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S.Oliver Group acquires Baldessarini

The S.Oliver Group is adding Baldessarini to its "House of Brands". The Rottendorf-based apparel group is acquiring the brand rights from New Baldessarini GmbH, a subsidiary of the Herford-based R. Brand Group, as announced by the S.Oliver Group on Tuesday. The integration of the menswear brand will strengthen the brand portfolio's position in...

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Dr. Martens returns to profit growth in FY26

British footwear and accessories brand Dr. Martens reports making “good progress” as it shifts from a channel-led to a consumer-first operating model, as it delivers a return to profit growth for the financial year ending March 29, 2026, with pre-tax profit (PBT) rising 61 percent. For the FY26, group revenue reached 764.9 million pounds, down...

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Arena's 'Planet Water' ambition: conquering lifestyle through performance

With a turnover of 193 million euros in 2025 and solid growth of 8 percent, Italian swimwear brand Arena is no longer content with just dominating competition pools. Under the leadership of its CEO Peter Graschi, the heritage brand is making a strategic pivot towards 'wellbeing' and a swimwear extension. This is an analysis of a roadmap that...

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Adidas: Timothée Chalamet campaign creates buzz ahead of the 2026 World Cup

One month ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Adidas has unveiled Backyard Legends, an advertising campaign featuring Timothée Chalamet alongside living football icons. The film highlights the German brand's ambition to bolster its lifestyle image. Titled Backyard Legends, the Adidas campaign is a five-minute short film. It brings together a celebrity...

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