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Marks & Spencer, New Look and Sainsbury’s join Oxfam to build UK textile recycling network

British retail giants Marks & Spencer, New Look and Sainsbury’s have joined UK charity Oxfam in partnering with textile development company Circle-8 to launch The Circuit, an initiative designed to develop circular textile supply chains using clothing collected in the UK. The initiative brings together retailers, textile recovery organisations,...

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US and African countries launch cotton trade partnership

The US-Africa Trade Desk (USATD), alongside the governments of Mauritius, Lesotho and Kenya, has launched the Trans-Atlantic Cotton Partnership (TACP) to strengthen cotton, textile and apparel trade between the US and Africa. Announced during the UN General Assembly in New York, the partnership will connect US-grown cotton with African textile...

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On expands its presence in DACH region and celebrates Austrian debut

Swiss sportswear manufacturer On is expanding in the German-speaking region. The company announced on Friday that it will open three stores in the coming months in Munich, Düsseldorf and Austria. The Vienna location marks the brand's first opening in the country. According to the announcement, the three new openings represent a strategic...

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Superstudio acquires a controlling stake in Spring Studios New York

Superstudio Events, a Milan-based group active in the events and production sector, is entering the US market by acquiring a majority stake in Spring Studios New York Llc, the company that manages the Tribeca venue and its events business. "The agreement also includes a defined schedule for Superstudio's acquisition of the remaining minority...

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Geox approves 2027/29 industrial plan: revenues to reach up to 650 million euros in 2029

This week, the board of directors of Geox, a company listed on the Euronext Milan market, approved an update to the group's 2027-2029 industrial plan. The board also approved a technical change to the execution methods for any remaining balance due from Lir srl, as part of the financial manoeuvre defined on December 30, 2024. Consolidated...

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Élise An takes over as chief financial officer at Aubade

Lingerie brand Aubade is strengthening its management team with the appointment of Élise An as chief administrative and financial officer. As the company noted in a statement, An's arrival allows it to consolidate an all-female management team. With over ten years of experience at international companies in the luxury, perfumery and...

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AI generation: Silicon Valley spirit comes to Istituto Marangoni Paris

In Paris, the fashion school Istituto Marangoni is launching a new programme aimed at transforming its students into the pioneering fashion entrepreneurs of tomorrow. To establish this intensive programme, the institution announced a partnership on September 17 with Plug and Play, an innovation platform based in Silicon Valley focused on...

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Circular fashion: Denim Deal expands its approach to include repair with United Repair Centre

Denim Deal is expanding its approach beyond making jeans circular solely through the use of recycled materials. The signing of a partnership with United Repair Centre now integrates repair into its sustainable fashion strategy. This partnership will be announced in Paris during the Denim Deal Days on September 23, 2026. The event is being held...

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Scott Ruerup named CEO of luxury golf brand G/Fore

## G/FORE appoints Scott Ruerup as chief executive officer US-based luxury golf and lifestyle brand G/Fore has appointed Scott Ruerup as chief executive officer. Ruerup reports to Scott Mahoney, chief executive officer of apparel company Peter Millar. Ruerup, a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, began his career at American...

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Marc Jacobs welcomes John Wattiker as global marketing head

US fashion house Marc Jacobs has appointed John Wattiker as chief marketing officer (CMO). In his new role, Wattiker will oversee the global marketing strategy of Marc Jacobs, driving efforts to elevate brand positioning, deepen consumer engagement and broaden global market reach. Speaking on his appointment via LinkedIn, Wattiker stated: “Very...

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Asta Resort builds on New York momentum with a second global boutique

Asta Resort has opened a permanent flagship in New York’s SoHo, establishing its second retail location worldwide after debuting its Sydney boutique in December 2025. The opening follows the brand’s New York pop-up, which began as a market test and developed into a longer-term retail opportunity for the founders, sisters Helena and Jasmine...

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Iguatemi finalises sale of five property assets to TRXF11 for 876.1 million reais

In a statement released to the market last night, September 23, Iguatemi S.A. announced the sale of five stakes in shopping centres to the investment fund TRX Real Estate (TRXF 11). Iguatemi S.A. is one of Brazil's largest shopping centre companies. The total value of this transaction is 876.1 million reais (168.7 million dollars). As announced...