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Designer Brands reports margin expansion and net sales growth in first quarter

The US footwear and accessories company Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended May 2, 2026, revealing top-line growth alongside structural profitability improvements. Net sales for the group increased by 1.4 percent to 696.40 million dollars compared to the same period last year. Total...

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LPU highlights industry-focused fashion education and strong placement outcomes

Lovely Professional University is promoting its School of Fashion Design as a hub for industry-focused fashion education, combining creative training with emerging technologies, sustainability, and strong employment outcomes. According to the university, the school offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fashion design, apparel...

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CIFF announces strategic partnership with Paraiso Miami Swim Week

Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) has announced a new long-term collaboration with Paraiso Miami Swim Week to “connect the worlds of fashion, resort wear, wellness, and contemporary lifestyle across Copenhagen and Miami”. Announced at the 22nd edition of Paraiso Miami Swim Week, which took place from May 27 to 31, the strategic...

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Dutch research reveals new dyeing method using wastewater

A new dyeing method has been introduced to the fashion industry. Researchers from TU Delft and fashion label Hul le Kes have demonstrated the possibility of colouring garments using pigment from waste produced during wastewater purification. According to the researchers, the process uses an innovative pigment from wastewater. This pigment is...

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Li-Ning pushes global strategy with Stephen Curry partnership

Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning is continuing to push its global strategy plans with a new long-term partnership with basketball star Stephen Curry, who parted ways from his previous partner Under Armour last year. In a statement, Li-Ning said the partnership with Curry is built on “long-term brand co-creation,” with a focus on multi-category...

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Recover launches “Recover Yarns” and enters the recycled cotton yarn market

Madrid – The Valencian company Recover has announced its entry into the recycled cotton yarn market. This move advances its dual objective of establishing itself as the global benchmark for sustainable solutions in the fashion industry, while also promoting its evolution towards a more environmentally committed model. The offering is available...

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Xcel Brands confirms Coco Rocha fashion brand to launch on QVC

Canadian model Coco Rocha will debut her fashion brand Off/Duty on QVC in autumn with a collection that combines “effortless sophistication, versatility, and comfort”. Off/Duty by Coco Rocha is being developed by Xcel Brands, a media and consumer products company specialising in building influencer-led brands through social commerce and...

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UK watchdog to review Ebay's purchase of Depop

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK has opened a formal review into Ebay’s planned acquisition of Gen-Z focused fashion resale platform Depop, to determine the “impact that the transaction could have on competition in the UK”. The UK’s competition regulator said it has finished the first part of its information-gathering...

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Alibaba in Washington's crosshairs over alleged military ties

Washington - The United States released an updated list on Monday of Chinese companies it considers to be aiding the country's military. The list includes, among others, e-commerce giant Alibaba, search engine provider Baidu and electric vehicle manufacturer BYD. The US Department of Defense announced the designations just weeks before President...

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Cap Capital lays groundwork for Pronovias' 'new chapter': franchises, US and AI

Madrid – British investment group Cap Capital is finalising the details of the new strategic plan for the relaunch of Pronovias. This follows the court-ordered award of its production unit to the investment holding company by the Commercial Court No. 9 of Barcelona. The fashion group has just revealed the main key points of this roadmap....

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White Stuff acquisition boosts TFG London sales amidst flat organic growth

South African specialty retail group TFG (The Foschini Group) reported a 29.4 percent increase in sales to 488 million pounds (652 million dollars) for its TFG London division during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The growth was primarily driven by the recent acquisition of British fashion brand White Stuff, which performed well and...

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Inside ArtEz: Sanne Schepers on her first year as head of department

Sanne Schepers has fond memories of the ArtEZ University of the Arts in Arnhem, the Netherlands. These memories made her think long and hard before applying for the head of department position. "Do I dare take on a new role? Am I going to take that step to bring about a change in my relationship with the department?" she explains. Now, with her...