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Janet Mandell expands luxury rental model with consignment service and AI try-on
In a rental market dominated by convenience and price, Janet Mandell has carved out a niche: a couture-level service paired with a circular fashion ethos. From her showrooms in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, Mandell has built a business that not only provides access to over 6,000 designer pieces, but also strives to care for clients as...
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Forever 21 plots fourth re-entry into China, plans physical stores
Forever 21, a fast fashion retailer that filed for bankruptcy in the US, is making its fourth attempt at entering the Chinese market. Parent company Authentic Brands Group has reportedly partnered with local operator Chengdi to roll the brand out in the region. The news was shared at a press day and reported on by multiple news platforms,...
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FatFace expands into Germany via Zalando
FatFace has entered the German market through a new partnership with e-commerce platform Zalando. The launch reflects the British brand’s ongoing strategy to build up its international multichannel offering. FatFace’s womenswear and menswear collections will now be available to shop on Zalando’s German site, alongside its premium womenswear...
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Analysis: Tapestry reaches new peak as stock soars in August
New York-based Tapestry, Inc. is a leading American multinational holding company specializing in luxury fashion accessories and lifestyle products. The company's portfolio includes two brands: Coach and Kate Spade New York. This analysis comes at a pivotal time for Tapestry, following its recent fiscal year results and the strategic decision to...
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Talents, trends and tariffs: highlights from Istanbul Fashion Connection
The eighth edition of sourcing and fashion fair Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO) took place from 20th to 22nd August 2025. From the onset, IFCO was conceptualised to present Turkish brands and designers to the world and leave the notion of Turkey being a mere production location behind. Slowly, the efforts seem to bear fruits, with buyers from...
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Vetements takes trademark fight to US Supreme Court
French fashion brand Vetements has turned to the US Supreme Court with a request to review a trademark case. The company is challenging a decision by a lower court that rejected its trademark application for the name ‘Vetements’. At the crux of the issue is the question of whether the brand name, which means ‘clothing’ in French, can be...
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Dick’s Sports Goods posts record Q2 sales, raises 2025 outlook
US retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods has reported record sales for its second quarter ending August 2, 2025. As such, the company opted to raise its full year 2025 guidance. The brand’s comparable sales rose 5 percent, while net sales came to 3.65 billion dollars, an increase of 5 percent on the 3.47 billion dollars in the same period last year....
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Mexico eliminates tariff-free footwear imports to protect its industry
The Mexican government announced on Thursday the elimination of a temporary trade regime that allowed the tariff-free import of finished footwear. This has reduced production and employment in the sector, according to President Claudia Sheinbaum. This decision is the latest in a series that the left-wing government has implemented. It aims to...
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US ends de minimis loophole for international imports
As of Friday, the US has abolished duty-free imports for goods valued under 800 dollars. President Donald Trump initially lifted the exemption for China. At the end of July, he also ordered the end of duty-free status for parcels from around the world. International postal services had already restricted shipments to the US in recent weeks due...
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Frasers Group names new chair in boardroom reshuffle
British retail giant Frasers Group has initiated a reshuffle of its boardroom upon the exit of its chairman, David Daly. Daly, who has been with the company for eight years, will be stepping down on September 24 following the company’s AGM. Daly is to be succeeded by Jon Thompson, who will step into the role of chair on September 1. Thompson...
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Skechers and 3G get regulatory stamp of approval for acquisition
3G Capital Partners has officially received all the necessary regulatory approvals in order to finalise its acquisition of footwear brand Skechers U.S.A., Inc. On receipt of the green light, the duo are now anticipating the 9.4 billion dollar transaction to close September 12. The deal is currently still subject to the satisfaction of customary...
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Gap Q2 sales remain flat, led by three largest brands
US-based retailer Gap Inc. reported flat net sales for the second quarter to August 2, 2025, amounting to 3.7 billion dollars. Comparable sales were up 1 percent year-over-year (YoY), reflecting the sixth consecutive quarter of positive growth. Store sales saw a 1 percent decrease, while online sales rose 3 percent and accounted for 34 percent...
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