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“Seeing and being seen”: heritage meets hyper-modernity at Visa Fashion Week Almaty

I had read about its history, its role on the Silk Road and the sheer scale of its territory, yet arriving in Almaty surpassed all expectations. The city unfolds at the foot of an imposing mountain range, which constantly frames an urban skyline dominated by modern glass skyscrapers. The latest edition of Fashion Week Almaty took place from...

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Fashion-Enter Ltd receives King’s Award for Enterprise in sustainable development

Fashion-Enter Ltd (FEL), a British clothing manufacturer and the organiser of Leicester Made & Regions, has been awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise 2026 in the Sustainable Development category. The award recognises the organisation’s efforts in sustainability integration within fashion manufacturing and education, specifically in the...

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Castore secures 90 million pounds in funding to invest in growth and digital capabilities

Sportswear brand Castore has secured a 90 million pound facility with banking partners as it continues to pursue global expansion and rollout a growth strategy. The company said it would use the funding to facilitate new retail openings across the UK, as well as support growth into the Middle East and Asia. In a statement, Mark Rowan, global...

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Steve Madden reports Q1 sales growth, Kurt Geiger drives performance

Steve Madden has reported an 18 percent increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2026, reaching 653.1 million dollars, supported by growth in direct-to-consumer and contributions from Kurt Geiger. Net income rose to 71.8 million dollars, compared to 40.4 million dollars in the same period last year. However, adjusted net income declined to...

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Carlyle seeks to sell its stake in Spain-based Jeanologia

Madrid – Following its initial investment in the Valencia-based company in early 2019, US investment firm Carlyle has reportedly decided to fully divest from Jeanologia. Carlyle also holds investments in other prominent Spanish and fashion sector companies, such as Codorniu and the Italian brand Golden Goose. Jeanologia specialises in...

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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...