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Under Armour Q3 exceeds expectations despite revenue decline

Sportswear giant Under Armour has reported Q3 adjusted operating results that have “exceeded expectations” as its ongoing transformation strategy picks up. This is despite a decline in revenue, particularly as performance in North America dampened figures. For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the company saw overall revenue drop 5 percent to...

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Lanvin Group sells Caruso to MondeVita Italy

Raffaele Caruso has completed an ownership transfer from its former shareholder, Lanvin Group, to MondeVita Italy srl. MondeVita Italy srl is part of Mondevo Group, an international investment group backed by private investors with a long-term outlook. Mondevo Group was founded by Hussam Otaibi, founder and chairman, and Fabio Brambilla,...

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US firm Blue Water Venture Partners to acquire Jacadi

Paris, France – The international investment firm Blue Water Venture Partners has announced its intention to acquire children's fashion brand Jacadi Paris. The firm is led by New York-based investor Joseph Hernandez. The news was reported by Les Echos on Thursday. In a statement dated Monday, the investment firm announced it has signed a “letter...

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The Fabricant receives European support for AI project to improve fashion industry

The European Union is providing financial support to the Amsterdam-based fashion-tech company The Fabricant for the development of an AI-driven initiative. In collaboration with the University of the Arts London (UAL), the Image to Pattern project focuses on automating the conversion of design sketches into production-ready patterns, according...

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Coty continues strategic review following successful debt reduction

Paris, France - US cosmetics and fragrance group Coty, which appointed a new interim CEO in January, published mixed results on Thursday. The company reported its “lowest debt in nine years” and is continuing its strategic review. In the second quarter of its fiscal year, from October to December, Coty's turnover increased by 1 percent...

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H&M Group to close Maastricht customer service centre, 250 jobs to be cut

Swedish fashion group H&M Group is set to close its customer service centre in Maastricht, the Netherlands, on June 1, 2026. The Maastricht customer service centre currently serves multiple brands within the H&M Group, a spokesperson told FashionUnited. In 2026, the retail group will transition globally to an operational model with external...

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Amazon plans to invest 200 billion dollars in AI and chips

Amazon is surpassing even its high-spending tech rivals with its planned investments. The retail giant plans to invest around 200 billion dollars this year in AI, chips, robotics and satellites. The figure was difficult for investors to digest. The company's shares fell by more than ten percent in after-hours trading. According to Amazon's chief...

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Tex-Eco Initiative: future-proofing Indian textile and garment exporters for global ESG compliance

India's Union Budget 2026-27, revealed earlier this week, outlines strategic shifts for the textile and garment industry to enhance its global supply chain role, focusing on value, sustainability and technology. The Tex-Eco Initiative was unveiled as one of the “Integrated Programme for Textiles"' pillars: It is designed to align Indian textile...

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Vestiaire Collective eyes profitability in 2026 ahead of US expansion push

Vestiaire Collective is reportedly set to achieve its first annual profit this year, as it prepares to expand across the United States. The news comes after Vestiaire Collection saw its valuation decline to approximately 1.1 billion euros in 2024 from a 1.4 billion euro peak in 2021. However, since then, the online luxury resell platform has...

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Quiz collapses into administration, over 100 jobs lost

British retail chain Quiz has officially entered administration. After a prolonged challenging period, and despite stronger than expected sales at times, the company has succumbed to several headwinds that made for testing trade conditions. Interpath’s Alistair McAlinden and Geoff Jacobs have been appointed joint administrators to Orion Retail...

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Brooks Running reports 'record-breaking' global growth of 16 percent YOY for FY25

American sportswear brand Brooks Running reported “record-breaking” global revenue for the fiscal year 2025, reaching a 16 percent increase year-over-year as it builds on its nine consecutive years of growth. Brooks’ runner-first focus drove strong performance across key markets, with the running brand reporting strong regional performance...

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Ralph Lauren ups FY guidance as Q3 results exceed market expectations

Ralph Lauren Corporation reported strong results in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, backed by solid demand across regions and continued momentum in key product categories. The US-based premium group exceeded market expectations and raised its outlook for the full year. In the third quarter, ended December 27, 2025, Ralph Lauren...