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Shein reigns supreme, taking the lead apparel market share in 2024 amidst a tough economy

Shein, the ultra-fast fashion giant from China, strengthened its ever-tightening grip on the apparel market in 2024, outpacing competitors once more as budget-conscious consumers continued to turn to familiar brands amid growing economic uncertainty. The Singapore-based Shein is estimated to have extended its apparel market share by 0.24...

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American Eagle hosts denim pop-up in Nashville

Youth apparel retailer American Eagle hosted a unique pop-up concept in Nashville, the Denim Deli, as it aims to breathe fresh air into the retail experience. The pop-up, which took place from March 21 to 22, was at 12 South, a retail and dining destination. It included several in-person activations, during which the brand engaged directly with...

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Vinted launches curated secondhand selection with influencer pieces

After its first-ever second-hand luxury fashion showcase in London, Vinted is now taking 'House of Vinted' online. The new digital ‘House of Vinted’ will allow members of the platform to purchase designer items, with many key pieces coming directly from the personal wardrobes of content creators, Vinted announced on Tuesday. Participating...

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US increases imports ahead of possible tariff hikes

Imports from the United States increased by 12.1 percent in January 2025 compared to December 2024. This is probably due to American companies anticipating the tariff increases that President Donald Trump wants to impose on foreign goods, according to the latest World Trade Monitor (WTM) from the Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis...

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Macy's appoints Daniel Leppo as head of merchandising for men's and children's clothing

US department store chain Macy’s has appointed a new executive to a key position. On Tuesday, the company announced the appointment of Daniel Leppo as Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager, Men’s and Kids’. In this role, he will lead the merchandising teams in both categories and report directly to Chief Merchandising Officer...

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Tous surpasses 500 million euros in annual sales in 2024

Madrid – The jewellers Tous have just reported their financial results at the close of their latest financial year in 2024. This was the first year that the company concluded under the implementation of its new strategic “GEM” plan. This plan has proven to be a real game-changer, given the outstanding performance achieved, surpassing the 500...

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Good Man Brand introduces its first circular sneaker with Balena

Menswear and footwear brand Good Man Brand has launched its first circular developed sneaker to date, developed in partnership with Balena. Named the Halo, the design features a biodegradable sole created with Balena, a next-gen material innovator that specializes in recyclable and biodegradable biopolymers. The BioCir Flex sole is fully...

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Uniqlo continues regional UK expansion

Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo, part of the retail group Fast Retailing, is continuing to strategically expand its presence across the UK, with three new stores set to open in Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow. The move follows recent successful new store openings in Edinburgh and London and will bring the total Uniqlo store count to 23 by the...

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Lids opens third Lids HD store in Los Angeles

Sportswear retailer Lids has opened a new store under its retail concept, Lids HD, in Los Angeles, California, marking its third Lids HD store to open date. Short for 'Lids Hat Drop,' the new store is the physical version of an online concept developed and launched by the retailer in 2022. Offering all types of sportswear hats, from baseball...

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Zara launches flagship store model in China: first vending machines and Zacaffè in Asia

Spanish apparel giant Inditex has reaffirmed its commitment to China as a key market for future growth. Zara, the group's flagship brand, recently unveiled a new flagship store in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu province. This new location showcases latest store concept, featuring the brand's first apparel vending machines and Asia's first...

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Who is Hunkemöller's new owner, Redwood Capital Management?

After three years, Dutch lingerie retailer Hunkemöller is changing hands once again. Investment firm Redwood Capital Management is taking over ownership from Parcom and Opportunity Partners at a time when Hunkemöller is in the midst of a transformation program. Who is Redwood Capital Management, Hunkemöller's new owner? Redwood Capital...

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Mugler appoints new Creative Director

French fashion house Mugler has appointed Miguel Castro Freitas as its new creative director. The house announced the news on social media. Castro Freitas replaces Casey Cadwallader, who had been at the creative helm of the brand since 2018. “It is an honor to join the spectacular house of Mugler," said Castro Freitas. "As one of the greatest...