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Shein partners with THG Fulfil to boost UK marketplace offering

Shein has expanded its UK marketplace capabilities through a new partnership with THG Fulfil, aimed at improving services for local brands and retailers. The update looks to introduce a more integrated system for UK sellers using the Shein Marketplace, which launched in the region in 2024. The platform allows brands to list products and access a...

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Armani Group's 2025 results: sales decline, profitability improves

The Armani Group closed 2025 with an organic decline in net sales of 2.8 percent (-4.6 percent in euros at current exchange rates), amounting to 2.19 billion euros (2.56 billion dollars), and an improvement in operating profitability (EBITDA +3 percent, EBIT +2 percent). The company estimates over 6 billion euros in retail value of Armani...

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Biomaterials company Ponda to launch crowdfunding campaign amid regenerative farming push

Ponda, a British biomaterials company known for its insulation material BioPuff, is set to initiate a new crowdfunding campaign to help “broaden the ownership of regenerative fashion innovation”. Its launch comes as the Bristol-based firm looks to move beyond early traction towards broader commercial supply, with the funding intended to support...

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Exchange rates drag on Puig's sales, as firm agreement with The Estée Lauder remains elusive

Madrid – Without having previously announced the exact timing for the release of its new fiscal year results, Puig finally reported its performance for the first quarter of 2026 on Tuesday, after the markets closed. For the three-month period ending March 31, the company's results were significantly impacted by exchange rates. According to...

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Why Jeff Bezos is betting 34 million dollars on future textiles

The news may seem modest on the scale of global technology investments. However, it acts as a weak signal with high potential for the entire fashion sector. By injecting 34 million dollars through the Bezos Earth Fund (BEF), the Amazon founder is not only seeking to improve his green credentials but also to secure a dominant position in...

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Adidas exceeds growth expectations and confirms outlook

Sportswear manufacturer Adidas performed better than expected in the first quarter, confirming its outlook. Revenue rose by over 7 percent to approximately 6.6 billion euros (7.72 billion dollars), the company announced on Wednesday in Herzogenaurach. On a currency-neutral basis, Adidas achieved 14 percent growth. The company registered strong...

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Björn Borg achieves strongest Q1 in company history with double-digit growth in sports apparel

Swedish sports fashion brand Björn Borg has reported the strongest first quarter in the history of the company, with record levels achieved for both net sales and operating profit. The group saw continued momentum in its sports apparel category, marking 15 consecutive quarters of double-digit growth for the division. Strong financial performance...

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Perfect Corp posts revenue growth amid privatization discussions

Taiwanese technology provider Perfect Corp, which specializes in artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) solutions for the fashion and beauty sectors, has released its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a 12 percent increase in total revenue, reaching 17.9 million dollars compared...

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Rocky Brands reports net sales growth amid tariff challenges

US footwear manufacturer Rocky Brands has reported its financial results for the first quarter (Q1) ended April 29, 2026. The group saw net sales increase 9.1 percent to 124.4 million dollars compared to the year-ago quarter, driven by strong performance in its retail and contract manufacturing segments. Despite the top-line growth,...

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The Children's Place partners with Al Othaim for Saudi Arabia re-enty

Children's wear retailer The Children's Place has entered into a new strategic partnership with Al Othaim Life Company to re-enter the Saudi Arabian market, with initial store openings planned for later this year, including a flagship store in Riyadh. The partnership represents a significant milestone in The Children's Place's broader...

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From Givenchy to Tokyo: Uniqlo’s creative director Waight Keller on her move from the luxury to the mass market

In a keynote session at the World Retail Congress in Berlin, Clare Waight Keller, creative director of Uniqlo, outlined how the Japanese retail giant is balancing rapid global expansion with a rigorous, technology-driven approach to product development. Waight Keller, who previously held creative leadership roles at Givenchy, Chloé, and Pringle...

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Study: Retailers scale back growth plans as global pressures mount

Global retailers are becoming more cautious in their approach to growth strategies amid intensifying economic and geopolitical pressures, according to new research from World Retail Congress (WRC), Incisiv and Manhattan Associates. The study, released at this year’s WRC, which kicked off yesterday in Berlin and will run until April 29, found...