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Claire’s reportedly set to close up to 145 stores across UK

Accessories retailer Claire’s is believed to be preparing to shutter 145 stores across the UK and Ireland on the back of securing a new owner for its business in the two regions. The move comes after Modella Capital stepped up to rescue the retailer from administration last week. The deal, however, only involved the purchase of 156 Claire’s...

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Ebay becomes strategic partner of Global Fashion Agenda

Marketplace giant Ebay has been named the new strategic partner of Global Fashion Agenda (GFA). The duo are combining their efforts to “accelerate the shift to a circular fashion system” by tackling the current linear model of the fashion industry. Through the partnership, GFA and Ebay will work together with industry peers that are already a...

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Video: Chanel by Matthieu Blazy SS26 runway show

The highly anticipated Spring/Summer 2026 runway show for Chanel, under the creative direction of Matthieu Blazy, is expected to be a pivotal moment for the iconic French fashion house. Blazy, known for his ability to blend historical references with contemporary sensibilities, is poised to present a collection that reinterprets Chanel's rich...

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US-Africa AGOA agreement on the line: What is the future for African textiles?

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has been a cornerstone of trade relations between the US and sub-Saharan Africa since its adoption in 2000. This agreement offers preferential access to the US market for nearly 7,000 products, including textiles and apparel, provided that beneficiary countries meet strict political and economic...

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Digital Brands Group bets on 36 billion dollar sports merchandise market as NIL sector booms

The global licensed sports merchandise market is a rapidly growing segment of the wider apparel industry. The sector, valued at 36.4 billion dollars in 2024, is expected to increase in value to 49 billion dollars over the next five years, according to Grand View Research, as the number of sports enthusiasts and their fervour for casualised...

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Uniqlo plots US retail expansion, with 11 new openings in the pipeline for 2026

Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo is strengthening its retail presence across the United States, as it announces 11 new openings across the nation for spring/summer 2026. The fashion giant announced that it is “prioritizing purposeful growth in key markets” in the country, with flagship stores set to open in Chicago and San Francisco, and four...

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Juicy Couture taps Angel Reese as a creative collaborator

LA fashion and lifestyle brand Juicy Couture, part of the Authentic Brands Group portfolio, has tapped two-time WNBA All-Star basketball player Angel Reese as its new global ambassador and creative collaborator. The basketball star, who has been making a significant impact both on and off the court, securing long-term partnerships with brands...

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Puma appoints Thomas John as head of people and organisation

German sportswear provider Puma SE has filled a key position. On Tuesday, the company announced the appointment of Thomas John as vice president of people and organisation. He succeeds Dietmar Knoess, who has decided to “take on new challenges outside the company,” Puma stated. John will assume his new post on October 16. In his future role, the...

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SecondSense secures funds to make luxury resale more accessible

SecondSense, the data-driven secondhand luxury marketplace, has closed an oversubscribed 2 million US dollar institutional round, led by Outlander VC. The platform, which officially launched this summer, has become known as the authority resale price index for secondhand luxury handbags, as its technology tracks millions of data points to...

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The North Face unveils collaboration with Cecilie Bahnsen during Paris fashion week

The North Face has unveiled a collaboration with Cecilie Bahnsen, presented during the designer's spring/summer 2026 show in Paris. The brand creates luxury clothing, shoes, bags and accessories for everyday wear. This new chapter in the partnership between the two brands introduces a lighter, more modular and fluid approach to technical...

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Women are finally leading global brands. So why is fashion still failing them?

By announcing Berta de Pablos-Barbier as its next CEO, Pandora – the world’s biggest jeweler – has done something that fashion continues to resist: put women in charge. The appointment feels like a door cracked open in an industry that depends on women at every level but rarely allows them to lead. Now the rest of the industry must decide...

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Spinnova takes full ownership of Woodspin and Suzano Finland

Spinnova Plc has successfully completed the acquisition of Woodspin and Suzano Finland from Suzano S.A. for a total purchase price of just two euros. The transaction, which was initially announced in August 2025 and concluded on October 3, 2025, grants Spinnova full ownership of both the exclusive producer and distributor of wood-based Spinnova...