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Salomon opens third store in NYC on the Upper West Side

Salomon is opening its third store in New York City today, as the French outdoor specialist brand continues to push ahead with its growth strategy for North America. Located on the Upper West Side, near the iconic Central Park, the store spans 812 feet and features clean, modern interiors with natural elements throughout, in reference to Salomon...

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Lilly Pulitzer partners with Janie and Jack for capsule collection

Lifestyle brand Lilly Pulitzer has partnered with children's wear brand Janie and Jack to launch a limited-edition collection. The Lilly Pulitzer x Janie and Jack collection features 25 styles for children, women, and men that showcase Lilly Pulitzer's signature vibrant prints and bright colors on Janie and Jack's favored silhouettes. Uniting...

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Bestseller invests 3 million dollars in regenerative agriculture in South Africa

Danish fashion conglomerate Bestseller has announced it is investing 3 million US dollars in the Regenerative Fund for Nature to support regenerative agriculture projects in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. The funds will be used to support local sheep farmers and shepherds, aiding them with land regeneration and enhancing overall living conditions...

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Irish watchdog launches investigation into Shein over customer data handling

An Ireland-based watchdog has launched an investigation into Infinite Styles Services Co. Ltd., the Irish arm of Shein, over concerns of its handling of EU customer data. The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has opened the investigation under the Data Protection Act 2018, and has said it will examine how Shein Ireland transfers personal data of...

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Primark commits to 85 million euro investment in Spain and Portugal

Madrid – As part of its sustained commitment to the Spanish and Portuguese markets, Primark's management for Iberia has just announced an investment of over 85 million euros (100 million dollars) in its businesses in both countries. These funds will be used for the refurbishment of part of its current store portfolio and for the opening of new...

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Consumers predicted to spend record 38 billion US dollars this Mother's Day

This Sunday marks Mother’s Day, a global celebration that honors mothers and mother figures within families and friends as well as motherhood and maternal bonds. Dating back to the early 20th century in the United States, the day has evolved into a national holiday where it's common to give gifts to mothers in consumers' lives. And despite...

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Amazon to invest 15 billion euros in France expansion

Amazon announced Tuesday it would invest more than 15 billion euros (18 billion dollars) in France over the next three years, creating more than 7,000 jobs, according to a statement sent to AFP. The investment would support the construction of new logistics sites, the development of cloud and artificial intelligence capabilities, and...

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BRC warns of rising costs as Middle East conflict adds pressure

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has called on the UK government to act on rising domestic cost pressures, as new polling shows growing concern among consumers over the impact of the Middle East conflict on prices. Research commissioned by the BRC found that 80 percent of people are worried the conflict will lead to higher food prices, while...

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Pinterest appoints new vice president of international enterprise sales

Pinterest, the visual discovery engine, has appointed former X (Twitter) executive Greg Owens as vice president of international enterprise sales to drive global growth across EMEA, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. Based in Dublin, Owens will report to Lee Brown, Pinterest’s chief business officer, who joined earlier this year to oversee the...

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Adidas US appeal attempt against Thom Browne blocked

A long-running trademark dispute between Adidas and Thom Browne has moved closer to a conclusion, after a US appeals court upheld an earlier ruling in favour of the luxury label. In a decision issued on April 29, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit confirmed that the case would not be reopened, backing a 2023 jury verdict which found...

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Ashley Randolph promoted to VP and chief accounting officer at Genesco

US footwear group Genesco has announced the appointment of Ashley Randolph as vice president and chief accounting officer, effective May 5, 2026. Randolph, a 20-year veteran of the company, most recently served as vice president and corporate controller, a position she has held since 2024. In her new capacity, Randolph will oversee the...

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Pandora reports 2 percent organic growth amid strategic transition

Danish jewellery brand Pandora has reported organic growth of 2 percent for the first quarter of 2026, a result comprised of flat like-for-like (LFL) growth and a 2 percent contribution from network expansion. Despite significant external headwinds, the group maintained solid profitability. Performance varied across geographical regions, with...