Fashion |Interview

Gen Z stewardship: How 23-year-old Alexei Hamblin is repositioning Slazenger for a new era

At just 23, Alexei Hamblin is steering one of British sport’s most storied names into a new era. As the young designer and entrepreneur overseeing the transformation of Slazenger under the umbrella of Frasers Group, Hamblin is tasked with modernising a 140-year-old heritage brand without losing the legacy that made it iconic, exploring...

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Fashion |REPORT

5 trends shaping what US consumers will shop for in 2026

An industry forever in flux, external influences from geopolitical situations to economic downturns and climate change continue to have a rippling effect across the fashion industry. What, how, when, and where consumers shop remains the main challenge faced by brands and retailers. To help fashion companies navigate and find their way through...

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From words to measurable impact: OECD due diligence forum urges transition

The main sessions of the 2026 OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector, which took place on 11 and 12 February, centred on the urgent transition from a culture of compliance to one of tangible impact, specifically focusing on how global brands must navigate an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape. In his opening...

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Ssense founders secure buyout approval

The founders of Canadian luxury retailer Ssense have secured court approval for their buyout offer, blocking a deal by lenders pursuing a liquidation of the company. The Quebec Superior Court notified the company’s advisor, Ernst & Young, that the bid submitted by the founders – brothers Rami, Bassel and Firas Atallah – alongside their strategic...

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