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Football shirts drive sales as retailers bank on world cup effect

Despite a slump in consumer spending, major specialist sports retailers in Germany are hoping for a boom from the Football World Cup. The tournament in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, which begins on June 11, is expected to lift spirits and boost sales of football shirts, fan merchandise, and team sports equipment. This was reported unanimously by...

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Marks & Spencer fashion segment faces headwinds after cyber disruption

London-based retailer Marks and Spencer Group plc (M&S), has reported its preliminary financial results for the 52 weeks ended March 28, 2026. The group posted a resilient overall performance despite experiencing a significant operational impact from a sophisticated cyber incident during the first half of the financial year. Including Ocado...

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Despite a struggling luxury market, Chanel returns to growth in 2025

Paris - Chanel returned to growth in 2025 thanks to demand in Europe and the Americas, performing well amidst a slowdown in the global luxury market. The company reported a turnover of 19.3 billion dollars (up 3 percent, and 1.8 percent on a like-for-like basis), boosted by growth across all its activities, it stated in a press release on...

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Amer Sports raises full year outlook following strong Q1 growth

Finland-based sports equipment and apparel group Amer Sports has reported a 32 percent increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2026, reaching 1.95 billion dollars compared to the same period last year. On a constant currency basis, revenue grew by 26 percent. The performance was led by its technical apparel segment and outdoor performance...

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PVH names new executive leadership appointments

US fashion group PVH Corporation (PVH) has announced three new appointments to its executive leadership team, including two internal promotions, to accelerate the execution of its multi-year strategic growth plan. Adelyn Cheong has been promoted to chief executive officer of PVH Americas. In this role, Cheong will oversee the Calvin Klein and...

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Marc Cain's incoming leader Patric Spethmann: “It’s not just about appointing a new CEO”

Patric Spethmann will become the new CEO of Marc Cain in June. In choosing the former chief operating officer of Marc O'Polo, company founder Helmut Schlotterer hasn't opted for a notorious high-profile leader from the fashion industry, known for being in the limelight or for spectacular turnarounds. However, Spethmann's profile promises to be...

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Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week SS27 top trends

The 36th edition of Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week SS27 took place from April 22–26, 2026, bringing together more than 450 brands and showcasing over 1,000 runway looks, solidifying its reputation as an essential event for the global bridal industry. Barcelona continues to strengthen its position as an international hub for bridal fashion. Spain...

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In Kinshasa, tailors rejuvenate the 'abacost', the DRC's emblematic suit

Sewing machines whirred across bold fabrics at a Kinshasa atelier where Congolese tailors and their style-savvy customers have revived a suit long associated with life under a dictator. The "abacost" has a closed-front jacket, often with a Mao-style collar and worn without a tie, ideal for the sweltering equatorial heat. It was the signature...

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Donald Kohler named global brand president and CEO of Banana Republic

US retail conglomerate Gap Inc has appointed Donald Kohler as the global brand president and chief executive officer of Banana Republic. The executive will assume his new role in July 2026 and will be based at the corporate headquarters in San Francisco. Kohler brings more than three decades of leadership experience across the luxury, premium...

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Graduate fashion week 2026 expands focus on career development and emerging talent

Graduate Fashion Week has unveiled new details for its 2026 edition, placing a strong emphasis on career development, interdisciplinary collaboration and visibility for emerging designers from across the UK’s leading fashion universities. At the centre of this year’s programme is Talent of Tomorrow, an editorial project created in collaboration...

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LuxExperience confirms annual forecast – Mytheresa reports revenue growth

Munich-based luxury e-commerce retailer Mytheresa remains the growth engine for its parent company, LuxExperience B.V., in the third quarter of 2026. The parent company was newly formed around a year ago following the acquisition of e-commerce specialist Yoox Net-A-Porter (YNAP). Mytheresa's business continues to grow faster than the market,...

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Leny secures first retail partnership with Selfridges

British womenswear brand Leny, founded in 2025 by Central Saint Martins graduate Isabella Hoelk, has secured its first retail partnership, launching in-store at Selfridges in London and online. Launched with a clear vision of creating versatile wardrobe staples for the modern urban woman, Leny has become known for its minimalist and feminine...