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Extreme Cashmere appoints Marc Schmidt as managing director

Marc Schmidt, the former chief operating officer of the label Casablanca, has announced his appointment as managing director of the Dutch brand Extreme Cashmere. The new director indicated on his LinkedIn account that he will start on July 1, 2026. “I didn't look for this opportunity. It presented itself – and after the first conversation, I...

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Sports Direct partners with Zapp for on-demand World Cup merchandise delivery

British sportswear giant Sports Direct has partnered with delivery platform Zapp to offer FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise to customers across London, with the goal of making products available within 20 minutes. The collaboration will run throughout the tournament and gives football fans access to official merchandise, including shirts and...

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easyGroup expands into e-commerce with marketplace launch

British brand conglomerate easyGroup is entering the online retail sector with the launch of easyShop.com, a new marketplace platform developed in partnership with e-commerce company OnBuy. Scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter of 2026, easyShop will initially operate across 21 European countries and aims to bring retailers together on a...

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BIAAF 2026 finalists showcase strength of global fashion education

Bilbao International Art & Fashion 2026 has announced the finalists for its tenth edition, bringing together 30 emerging designers from some of the world's leading fashion schools following a selection process that reviewed nearly 2,000 applications from more than 90 countries. The final will take place in Bilbao this June and will feature...

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Spanish brand Carmina drives international expansion with first stores in Japan and Germany

Madrid – Carmina Shoemaker, or simply Carmina, the renowned Majorcan brand from Inca specialising in artisanal footwear for men and women, continues to expand its international footprint in 2026. This year, the company aims to add two new own-brand stores outside of Spain, specifically in Tokyo and Munich. This completes and updates the...

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Institut Français de la Mode partners with Dior for sustainability training

Christian Dior Couture and Institut Français de la Mode have launched a new training initiative designed to strengthen sustainability knowledge across Dior's global workforce. Announced in Paris on 21 May, the Sustainability Fashion Leadership Programme aims to equip employees across all departments with a deeper understanding of the...

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Seaweed fabric pioneer Keel Labs files for bankruptcy protection

Keel Labs, the US startup behind the first fabrics made from seaweed, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with the North Carolina court on June 5. The company has an estimated ten million dollars in assets and one million dollars in liabilities. To produce Kelsun, biopolymers are extracted from seaweed and converted into threads through a...

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River Island returns to profit as turnaround plan gains momentum

River Island has reportedly returned to profitability following a major restructuring programme, with the retailer posting a pre-tax profit of 11.6 million pounds for 2025. The result marks a significant recovery for the British fashion chain, which recorded an operating loss of 65.3 million pounds in 2024 and only just avoided administration...

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FS Live Webinar—Wellness in Motion: A 360 Degree+ Opportunity

What happens when the booming fitness industry collides with beauty and wellness? Join us live as our Beauty & Wellness and Active teams explore the emerging opportunities at the intersection of fitness, wellness, and beauty. As athletic routines, wellness lifestyles, and beauty needs evolve together, we’re tracking the innovations,...

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ThredUp expands resale model with peer-to-peer selling launch

Online resale platform ThredUp has launched a new peer-to-peer selling feature, marking an expansion beyond its traditional managed resale model. The new offering, dubbed Direct Listing, is being introduced in open beta and allows users to list individual items for sale directly through ThredUp’s marketplace. The move means sellers can now...

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The Memento Generation: Gen Z shoppers are returning to stores

While Gen Z might be the first digitally native generation, new research from social media platform Snapchat and Portas, the brand consultancy founded by British retail expert Mary Portas, has found that more than half of Gen Z shoppers (51 percent) prefer going in-store for the experience rather than buying something instantly online. ‘The...

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Shein opens Dublin logistics centre

Fast fashion giant Shein has opened a new e-commerce logistics centre in Dublin, Ireland, as it expands its regional fulfilment network in response to growing demand. The new 16,000 square foot facility is located in Greenogue Business Park in Rathcoole, and will support 30 jobs across warehouse and office roles, RTE reported. In a statement to...