H&M redoubles efforts to reduce digital gap
The Swedish fast-fashion giant posted better results in Q1, and is entering India’s leading e-marketplaces, testing direct sales via Instagram and has replaced the e-store on its main...
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![]( "Zara extends global e-tail presence to 106 new markets")
Zara extends global e-tail presence to 106 new marketsZara extends global e-tail presence to 106 new markets
The Inditex group, whose objective is to sell its eight brands online across the whole world by 2020, is now adding another 106 countries to extend Zara’s web presence to 202 markets...
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![]( "Uniqlo set to launch new collaboration with Alexander Wang")
Uniqlo set to launch new collaboration with Alexander WangUniqlo set to launch new collaboration with Alexander Wang
The American designer, who previously collaborated with the Japanese brand ten years ago, will reimagine Uniqlo's Heattech line, known for its thermal underwear.
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![]( "Etam Live Show: the eleventh edition of the lingerie label’s extravaganza")
Etam Live Show: the eleventh edition of the lingerie label’s extravaganzaEtam Live Show: the eleventh edition of the lingerie label’s extravaganza
With pop stars like Cardi B, Jain and Zara Larsson singing on the catwalk, the lingerie label presented its new collection in five eclectic runway sets at the Paris School of Fine Arts.
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![]( "Report: Behind the scenes at the Etam Tech Center in the run-up to this year's Live Show")
Report: Behind the scenes at the Etam Tech Center in the run-up to this year's Live ShowReport: Behind the scenes at the Etam Tech Center in the run-up to this year's Live Show
Join FashionNetwork.com for a guided tour of Etam's Tech Center in Marcq-en-Barœul, as the lingerie brand prepares pieces for its Live Show, set to take place on 25th September 2018, the...
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![]( "Decathlon urged to reissue vintage tracksuits by Twitter followers")
Decathlon urged to reissue vintage tracksuits by Twitter followersDecathlon urged to reissue vintage tracksuits by Twitter followers
The sport retailer published on Twitter a selection of visuals from its 1985 catalogue, and thousands of its followers asked for a reissue of these vintage tracksuits.
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![]( "Founder of H&M group label Nyden jumps ship")
Founder of H&M group label Nyden jumps shipFounder of H&M group label Nyden jumps ship
Three months after the launch of the Swedish group’s new label targeting millennials, its founder and CEO Oscar Olsson has already stepped down.
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![]( "Fila's debut runway to take place in Milan")
Fila's debut runway to take place in MilanFila's debut runway to take place in Milan
The historied sportswear brand will participate in Milan Fashion Week this September, organising its debut runway show as part of the event's official calendar and hosting an exposition...
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![]( "When Ikea falls in love with fashion designers")
When Ikea falls in love with fashion designersWhen Ikea falls in love with fashion designers
Virgil Abloh and Chris Stamp have styled furniture for Ikea, now keen to work with directional designers to attract Millennials, as its Creative Director Henrik Most explained.
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![]( "American Apparel relaunches online worldwide")
American Apparel relaunches online worldwideAmerican Apparel relaunches online worldwide
The US label, bought by Gildan in 2017 after going bankrupt, relaunched worldwide online on 24th April, sending out a strong message of body positivity and inclusiveness.
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![]( "H&M launches pilot project on sustainable fashion in Hamburg")
H&M launches pilot project on sustainable fashion in HamburgH&M launches pilot project on sustainable fashion in Hamburg
The fast fashion group is helping customers to take care of their clothes and make them last longer, with branded detergents, in-store repairs and video tutorials on how to wipe off stains.
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![]( "Kiabi expands in Middle East, plans stores in Brazil, China, India")
Kiabi expands in Middle East, plans stores in Brazil, China, IndiaKiabi expands in Middle East, plans stores in Brazil, China, India
The French fashion retailer recently opened its first two stores in the UAEs with local partner Al Futtaim, which engineered Kiabi’s entry in the region in 2015, in Saudi Arabia.
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![]( "H&M's new brand Nyden unveils first pieces")
H&M's new brand Nyden unveils first piecesH&M's new brand Nyden unveils first pieces
The Swedish group's new online-exclusive youth brand is set to release its first products on April 3, with a series of follow-up capsules already in the pipeline.
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![]( "H&M faces up to growing problem of unsold stock")
H&M faces up to growing problem of unsold stockH&M faces up to growing problem of unsold stock
The Swedish company has reported 3.4 billion euros worth of apparel stocks, a volume which has risen 7% in the last year. As a number of media outlets highlight the problem, H&M continues...
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![]( "Foot Locker slows down after weaker-than-expected fourth quarter results")
Foot Locker slows down after weaker-than-expected fourth quarter resultsFoot Locker slows down after weaker-than-expected fourth quarter results
The US sport-lifestyle group was penalised by its fourth quarter performance in the last financial year, its annual overall sales stagnating at $7.78 billion. Comp sales were down 3.1%.
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![]( "Stefan Laban on the expansion plans of Urban Outfitters in Europe, the Middle East, Asia")
Stefan Laban on the expansion plans of Urban Outfitters in Europe, the Middle East, AsiaStefan Laban on the expansion plans of Urban Outfitters in Europe, the Middle East, Asia
The US fashion retailer has now opened in Paris, and Stefan Laban, Global Head of URBN International, talked to FashionNetwork.com about its expansion plans in Europe, the Middle East and...
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![]( "Kering launches online course on sustainable luxury fashion with London College of Fashion")
Kering launches online course on sustainable luxury fashion with London College of FashionKering launches online course on sustainable luxury fashion with London College of Fashion
The French luxury group and the London College of Fashion have joined forces to create a series of free online courses on fashion, luxury and sustainable development.
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![]( "Unisex fashion makes an impact at LVMH Prize 2018")
Unisex fashion makes an impact at LVMH Prize 2018Unisex fashion makes an impact at LVMH Prize 2018
Among the twenty names short-listed for the LVMH Prize 2018, six submitted unisex ready-to-wear collections. The competition’s semi-final showcase is scheduled on 1st and 2nd March in Paris.
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![]( "Decathlon reports 11% growth for 2017, boosted by international sales")
Decathlon reports 11% growth for 2017, boosted by international salesDecathlon reports 11% growth for 2017, boosted by international sales
The French sporting goods retailer, which achieved 11 billion euros in annual revenue, expanded into no less than 10 new countries and opened 176 stores outside of France in 2017.
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![]( "Anna Attemark to lead H&M’s New Business division, set to grow 25% per year to 2022")
Anna Attemark to lead H&M’s New Business division, set to grow 25% per year to 2022Anna Attemark to lead H&M’s New Business division, set to grow 25% per year to 2022
The former CEO of Odd Molly has taken charge of the Swedish group's New Business division, including among others brands like Cos, & Other Stories, Monki, Weekday, Arket and Afound.
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![]( "Asics Ventures fund invests in textiles of the future")
Asics Ventures fund invests in textiles of the futureAsics Ventures fund invests in textiles of the future
The investment fund set up in 2016 by the Japanese sport giant has made its first equity investment, acquiring a stake in Japanese company Ai Silk, a specialist in conductive textiles.
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![]( "Leathergoods brand Le Tanneur back on track in 2017")
Leathergoods brand Le Tanneur back on track in 2017Leathergoods brand Le Tanneur back on track in 2017
The leathergoods brand, controlled by Tolomei since last year, generated sales worth €55.9 million in 2017, equivalent to a 4% increase, driven by contractor work for luxury labels.
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![]( "Galeries Lafayette is coming to Luxembourg")
Galeries Lafayette is coming to LuxembourgGaleries Lafayette is coming to Luxembourg
With a Luxembourg arrival slated for 2019, the French department store plans to open 20 outlets across the world’s major capitals within the next five years.
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![]( "Mango expands in Middle East, plans another 20 openings in next 6 months")
Mango expands in Middle East, plans another 20 openings in next 6 monthsMango expands in Middle East, plans another 20 openings in next 6 months
After opening 24 stores in Saudi Arabia, Iran and Qatar last year, Mango is further boosting its presence in the Middle East, where it plans to open 20 stores in the first half of 2018.
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![]( "Courrèges names Christina Ahlers new CEO")
Courrèges names Christina Ahlers new CEOCourrèges names Christina Ahlers new CEO
Christina Ahlers will join the French label from Acne Studios, where she has presided over the Paris division since 2006. She will announce the new creative chief of Courrèges in the...
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![]( "H&M comes under fire for racist online image")
H&M comes under fire for racist online imageH&M comes under fire for racist online image
After receiving heavy criticism from internet users, the Swedish retailer has apologised and removed a photo it posted of small black child wearing a sweater that read 'Coolest monkey in...
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![]( "P12: H&M planning discount e-commerce store for other brands")
P12: H&M planning discount e-commerce store for other brandsP12: H&M planning discount e-commerce store for other brands
While staying quiet on the details of its upcoming Nyden brand, the Swedish fashion giant is preparing to launch a new online store P12, which looks to sell other brands at a discount,...
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![]( "Printemps' first 'food' space to open in January")
Printemps' first 'food' space to open in JanuaryPrintemps' first 'food' space to open in January
The first 'food' space for the Paris department store, set to occupy levels 7 and 8 of the firm's menswear building on Boulevard Haussmann, will concentrate on French produce and cuisine.
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![]( "Fast Retailing appoints new chief of Uniqlo Europe, Princesse Tam Tam and Comptoir des Cotonniers")
Fast Retailing appoints new chief of Uniqlo Europe, Princesse Tam Tam and Comptoir des CotonniersFast Retailing appoints new chief of Uniqlo Europe, Princesse Tam Tam and Comptoir des Cotonniers
Taku Morikawa replaces Takao Kuwahara as chief of Uniqlo Europe and head of the Japanese group Fast Retailing's French brands.
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![]( "Urban Outfitters group posts surprise quarterly sales surge")
Urban Outfitters group posts surprise quarterly sales surgeUrban Outfitters group posts surprise quarterly sales surge
The US fashion group reported a 3.5% revenue rise in the third quarter thanks to European retail sales, surprising those analysts who predicted a slight downturn.