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Zimmermann continues global expansion with new boutique in London

Australian luxury fashion brand Zimmermann has opened its second boutique in London on Sloane Street, as part of its continued global expansion with openings in Abu Dhabi, Ibiza, Nice, Venice, and Mykonos. In a statement, Zimmermann, founded in Sydney, Australia, in 1991 by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann, said the opening builds on its...

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Brooks Running creates vice president of footwear product strategy role

Brooks Running, the American running footwear, apparel, sports bras, and accessories brand, has appointed former New Balance and Sorel executive Claire Wood as vice president of footwear product strategy to accelerate its focus on performance footwear. In a statement, Seattle-based Brooks Running said that the newly created role would see...

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Professional equality: When Kering turns social responsibility into an intangible asset

As the luxury sector enters a phase of structural rationalisation, performance is no longer measured solely by income statements. Social governance, employer attractiveness and mastery of non-financial criteria are becoming key competitive variables. In this context, Kering's publication of its 2025 Professional Equality Index goes far beyond a...

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Unsold goods: EU bans their destruction, imposing a new model on fashion

A practice long considered a necessary evil in industrial fashion will become illegal from July 19. The EU will prohibit large companies from destroying their unsold clothing, footwear and accessories, ending the annual incineration and landfilling of millions of new items. Enshrined in the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR),...

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Ace & Tate acquires Spanish brand Project Lobster

Dutch eyewear specialist Ace & Tate has made an acquisition. The company has acquired its Spanish counterpart, Project Lobster, as announced in a press release. The financial details of the deal have not been disclosed. Project Lobster has stores in Valencia, Barcelona and Madrid. The brand offers both sunglasses and prescription glasses, but at...

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Francesca Bellettini: the CEO forging Gucci's future

In an industry defined by dynamic shifts and heritage, the appointment of Francesca Bellettini as president and chief executive officer of Italian luxury maison Gucci in September 2025 marks a pivotal moment. With Gucci, the flagship brand of the French luxury group Kering, still facing declining sales and profits, Bellettini has been entrusted...

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Saks Global announces store footprint optimisation for profitable growth

Saks Global, the luxury retail entity formed through the acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group, has announced a strategic optimisation of its store footprint and service model to drive profitable growth. Store optimisation to drive growth The first phase of this transformation includes the closure of eight Saks Fifth Avenue locations and one Neiman...

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How can DPPs support OECD due diligence in global fashion supply chains?

The digital product passport (DPP) serves as a structured digital record under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). These passports do not replace due diligence but rather act as "structured containers" for the necessary data to support it. This is what Catherine Lomonaco, founder of GoTrace, highlighted at a webinar on 10th...

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Lucie Greene on SS27: “The mid-to-high segment is the sweet spot right now” as luxury recalibrates

Luxury in transition, and the mid-high segment ‘a sweet spot’ At the top end of the market, Lucie Greene sees early signs of a revival of the powerhouse luxury brand, albeit in a very different form from recent years. “Luxury has been in a bit of a maelstrom,” the British trend analyst and founder of Light Years says, describing a period defined...

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Major retailers launch unified framework and digital tool to streamline compliance

How can fashion companies fulfil sustainability and supply chain data demands without duplicating data or significant administrative burden, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)? Seven major retailers and nonprofits Cascale and Fair Wear have co-developed and launched a unified self-assessment questionnaire as well as a free...

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Bad Bunny and Zara dethrone Rihanna to become artist with greatest impact in Super Bowl history

There is currently no space, physical or virtual, worldwide where the historic performance of Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny during the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show is not being discussed. What might seem like a personal impression is, in fact, a confirmed reality. The initial economic analyses of the singer's performance last Sunday at Levi's...

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Francesca’s: The journey to a second bankruptcy for the US mall-based retail chain

US retail chain Francesca’s has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. The news comes after media reports speculated that the company was already in the process of liquidating its inventory and was planning to close stores. At the time, it was suggested that Francesca’s was also...