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Global Fashion Summit: Azzurra Morelli, CEO of Pellemoda, discusses climate adaptation

Climate adaptation is a supply chain issue and cannot be solved by a single brand. This was one of the messages delivered by Azzurra Morelli, ceo of Pellemoda (Holding Morelli), an Italian luxury manufacturing company and benefit corporation committed to integrating sustainability into its industrial processes. She spoke during the Global...

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JD Sports to close 175 Hibbett stores as restructuring continues

JD Sports has said it is planning to close around 175 Hibbett stores over the next three years as part of an ongoing optimisation of its North American footprint. Speaking during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call, chief executive Régis Schultz said the retailer is focusing on closing smaller and lower-performing stores while...

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Tool to watch: GFA Policy Matrix Asia

After successful editions covering the EU and Americas, non-profit Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) has released its GFA Policy Matrix: Asia. The resource is designed to map sustainability and social matters related legislation in the fashion industry across the region and focuses on eight major manufacturing countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China,...

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Inside Fashion in Helsinki 2026: From shaping Nordic identity to platforming new voices

This month, Helsinki is preparing for a new edition of its annual Fashion in Helsinki event. With an official schedule running May 26 to 30, the occasion is overflowing with independent, young, and in some cases well-established talent from the region, underlining the city’s status as a growing fashion capital. While many of these locations...

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Prévu founder Jake Hall passes away, tributes roll in

Jake Hall, the founder of menswear brand Prévu Studio and former The Only Way is Essex (Towie) star, has passed away aged 35. According to media reports, Hall died in a holiday villa in Majorca after “a tragic accident” that led to fatal head injuries. Hall first garnered acclaim when joining the Towie cast in 2015. The same year he launched Pré...

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Canali announces appointment of Alessio Lillocci as creative director

Alessio Lillocci is the new creative director of menswear brand Canali. The label announced today that the appointment marks a further step in the brand's evolution, which has long been an international benchmark for contemporary men's tailoring. Designer to oversee and strengthen brand identity The designer's curriculum includes extensive...

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Boot Barn plans to double store count, prepares pop-up series

Western footwear specialist Boot Barn has announced plans to double its store count to reach 1,200 locations across the US. The retailer confirmed the news alongside a new partnership with commerce solution provider, Aptos, which is set to deploy its point of sale platform, Aptos One, across Boot Barn’s existing store estate. The feature will...

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Safilo: sales reach 273 million euros in first quarter

Net sales for Safilo reached 272.9 million euros (320.5 million dollars) in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 0.4 percent at constant exchange rates. “The first quarter of 2026 confirmed the continuity and strength of our operational and financial performance. Our resilient business model is supported by a solid brand portfolio and...

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The RealReal achieves double-digit growth in Q1 2026

The US luxury resale platform The RealReal has reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company experienced double-digit growth across its primary metrics, driven by an expanding active buyer base and increased demand for authenticated second-hand fashion. Gross merchandise value (GMV) for the first...

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Primark celebrates ten years in Italy, to open three new stores

Primark has celebrated ten years in Italy. Its first store opened at Il Centro in Arese. On this occasion, the management announced a new investment of 22 million euros for the opening of three new stores. The company will create 300 new jobs as part of its continued expansion in Italy. Primark expands store network in Italy “This new phase of...

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Warby Parker exceeds expectations in first quarter 2026

The US direct-to-consumer (D2C) eyewear brand Warby Parker has reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, surpassing its previous guidance despite a challenging operational environment. The company delivered revenue growth of 8.3 percent, reaching 242.40 million dollars, supported by a 4.80 percent increase in active...

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Havaianas brand drives Alpargatas to highest-ever quarterly EBITDA

Brazilian footwear giant Alpargatas recorded its highest nominal quarterly EBITDA in history during the first quarter of 2026, supported by strong volume growth in its flagship Havaianas brand. The company achieved an adjusted EBITDA of 299.50 million reais (60.55 million dollars), representing an expansion of 5.50 percentage points compared to...