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Shein invests 500 million euros in Poland to expand logistics hub
Shein. Credits: Photo by JOAO LUIZ BULCAO / HANS LUCAS / HANS LUCAS VIA AFP Shein is expanding its logistics base in Europe. As the Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant announced on Wednesday, it is investing 500 million euros (562 million dollars) this year to expand its European logistics hub in…
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Dr. Martens appoints general manager for France
Stéphane Goudard, Dr. Martens general manager, France. Credits: Dr. Martens. British footwear specialist Dr. Martens has named Stéphane Goudard as the new general manager of its French business. Goudard took up the role permanently from November 1, having served on an interim basis since August…
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Zara responds to criticism from Hindu community and renames leather mat
Person doing yoga. Credits: Dmitriy Frantsev via Unsplash. Zara, the flagship brand of Spanish fashion group Inditex, has apologised and changed the name of a cowhide mat initially marketed for yoga. This follows criticism from representatives of the Hindu community. They considered the item…
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Coperni placed into compulsory liquidation as founders announce end of brand
Arnaud Vaillant and Sébastien Meyer at the Coperni spring/summer 2024 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight A few months after the announcement that it had been placed into administration, Coperni is ceasing operations. The end of the ready-to-wear brand, famous for its spectacular runway shows,…
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Julie Herreman leaves Alaïa to join Louis Vuitton in human resources leadership
Louis Vuitton flagship Credits: Unsplash. Julie Herreman is leaving Richemont-owned Parisian fashion house Alaïa after four years to join Louis Vuitton as vice president of corporate human resources. She announced this new step in her career on LinkedIn. In her post, Herreman reflected on her time…
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Snipes appoints Arne Henning as European marketing head
Arne Henning Credits: Snipes Snipes has appointed a new senior head of marketing in Europe. Arne Henning has been responsible for the position at the Cologne-based streetwear retailer since November, Snipes announced on Wednesday. He succeeds Marian Paul, who previously led the department. With…
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Lacoste strengthens presence in Asia with new flagship in Seoul
Lacoste flagship in Seoul. Credits: Lacoste A few days after presenting its autumn/winter 2026 collection for a second time in Shanghai, Lacoste is once again demonstrating its commitment to the Asian market with a new store in Seoul, South Korea.
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Natalie Crane named head of digital marketing at Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer store in the Nevada Shopping mall, Spain Credits: Nevada Shopping mall British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has appointed Natalie Crane as its new head of digital marketing. Crane announced the transition on LinkedIn, stating that she will help steer the strategic expansion of…
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Lacoste opens new flagship store in Seoul creative district Seongsu
Credits: Lacoste French brand Lacoste has opened a new flagship store in Seoul. Located in the Seongsu district, one of the creative hubs of the South Korean capital, the venue spans more than 800 square metres and houses the first Café Lacoste in Korea alongside its collections. With this…
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Find fashion jobs in the Netherlands
Credits: Image created by FashionUnited with AI FashionUnited's Dutch job board includes fashion vacancies from across the country, from design, colour and global marketing roles at European headquarters in Amsterdam to buying, e-commerce and design jobs at Dutch chains in Utrecht and…
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Video: Inside Carolina Herrera's spring/summer presentation at NYFW
Carolina Herrera Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Creative director Wes Gordon unveiled the Carolina Herrera Spring/Summer collection during New York Fashion Week, staging the runway within the grand promenade of the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center against a striking installation of…
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Growth across all regions: Pandora reports solid third-quarter sales increase
Pandora flagship store in Copenhagen Image: Pandora Danish jewellery retailer Pandora A/S has further increased its revenue in the third quarter of the 2026 financial year, despite challenging market conditions. Profit was also higher than in the prior-year period, according to an interim report…
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Aubade accelerates international expansion with Farfetch launch
Aubade brand campaign. Credits: Aubade French lingerie house Aubade has reached a new milestone in its digital strategy by launching on Farfetch. The global luxury fashion platform now offers the brand's collections in more than 60 countries and territories. Distribution expanded to over 60…
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AMFI open day: Lotte and Maud talk about their studies
Credits: AMFI Those considering a degree in fashion can visit the Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI), part of the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS), this Saturday, November 7. During the open day, prospective students will meet current students and lecturers from the Fashion &…
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Marimekko: strong international business drives third-quarter sales growth
A Marimekko store Image: Marimekko Finnish textile group Marimekko Corporation recorded growth in both revenue and profit in the third quarter of the 2026 financial year. The company attributed this positive development to its continued strong international performance.
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M&S records sharp earnings recovery in first half despite clothing challenges
Marks & Spencer Pantheon store on Oxford Street. Credits: Marks & Spencer. UK retail group Marks & Spencer (M&S) has reported a sharp recovery in earnings for the first half of the financial year, supported by market share gains across its food and fashion businesses following the disruption…
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When retail loses footfall and relevance, brands must step in
Felix Börner, managing director of experience agency Derse Credits: Derse The figures are clear. According to a forecast by the German Retail Federation (HDE), the number of brick and mortar retail stores in Germany will fall below 300,000 in 2026 for the first time since reunification – to around…
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Revolve Group reports 20 percent net sales increase in third quarter
Revolve first permanent store in Aspen, Colorado Credits: Revolve Group Online retailer Revolve Group has reported net sales of 355.96 million dollars for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, representing an increase of 20 percent compared to 295.63 million dollars in the prior-year period.
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Sonae Sierra recruits head of leasing from Savills following acquisition of eight shopping centres in Spain
Archive image. Credits: Sonae Sierra. Portuguese shopping centre operator Sonae Sierra has appointed Spaniard Pablo Buendía as head of leasing business development. Buendía will work within the joint venture the company shares with Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), as he announced on…
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How Gen Z and millennials are bringing AI into holiday shopping
Luxury holiday shopping Credits: Pexels Younger shoppers want AI’s advice when it comes to holiday shopping, but not its finger on the buy button.
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NABA highlights technical craft and manufacturing links at Fashion Graduate Italia 2026
Credits: NABA x FGI 2026 Milan-based design school Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti presented its latest postgraduate collections at Fashion Graduate Italia 2026 under the umbrella initiative Designers + Makers, according to a press release shared by the institution.
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Browns brings luxury skiwear brand Amerl to Europe
Credits: AMERL London luxury retailer Browns, part of Farfetch, has added women's ski and après-ski brand Amerl to its offer. It is the first time the label, which launched its debut skiwear collection in late 2024, is available in Europe. The collection is sold at the Browns flagship on Brook…
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Aclima acquires Finnish sock manufacturer Sukkamestarit
Jani Tarkki, chief financial officer (CFO) of Sukkamestarit (left), and Aclima CEO Christian Lodgaard Credits: Aclima Norwegian wool specialist Aclima has acquired Finnish sock manufacturer Sukkamestarit, expanding its hosiery range and production capacity in Northern Europe.
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Outdoor Voices expands into UK and Europe with Focus Brands
Outdoor Voices Credits: Outdoor Voices Outdoor Voices has partnered with UK-based Focus Brands to expand across the United Kingdom and European Union, initially through wholesale and e-commerce.
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Lectra white paper explores how agentic AI is reshaping fashion
Credits: Lectra Artificial intelligence in fashion is moving beyond isolated uses such as content generation and trend forecasting. When connected to company data, product information and business workflows, AI is becoming a strategic tool that can help fashion businesses make decisions, automate…
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Authentic completes scquisition of Lee and unveils global licensing partners
Authentic acquires denim brand Lee Credits: Authentic Brands Group US brand development and entertainment company Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) has finalised the acquisition of the intellectual property of heritage denim brand Lee from Kontoor Brands.
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AllSaints names Emine Kaptanoglu global digital director
Emine Kaptanoglu Credits: AllSaints British contemporary fashion group AllSaints has appointed Emine Kaptanoglu as its new global digital director, effective November 2, 2026. Kaptanoglu takes on global responsibility for the digital commercial strategy and online customer experience across all…
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Indonesia partners with Shopee to accelerate digital commerce training for vocational students
Credits: Photo by Gio Gix on Unsplash Indonesia’s Ministry of Creative Economy has partnered with e-commerce platform Shopee Indonesia to train students across the Solo Raya region in commercial content production and digital marketplace operations. The initiative, implemented across 22 boarding…
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Primark launches 'Style Your Season' Christmas campaign
Credits: Primark Primark has launched 'Style Your Season', its Christmas campaign for 2026. The campaign brings together partywear, winter knitwear, gifting and homeware, alongside what the retailer describes as its largest festive pyjama collection to date. The campaign went live on November 3 in…
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How Bangladesh’s recent labour protests jeopardise garment exports
Earlier protests by garment workers in Bangladesh. Credits: Clean Clothes Campaign The recent labour protests in Bangladesh pose a direct threat to global fashion supply chains and export delivery deadlines.