Chinese down and menswear retailer Bosideng is ready to acquire a British 80-shop fashion chain. In its quest to build a European presence, increase sales outside of China and boost its image at home, the Hong Kong-based company is also in talks with European luxury fashion companies...Road More
The Council of Fashion Designers of America is teaming up with Google on a new shopping platform that will “deepen engagement” between designers and consumers. The new shopping app for ‘Hangouts On Air’ brings together social media and e-commerce and allows consumers to hang out with the designer, for instance Diane von Furstenberg, while shopping a curated selection of products from her fashion line...Read More
The IAF’s 29th World Fashion Convention that took
place in Shanghai this year showed how successful brands are able to bring make export across continents work...Read More
ANALYSIS_ Upscale British fashion brand Jaeger is back on track after cutting losses for fiscal year to 23 of February. The recovery has been led by new chief executive Colin Henry´s 5-year turnaround plan. Henry, appointed last July, is determined to “rebuild the brand and rebuild the business”...Read More
Department store chain John Lewis and value retailer Primark have ranked as the top two retailers that consumers would most like to see open in their preferred shopping location, according to new research commissioned by e-commerce specialist Webloyalty...Read More
It has been confirmed by LVMH chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault that designer Marc Jacobs is leaving Louis Vuitton after 16-years to focus on his own label. Following months of speculation, Jacobs presented his final show for the brand this morning that included a celebration of his greatest hits, which was met with a standing ovation...Read More
Sportswear giant Reebok has opened the first FitHub concept store in London’s Covent Garden as it pushes forward with its plan to get people active while reposition the brand as a company to “empower people to get fit for life”...Read More
Greek casual wear Sprider Stores has announced its closure after 35 years in the trade. The company was founded in Athens in 1978 and was listed on the Athens stock exchange in 2004, filed for protection from its creditors under Article 99 of the Bankruptcy Code in January...Read More
After a week of garment worker protests in Bangladesh that turned violent at times, factories are open again and workers back at their work places as of Sunday. This was achieved after factory owners promised to raise the wages of Bangladesh’s more than three million garment workers...Read More
Diesel's founder Renzo Rosso has compared the competition for fashion designers with that of football stars. "Fashion is like soccer, only champions make a difference," said the Italian fashion entrepreneur. Rosso has recently lost the pulse with LVMH over two coveted British designers...Read More
A new report, ‘Voice of the Consumer Survey 2024’ by PwC India, reveals a seismic shift in the Indian consumer... Read more
Summer's sizzling temperatures are prompting a shift in denim fashion, with a focus on lightweight fabrics, looser fits, and moisture-wicking... Read more
The Indian government has increased the Budget allocation for textile sector schemes by 28 per cent to Rs 4,417.03 crore... Read more
E-commerce exports are growing globally, transforming how businesses reach international customers. But which country reigns supreme in this digital trade... Read more
India's textile sector, has hit a rough patch in recent months. While there are bright spots, overall exports have declined.... Read more
The apparel industry is undergoing a metamorphosis, driven by a confluence of consumer demands and technological advancements. Products are becoming... Read more
The cotton shirt, a wardrobe staple for generations, is facing a new challenge: man-made fibers (MMF). This shift in the... Read more
Patagonia, the outdoor apparel giant, is facing a unique challenge: how to be a successful business while prioritizing environmental well-being.... Read more
For decades, Indian apparel brands and retailers relied primarily on domestic sourcing. However, in recent years, there's been a significant... Read more
Pure London x JATC, the UK's leading fashion trade event, opened its doors to a vibrant atmosphere at Olympia London.... Read more