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JD.com eyes The Very Group acquisition for UK expansion, Sky News reports

Chinese e-commerce company JD.com is evaluating a potential 2 billion pound, or 2.70 billion dollars, acquisition of the British online retail platform The Very Group, according to a report by Sky News on May 22, 2026. The move marks the latest initiative by the Beijing-based firm to expand its footprint within the UK digital commerce sector....

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Kearney Report: Luxury sector shifts to stabilisation, not decline

Kearney’s latest '2026 Global Luxury Industry Outlook' report suggests the global luxury sector is moving into a period of stabilisation instead of a decline, as brands address slower growth, shifting consumer expectations and continued economic uncertainty. The consultancy firm forecasts luxury market growth of 2 to 4 percent in 2026, below...

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Australian Fashion Week resort 2027: minimal monochromes, tie-dyes and more

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Australian Fashion Council (AFC) relocated Fashion Week from Carriageworks—its home for the past 13 years—to the Museum of Contemporary Art, set against the iconic backdrop of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Designers unveiled collections tailored to the trans-seasonal resort market, a category...

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In Pictures: Cannes red carpet showstoppers

While the Oscars and the Met Ball are one-night wonders, the Cannes Film Festival is the fashion equivalent of an ultra marathon -- 11 days and nights of unrelenting red carpet premieres featuring some of the planet's biggest stars and influencers. Ahead of Saturday's awards ceremony, AFP brings you some of the chicest and craziest looks, and...

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Shein confirms acquisition of majority stake in Everlane

Speculation over Shein's reported acquisition of a majority stake in American clothing brand Everlane has seemingly been confirmed. According to an internal email seen by Vogue Business from Everlane to its employees, it appears the deal is going ahead, corroborating reports of the acquisition that began circulating earlier this month. Shein is...

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S.Oliver Group: QS brand director leaves group after 18 years

Benjamin Isenheim, brand director of QS, is leaving the S.Oliver Group. Isenheim, who has worked for the clothing company for more than 18 years in various roles, announced his departure on the professional networking site Linkedin on Friday. He most recently held the position of brand director for the QS brand from the beginning of 2022. He...

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AI-powered retail intelligence platform Radar raises 170 million dollars in funding

Radar, an AI-powered retail intelligence platform, has raised 170 million US dollars in Series B Funding, bringing the company’s total valuation to 1 billion US dollars. The funding round was co-led by Gideon Strategic Partners and Nimble Partners, with participation from Align Ventures. Radar aims to use this round of funding to accelerate the...

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Janie and Jack launch first-ever skin & hair care collection

Children’s wear brand Janie and Jack has launched its debut signature collection of skin and hair care products. Launched under the name ‘A Little Routine,’ the collection consists of a hair & body wash, hand wash, nourishing conditioner, and face moisturizer. Specially created for children aged three and up, the range of skin and hair care...

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Madewell expands US retail footprint with three new store openings

Madewell is expanding its US retail footprint, as the lifestyle brand prepares to open three new stores in key markets this summer. The first to open is Madewell's debut store in Sag Harbor, Long Island, which started welcoming customers on May 20. The opening builds on the success of the brand's 2024 pop-up with Goop. Located at 102 Main...

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Lululemon expands to Greece though franchise, opening debut stores in Athens

Canadian athleisure brand Lululemon is set to open its first-ever stores in Greece through a new franchise partnership with Arion Retail Group. The partnership and international expansion are in line with Lululemon’s wider retail strategy for growth across Europe. The brand’s debut Greek store, located in Kolonaki, central Athens, will open its...

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In pictures: Lefties' new debut store in France

Madrid – Following up on information shared this week by the FashionUnited team in France, we present a virtual tour in pictures of the new debut store from Lefties. The Inditex group's 'family chain' has just opened the establishment in France, located on the outskirts of Paris in the Valvert Croix Blanche shopping centre. The store was...

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Scoop partners with Italian Trade Agency to expand presence of Italian designers

UK fashion trade show Scoop is partnering with the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) to introduce 32 contemporary Italian designers to its July 2026 edition, set to take place at Olympia National Kensington in London from July 19 to 21. The partnership marks a significant push to strengthen Italian fashion’s presence in the UK market. The curated...