generated image of recycled polyester clothing. Credits: FashionUnited Textile-to-textile regeneration company Reju, owned by Technip Energies, has teamed up with six textile mills to advance textile-to-textile recycling at industrial scale. The six mills are A. Sampaio, RDD Textiles and Tintex Textiles from Portugal; FOV Fabrics from Sweden; Swisstex Direct from Los Angeles and El Salvador; and Utenos Trikotazas from Lithuania.

Hugo Boss Credits: Hugo Boss Hugo Boss has revised down its full-year financial outlook for 2026. The managing board now forecasts currency-adjusted group sales to drop in the high single-digit percentage range, compared to its previous guidance of a mid- to high single-digit decline. The adjustment reflects softer consumer demand assumptions for the fourth quarter amid elevated market uncertainty.

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Les Atelier campaign Credits: photographer Zineb Koutten The opening of Italian fashion retailer OVS in Dubai Mall provided a fitting opportunity to reflect on the retail offering for the modest shopper. In the store, we observed various brands and numerous garments suitable for a modest wardrobe: longer silhouettes, relaxed fits and pieces that lend themselves well to layering. These possibilities can also be found at other retailers. A brand does not need to focus exclusively on modest […]

Le BHV Marais. Credits: F. Julienne The Paris economic activities court (TAE) has approved a request by BHV Marais management to place the department store into receivership.

Pepco Credits: Photo Credits: Nueva tienda de Pepco en el centro comercial Som Multiespai de Barcelona. European discount retailer Pepco has appointed Antonio Gonzalo Bravo as chief commercial officer, as the business sharpens its focus on affordable clothing and general merchandise. Bravo announced his appointment in a LinkedIn post, highlighting the retailer’s value proposition and potential for growth. “I am proud and delighted to announce that I have joined Pepco as Chief Commercial […]

Credits: VIA Outlets Dutch outlet centre operator VIA Outlets has increased the total gross lettable area (GLA) of its portfolio by 30 percent year-on-year in 2026. The growth follows two acquisitions, in Italy and Spain, and the opening of an extension at Landquart Fashion Outlet in Switzerland, with a further expansion planned in Germany. Following the acquisitions of Scalo Milano Outlet & More and The Outlet Stores Alicante, the company now operates 13 premium fashion outlet centres in […]

Second hand clothes. Credits: SMART 2026 Annual Convention in Montréal Interview

Jude Bellingham for Calvin Klein Credits: Calvin Klein In Pictures Calvin Klein has turned celebrity underwear campaigns into major talking points before. With Jude Bellingham fronting its latest Icon Cotton Stretch campaign, the brand is giving that formula another outing; this time with a football star at its centre. Jude Bellingham for Calvin Klein's Icon Cotton Stretch underwear campaign. Credits: Calvin Klein Launching globally on Monday, the campaign marks Bellingham’s debut […]

Megan Stalter stars in Marc Jacobs’ 'Let It Joy' resort 2026 campaign. Credits: Marc Jacobs In Pictures Marc Jacobs is launching its holiday campaign, “Let It Joy,” a cinematic story starring actor and comedian Megan Stalter and showcasing the brand’s Resort 2026 collection. Marc Jacobs’ 'Let It Joy' resort 2026 campaign. Credits: Marc Jacobs Set during a record-breaking New York snowstorm, the campaign follows Stalter through a chaotic night at a downtown hotel. Realising she […]

Lisa Rinna, Harry Hamlin and their daughter Delilah Belle Hamlin for Express' 2026 'Holiday, Hamlin Style' campaign. Credits: Express In Pictures Express has unveiled its holiday campaign, “Holiday, Hamlin Style,” starring Lisa Rinna, Harry Hamlin, their daughter Delilah Belle Hamlin and her boyfriend, Mick Maio. Reimagining the classic family holiday card, the campaign shows the family decorating the tree, baking cookies, raising champagne toasts and, in Rinna’s case, dancing on the […]

Hundreds of hours of work went into the Airo gown by Iris van Herpen. Credits: Iris van Herpen New York - Around a table, two women chat quietly while pleating a silver fabric that a third attaches to the train of a mermaid gown. Gradually, a sculptural tangle forms, resembling frozen sea foam, lava flows and climbing ferns. The garment was born from the imagination of Dutch designer Iris van Herpen. She is known for her haute couture looks inspired by nature and the living world, ranging from […]

Lefties store at Lakeside Shopping Mall, UK Credits: Pradera Asset Management Spanish fashion conglomerate Inditex has expanded its footprint in the UK with the launch of its second Lefties store at Lakeside shopping centre. The opening follows the recent debut of the brand in the British market and marks a key step in Inditex’s regional expansion strategy.

God's True Cashmere store in Korea Credits: God's True Cashmere South Korean luxury retail company Shinsegae International has announced the opening of the first global freestanding brick and mortar store for US luxury label God's True Cashmere. Located on Cheongdam Luxury Street in the Gangnam district of Seoul, the space opened on November 2, 2026, following an initial pop-up presentation at Shinsegae Department Store Gangnam. The retail location will operate until March 12, 2027.

Sports Direct Galleria Mall store. Credits: Sports Direct. Frasers Group-owned Sports Direct has entered the African market with the opening of two stores in Nairobi, Kenya, marking another step in the parent company's international expansion.

Credits: Joseph Modella Capital, the former owner of Claire's, is considering a potential acquisition of British fashion brand Joseph, according to The Times, as the investment firm explores another retail deal. The group, which owns TG Jones, is reportedly among parties considering the label.

Poundland. Credits: Pepco Poundland has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators after its owner, Gordon Brothers, rejected an offer to buy the discount retailer as a going concern, putting around 12,000 jobs at risk, according to the Financial Times.

Credits: Superdry & Co British fashion brand Superdry & Co is relocating and refurbishing its store at Harlequin Watford, the Hertfordshire shopping centre owned by SGS UK Retail. The move follows what the centre describes as strong trading at the existing store. The new store will cover 5,549 square feet on the centre's Upper Mall, close to White Stuff, Levi's and M&S. It will be the latest example of Superdry's new store format, which the brand describes as lighter, brighter and […]

Lowe Alpine campaign imagery. Credits: Manu Prats/Red Summit Studio. ATG Brands & Data Limited has acquired the intellectual property of outdoor equipment brand Lowe Alpine from Equip Outdoor Technologies, including its trademarks, logo and associated brand assets. The transaction is an intellectual property sale, with no stock, employees or premises transferring from the prior owner.

Colis envoyée par la plateforme Shein. Credits: Photo by JOAO LUIZ BULCAO / HANS LUCAS / HANS LUCAS VIA AFP Shein has agreed to pay 100 million dollars to settle a US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigation into delivery delays and other customer complaints, Reuters reported, citing a source with direct knowledge of the matter.

The Very Group headquarters. Credits: The Very Group The Very Group, which operates online retailers Very and Littlewoods, has reported record adjusted earnings for the 52 weeks to June 27, 2026, despite challenging market conditions.

Credits: Frasers Group British retail giant Frasers Group has declared its 0.65 Australian dollar-per-share takeover offer for Australian footwear retailer Accent Group “best and final”, confirming it will not increase its bid as the two companies continue their dispute over the proposed acquisition.

Uniqlo Grand Arcade store Credits: Uniqlo Japanese retailer Uniqlo will open its first store in Wales in fall 2027. The store will be located in St David's shopping centre in Cardiff, owned by British property group Landsec. The unit will offer around 17,000 sq ft across a single floor. It will carry the full LifeWear range for men, women, kids and babies, the brand's line of everyday basics focused on quality, comfort and function. Uniqlo currently operates 26 stores in the UK. Cardiff is one […]

Levi Strauss & Co. headquarters Credits: Levi Strauss & Co. Denim company Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) has named Terra Carmichael as senior vice president and chief corporate affairs officer, effective December 2.

Massimo Dutti store at 283 Huaihai Middle Road, Shanghai (China). Credits: Massimo Dutti. Madrid – Inditex continues to advance the measured global growth and expansion strategy of its premium fashion chain, Massimo Dutti, with the opening of a new flagship store in Shanghai. This opening strengthens the brand's positioning in China within an iconic location considered the country's financial capital. Furthermore, the brand takes over a commercial space on Huaihai Middle Road previously […]

Maximalist / maximalism fashion at Chanel SS27 and Roberto Cavalli SS27 Ready to Wear (2x) Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The runway presentation captures the full runway showcase from Paris Fashion Week, staging an expansive production set beneath soaring glass ceilings. Suspended illuminated avian structures hover above a painted runway, establishing an ethereal environment that balances theatrical scenography with contemporary luxury presentation. For fashion students and design […]

Hermes at Zayed International Airport Abu Dhabi. Credits: Falic Group. The latest “Best Global Brands” ranking from New York-based brand consultancy Interbrand reveals increasing polarisation in the international fashion market. While Hermès, Chanel, Zara and Uniqlo gain brand value, Nike, Gucci and Prada suffer significant losses. Notably, traditional brand strength alone no longer protects against decline.

Credits: Samsøe Samsøe Danish fashion brand Samsøe Samsøe has unveiled its pre-spring 2027 campaign, a partywear edit designed to take the wearer from the office into the night. The campaign was photographed by Casper Sejersen and is set in a pared-back space modelled on a backstage party, the moment after a performance has ended but before the energy has fully faded. Rather than showing a party itself, the imagery focuses on what it leaves behind, according to the brand. Sculptural […]

Jack Wolfskin has been part of the Chinese sportswear group Anta since 2025. Credits: Jack Wolfskin Interview

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Credits: Fashionette AG BCR Online-Warenhandels GmbH (BCR), which operated the namesake luxury fashion online shop as Fashionette GmbH, has filed for insolvency. According to the official insolvency announcement, the Local Court of Offenbach am Main ordered the provisional administration of the company's assets on Wednesday. Lawyer Sebastian Netzel from the Frankfurt law firm Brinkmann & Partner has been appointed as provisional insolvency administrator. Consequently, any disposals made by […]

Credits: Jimmy Choo Capri Holdings generated revenue of 809 million dollars in the second quarter of the 2027 financial year, which ended on September 26. This represents a year-over-year (YoY) decline of 5.5 percent, while revenue fell by 4.9 percent on a constant currency basis. According to the company, around 20 million dollars is attributable to wholesale shipments that were delivered earlier than planned and were originally scheduled for the third quarter.

Credits: Asics Japanese sportswear brand Asics has launched the Gel-Nimbus 29, the 29th generation of its cushioned running shoe. The new model introduces FF Luxe Plus, a lightweight foam that the brand says makes the shoe softer underfoot. The Gel-Nimbus 29 will be available worldwide from December 1. Redesigned sole and upper Alongside the new foam, the shoe has a reshaped sole with a wave pattern on the underside, designed to compress more for a softer feel. Asics has also placed its […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai UK fashion grew strongly for a fourth week running on the back of its online channel, as two autumn storms emptied the high street and pushed shoppers online. Fashion total like-for-like (LFL) sales rose +6.73%, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker — though against an easy +0.48% base a year earlier, with the real momentum coming from online.

Credits: J.Lindeberg Swedish sportswear and lifestyle brand J.Lindeberg has moved its entire supplier base onto Trimco Group's ProductDNA Certificate Manager, a traceability platform, as it prepares for incoming EU textile regulations. The rollout extends a partnership of around 20 years in which label and packaging supplier Trimco Group has produced J.Lindeberg's care labels, hang tags and packaging. The companies are now also mapping suppliers and linking certificates and factory audits to […]

Credits: Source Fashion Source Fashion, Fashion-Enter and the Association of Textiles Manufacturers and Fashion (ATMF) have unveiled the programme for Manchester Made & Regions, a one-day event on UK fashion and textile manufacturing. It takes place at Manchester Hall on November 4. The event, first announced in September, centres on one question: what it would take for UK production to work commercially for more brands and retailers. Sessions will cover reindustrialisation, public […]

Priya De Souza Credits: Represent British fashion label Represent has appointed Priya De Souza as chief marketing officer, effective immediately. In the role, De Souza will report to chief executive Paul Spencer and lead marketing, communications and brand strategy across Represent and its performance line, 247 by Represent, the Manchester-founded company said in a release. De Souza joins from Casablanca, where she was chief marketing officer, built the marketing team and led the brand’s […]

US Ambassador to Thailand Sean O'Neill, Kerry Brozyna, president LHCA and RLSD winner Tal Zohar Credits: Real Leather Stay Different Finals of the Real Leather Stay Different (RLSD) International Student Design Competition concluded with a runway presentation and awards event at Jim Thompson House in Bangkok, Thailand. Organised to promote sustainable fashion practices among emerging talent, the competition drew entries from design institutions worldwide. Israeli designer Tal Zohar from […]

Puma headquarters. Credits: Puma Sportswear manufacturer Puma continues to experience a decline in revenue.

Amazon Services Credits: Amazon US e-commerce giant Amazon.com reported a 12 percent increase in net sales for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, reaching 201.94 billion dollars compared with 180.17 billion dollars in the prior-year period. Excluding an unfavorable foreign exchange impact of 0.90 billion dollars, net sales expanded 13 percent year-over-year. The retail and technology corporation saw operating income rise 61 percent YoY to 28.08 billion dollars, up from 17.42 billion […]

Columbia brand store Credits: The Style Outlets US outdoor apparel group Columbia Sportswear Company reported an increase in third-quarter net sales, exceeding management projections as direct-to-consumer gains and international momentum offset domestic wholesale shipping shifts.

FTCT unveils 2026 - 2031 strategy Credits: FTCT via Facebook The UK organisation Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT) has launched a new five-year strategy aimed at accelerating financial support for families across the clothing and textile sector.

SS28 Dark Colours illustrative catwalk images. Credits: Acne Studios SS27, Tibi SS27 & Acne Studios SS27 Ready to Wear ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Summer has always had its color codes: sun-bleached pastels, tropical brights, crisp linens and optimistic shades that capture the energy of longer days. For Spring/Summer 2028, that picture is shifting. Deep aubergines, inky blues and murky greens are bringing a darker, more atmospheric mood to warm-weather dressing.

Blumarine spring/summer 2027 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight “This is one of the most difficult seasons, as nobody in this industry really has any idea what is currently happening.” With this admission, trend expert David Shah opened his seminar at the textile and swimwear trade fair Mare di Moda (MdM). Long-time attendees might recall his opening remarks from a few years ago, when he similarly began with a confession of perplexity. Starting this way again underscores just how volatile […]

Lemaire boutique, rue Elzévir. Credits: Photo: CHRISTOPHE COËNON French fashion house Lemaire has appointed Clarisse Godbillon to the position of managing director. She succeeds Laetitia Mergui, who left the company a few months ago. Godbillon is already familiar with the house. According to her LinkedIn profile, she previously served there as chief financial officer and subsequently chief operating officer before joining Jacquemus as COO. She returned to Lemaire in September to take on the […]

Bella campaign - Summer 2025. Credits: Miss Sixty Interview Miss Sixty was born out of a gap nobody in the industry was filling: denim dedicated to women, at a time when the category was still designed almost entirely around men. More than three decades on, Terry Xu, Brand and Global Marketing Director, is channeling that same pioneering spirit to reclaim the brand's former global reign. In an exclusive interview with FashionUnited, Xu talks about that comeback. "At one point, Miss Sixty was […]

Lanessa Elrod Credits: Bergdorf Goodman Bergdorf Goodman has appointed Lanessa Elrod president, effective November 2, bringing the former Louis Vuitton Americas chief back to the retailer where she spent part of her early career. Elrod will join the management team at Exemplar Luxury Group, the parent company of Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. Her appointment comes as Bergdorf Goodman celebrates its 125th anniversary and the group pursues a broader transformation. Most […]

Serge Ruffieux at the finale of the Carven autumn/winter 2018/2019 collection runway show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Madrid – Coinciding with the launch of the first collection designed by John Galliano for Zara, Inditex has hired Serge Ruffieux on a freelance basis. The renowned Italian-Swiss creative and designer stepped into the role of design director for Galliano's team at Inditex and Zara in October 2026. Ruffieux announced his appointment at the Spanish fashion multinational […]

Credits: DANTE6 With its FW26 collection, Dutch fashion brand DANTE6 puts knitwear centre stage. Soft jumpers, cardigans and a wrap top form the base for layered looks that carry through the fall/winter season. There is also a clear story behind the collection: much of the knitwear is made with certified merino wool and alpaca. Sustainability Manager Emily Niemöller explains how this ties into DANTE6’s Sustainability Strategy. Four pillars, six goals DANTE6’s Sustainability Strategy is […]

The Adidas flagship store in Las Vegas Image: Adidas Investors reacted positively on Thursday to the detailed quarterly figures from Adidas. By midday, the shares topped the firm DAX benchmark index with a gain of nearly 4 percent. For the first time since mid-August, they reached a peak of 165 euros, having fallen below 140 euros at the beginning of October.

Hobbs Credits: Image: Hobbs, Facebook TFG London, the owner of Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight, has confirmed that some personal data was accessed during a cyber-attack earlier this month, as an investigation into the incident continues.

Arc’teryx campaign image Credits: Arc’teryx Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx will open its first Scottish retail location in Edinburgh in spring 2027. The upcoming site joins existing doors in London and Manchester as part of the label’s ongoing retail development strategy across the UK.

Fusalp has opened a pop-up store on Brook Street in London’s Mayfair district Credits: Fusalp In Pictures

Fatface opens new store in Altrincham Credits: Fatface British lifestyle brand FatFace has announced the opening of a new store in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, marking its debut in the town.

Crocs Credits: Crocs US casual footwear group Crocs, Inc. (Crocs) reported a 4.6 percent increase in consolidated revenues for the third quarter of 2026, reaching 1.04 billion dollars on both a reported and constant currency basis. Growth was registered across brand portfolios and direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels, prompting management to raise full-year enterprise revenue guidance to approximately 3 percent.

European flag Credits: Greg Montani Pixabay The Circular Economy Act (CEA) is a legislative proposal by the European Commission (EC) designed to accelerate the transition towards a circular economy within the European Union (EU).

Accademia Holding Moda France Credits: Jonathan Moyal The Italian industrial group HModa has launched Accademia Holding Moda France, a training organisation dedicated to the creative and product development teams of luxury fashion houses. This initiative enables them to gain a deeper understanding of the realities of Italian manufacturing. Accademia Holding Moda France was established in May 2025 (prior to HModa setting up operations in France) as an extension of the expertise developed by the […]

Exterior of Tendam's headquarters in Madrid, Spain. Credits: Tendam. Spanish fashion multinational Tendam, owner of Cortefiel, Springfield and Women'secret, has appointed Mónica Sala as its new chief artificial intelligence (AI) and transformation officer. Joining from telecommunications operator Orange España, the executive will start at the group on January 1, 2027. She will sit on its management committee and report directly to Jaume Miquel, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of […]

Ecco store Credits: Raymond Chan for Ecco Danish footwear company Ecco is losing its chief executive officer (CEO). Thomas Gøgsig has stepped down after almost two years at the helm and will leave the company. The Board of Directors has decided to recruit an external CEO, Ecco announced on Tuesday. Together with the other members of the Management Board, the new CEO is to lead what the company described as the “necessary long-term transformation”. The Board expects the position to be […]