Articles by Ole Spötter
Ole Spötter has been working as an editor for FashionUnited since the beginning of 2020. He studied fashion journalism in Düsseldorf, where he previously worked for a local culture magazine. In addition to everyday news, he focuses on current trends and specialises in sports and streetwear. For FashionUnited, he researches the economic relevance of topics within these areas.
Following P&C departure: Marc Busscher becomes CFO at C&A
Marc Busscher is taking on the role of chief financial officer (CFO) at clothing retailer C&A. The former finance chief of Düsseldorf-based fashion retailer Peek & Cloppenburg (P&C) announced his new position on the professional networking site LinkedIn on Wednesday. According to his statement, he commenced the role last week. Busscher succeeds...
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Klättermusen to open first store in Denmark
Swedish outdoor brand Klättermusen is set to open its first Danish store in Copenhagen next year. The new location in the Danish capital is scheduled to open at Købmagergade 28 in March 2027, Klättermusen announced on Tuesday via professional networking platform LinkedIn. Spanning 209 square metres of retail space, the store will offer equipment...
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Fresh start: Inside the first Ispo in Amsterdam
After more than 55 years in Munich, the first edition of the Ispo sports trade fair took place in Amsterdam this week. While international sporting goods companies from Northern Europe, the UK and the US were receptive to the new location, German businesses in particular seemed to hold back and wait out the inaugural edition. Parts of the German...
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J.Lindeberg: Henrik Bunge becomes new CEO
Henrik Bunge has been appointed chief executive officer (CEO) of J.Lindeberg, the Swedish clothing company announced on Tuesday on the professional networking platform LinkedIn. He will assume the role on April 1, 2027 and is expected to succeed Hans-Christian Meyer, who has led the company since June 2020. The new CEO brings extensive...
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More than fabric suppliers: Taiwan’s fashion scene seeks international stage
In the fashion industry, Taiwan is primarily known as a manufacturer of functional and synthetic fabrics. The country ranks ninth globally for textile exports, yet only 41st for apparel, as most garment manufacturing takes place in Southeast Asia. However, the fabric business is also faltering. According to the industry association Taiwan...
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How Fjällräven aims to become younger and more urban
The three-day 'Fjällräven Classic Germany' trek brought 325 participants from 34 nations to the Allgäu region in southern Germany earlier this month. Alongside recreational hikers and specialist retailers, representatives of the Swedish outdoor specialist were also on site. Like the retailer Globetrotter and the footwear brand Hanwag, Fjällräven...
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After 24 years at Closed, Sophia Lewis launches collective label Ain Amor
Sophia Lewis arrived in Hamburg in 1998 to work for Jil Sander and stayed in Germany, where she oversaw denim, sportswear and outerwear for Closed for approximately 24 years. She is now the creative director at Ain Amor, a label established as a collective project in November 2025. The brand is financed by the Romanian production company...
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Ebay promotes German head and consolidates EU business
Ebay has appointed Saskia Meier-Andrae as its vice president (VP) and general manager (GM) for Europe. Meier-Andrae is taking on a newly created position that consolidates the management of the entire EU marketplace business, Ebay announced on Friday. She has been promoted from within the company. According to her LinkedIn profile, she has been...
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Puma: Chief commercial officer Matthias Bäumer to leave executive board
Matthias Bäumer, chief commercial officer (CCO) at Puma, is stepping down from his role on the executive board at the end of the month. Bäumer has decided to take this step for “personal reasons”, Puma announced on Friday. His term will end on September 30. His responsibilities as head of sales and head of subsidiaries will be temporarily taken...
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Activewear brand Teveo to open first store in Cologne
Direct-to-consumer brand Teveo, based in Ansbach, Germany, is set to open its first physical retail space in late 2026. The Cologne site on Ehrenstrasse will span some 950 square metres across two floors, marking the start of a longer-term retail strategy. Seven years after it was founded, German activewear brand Teveo is moving into...
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