Tapestry and Capri Holdings defend merger plans after FTC bombshell
After news that the FTC in the US wants to block Tapestry’s takeover of Capri Holdings on competition grounds, both companies have issued statements defending their plans.
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Tapestry and Capri Holdings defend merger plans after FTC bombshell
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Boss Bali activation adds unique experience to SS24 launch
Boss Bali activation adds unique experience to SS24 launch
The Boss brand is opening the doors of Boss House Bali to a “select group” of Hugo Boss Experience members, as well as VIP customers, media, and “key tastemakers” from Asia-Pacific with...
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Applications open for evolved Woolmark Prize
Applications open for evolved Woolmark Prize
Applications have just opened for one of the key emerging-talent-focused prizes, the International Woolmark Prize, with Woolmark saying the contest is “evolving to future-proof fashion”.
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Robert Pattinson stars in latest Dior campaign
Robert Pattinson stars in latest Dior campaign
British and Irish actors are a popular pick for menswear campaigns at present, especially when brands are promoting the lines that form the essence of what the label is all about.
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Victoria Beckham and Mango launch capsule offer
Victoria Beckham and Mango launch capsule offer
Fast-growing Mango has just unveiled an interesting collaboration, linking up with Victoria Beckham on a capsule that's launching later this month.
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Paul Smith will open next Pitti Uomo with latest collection
Paul Smith will open next Pitti Uomo with latest collection
Paul Smith is expected to make an impact this June as the British designer opens the 106th Pitti Immagine Uomo with the launch of his SS25 collection.
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Shein profits surge in build-up to IPO, now 'world's biggest fashion retailer'
Shein profits surge in build-up to IPO, now 'world's biggest fashion retailer'
Shein made more that $2 billion in profits from around $45 billion in gross merchandise value last year. The China-founded but now Singapore-based business had recorded net income of $700...
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COS stages major SS24 runway show in historic Rome venue
COS stages major SS24 runway show in historic Rome venue
COS has just staged a major fashion show in Rome with the H&M Group-owned, London-based brand returning to the runway for its first-ever event in the Italian capital.
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Ervér makes good start at H&M Group as Q1 looks stronger
Ervér makes good start at H&M Group as Q1 looks stronger
H&M Group released its first set of results under the leadership of CEO Daniel Ervér on Wednesday and he seems to have got off to a good start because while Q1 saw net sales down, profit...
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Massimo Dutti launches new logo and limited edition collection
Massimo Dutti launches new logo and limited edition collection
Inditex’s Massimo Dutti is moving forward in its branding strategy having unveiled a new brand logo along with a new Limited Edition SS24 Collection that “showcases every facet of the...
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Next remains strong, more confident than ever as it targets UK and US growth
Next remains strong, more confident than ever as it targets UK and US growth
Next’s results for the year to 27 January on Thursday showed — as if we didn’t know — that the business is one of the most successful and well-run in UK fashion. But it has it eye on the...
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Hugo Boss has record 2023, sees more growth ahead despite tough backdrop
Hugo Boss has record 2023, sees more growth ahead despite tough backdrop
Hugo Boss’s results report on Thursday showed just how strong the German high-end fashion giant is, with 2023 being a record year for the business and further improvements predicted for...
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H&M Group and partners in new deal to scale textile-to-textile recycled polyester
H&M Group and partners in new deal to scale textile-to-textile recycled polyester
H&M Group has joined forces with Vargas Holding to launch Syre, a new venture “to rapidly scale textile-to-textile recycled polyester”. It’s also backed by TPG Rise Climate.
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ASOS believed to be in talks with Reliance over India move
ASOS believed to be in talks with Reliance over India move
British fashion e-tail giant ASOS is reportedly in talks with India’s Reliance Retail to take its brand to India, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.
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Moncler powers ahead in 2023, promises more innovation in 2024
Moncler powers ahead in 2023, promises more innovation in 2024
The wider fashion sector may have faced its challenges last year but Moncler had a good 12 months with its group revenues rising in double digits to get close to €3 billion.
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Coupang has high hopes for Farfetch and transforming the luxury experience
Coupang has high hopes for Farfetch and transforming the luxury experience
Coupang, the South Korean e-commerce giant, reported its annual and Q4 results this week with sales and profits both rising. But importantly, it also made some key comments about its...
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Etro signs long-term beauty deal with global giant Coty
Etro signs long-term beauty deal with global giant Coty
Beauty behemoth Coty has announced the signing of a new agreement with luxury label Etro, “to produce and distribute its signature fragrance lines and home scent collections beyond 2040”.
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Hermès booms globally, reports "outstanding sales" for 2023 and Q4
Hermès booms globally, reports "outstanding sales" for 2023 and Q4
Ultra-luxury specialist Hermès was upbeat on Friday as it released what it said were “outstanding sales and results” with all of its product categories up in double-digits.
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Unilever's underlying beauty growth continues, 'premiumisation' helps
Unilever's underlying beauty growth continues, 'premiumisation' helps
Global FMCG giant Unilever has unveiled its result for FY23 and along with the figures said it’s implementing its growth action plan “at pace”.
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Sephora rolls out new brand signature and campaign globally
Sephora rolls out new brand signature and campaign globally
LVMH’s global prestige beauty giant Sephora announced this week that it’s adopting a single brand signature for all its 35 markets for the very first time.
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Farfetch links with major and local names on Modest Fashion Capsule Collection
Farfetch links with major and local names on Modest Fashion Capsule Collection
Luxury fashion e-tail giant Farfetch has unveiled its modest fashion offer and campaign, showcasing capsule collections from over 30 regional and international designers that are...
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Adrian Appiolaza is Moschino's new creative chief
Adrian Appiolaza is Moschino's new creative chief
Moschino has named Adrian Appiolaza its new Creative Director, in charge of women’s, men’s and accessories. His appointment follows the tragic death of David Renne in November after just...
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JD Sports sells distributor Focus Brands to Sri Lanka's Hela
JD Sports sells distributor Focus Brands to Sri Lanka's Hela
Focus Brands, the distributor that handles Ellesse, Nautica, Yogi, Peter Werth, Patrick, Farah Footwear and Avirex, has been sold by JD Sports, to expanding Sri Lanka-based business Hela...
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Richemont Q3 sales rise 4%; Alaïa, Delvaux, Dunhill and Peter Millar are strong
Richemont Q3 sales rise 4%; Alaïa, Delvaux, Dunhill and Peter Millar are strong
Chloé, Alaïa and Dunhill owner Richemont has reported its results for Q3 — the all-important ‘Golden Quarter’ — with sales up by 4% on a reported basis to €5.593 billion, or 8% at...
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Hugo Boss reports surging sales in Q4 and 2023
Hugo Boss reports surging sales in Q4 and 2023
Hugo Boss’s Q4 results on Tuesday showed just how well the company was doing last year as its revitalised brands went from strength to strength.
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Kering, Johnstons of Elgin join Spiber circularity solution
Kering, Johnstons of Elgin join Spiber circularity solution
Kering, plus Johnstons of Elgin, Eilen Fisher and DyStar have joined forces with Spiber “to build a global circularity solution for transforming end-of-use textiles and agricultural...
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Fashion for Good strategy shift sees museum closure and transformation
Fashion for Good strategy shift sees museum closure and transformation
Sustainability and ethics-focused platform Fashion for Good (FFG) has unveiled a strategy shift “to enable widespread adoption and scale of regenerative fashion innovations”.
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Burberry update comes with profit warning as American woes continue
Burberry update comes with profit warning as American woes continue
Burberry delivered a fairly short (well, short for Burberry) trading update on Friday with a few too many minus signs in it and not enough plus signs. Oh, and there was a profit warning...
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M&S outperforms in Q3 but sees challenging conditions in India
M&S outperforms in Q3 but sees challenging conditions in India
M&S’s Christmas and Q3 trading statement was probably the worst-kept secret in UK retail, as far as knowing that the company was going to report a stellar season is concerned.
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Superdry 'in talks' on US, Middle East brand rights sale - report
Superdry 'in talks' on US, Middle East brand rights sale - report
The news doesn't seem to get any better surrounding Superdry and following a bleak trading report, a story has emerged saying that it's in talks about selling its brand rights in both...