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Amazon posts 12 percent net sales growth as fashion selection expands

US e-commerce giant Amazon.com reported a 12 percent increase in net sales for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, reaching 201.94 billion dollars compared with 180.17 billion dollars in the prior-year period. Excluding an unfavorable foreign exchange impact of 0.90 billion dollars, net sales expanded 13 percent year-over-year. The...

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Columbia Sportswear exceeds Q3 projections, raises outlook

US outdoor apparel group Columbia Sportswear Company reported an increase in third-quarter net sales, exceeding management projections as direct-to-consumer gains and international momentum offset domestic wholesale shipping shifts. Net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2026, rose 2 percent to 962.60 million dollars, compared to...

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After Dusk: why Spring/Summer 2028 is going dark

Summer has always had its color codes: sun-bleached pastels, tropical brights, crisp linens and optimistic shades that capture the energy of longer days. For Spring/Summer 2028, that picture is shifting. Deep aubergines, inky blues and murky greens are bringing a darker, more atmospheric mood to warm-weather dressing. ABOUT Written by Joanne...

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Mare di Moda: 2028 swimwear trends between escapism, protest and shine

“This is one of the most difficult seasons, as nobody in this industry really has any idea what is currently happening.” With this admission, trend expert David Shah opened his seminar at the textile and swimwear trade fair Mare di Moda (MdM). Long-time attendees might recall his opening remarks from a few years ago, when he similarly began with...

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Lemaire appoints Clarisse Godbillon as managing director

French fashion house Lemaire has appointed Clarisse Godbillon to the position of managing director. She succeeds Laetitia Mergui, who left the company a few months ago. Godbillon is already familiar with the house. According to her LinkedIn profile, she previously served there as chief financial officer and subsequently chief operating officer...

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Represent appoints Priya De Souza as chief marketing officer

British fashion label Represent has appointed Priya De Souza as chief marketing officer, effective immediately. In the role, De Souza will report to chief executive Paul Spencer and lead marketing, communications and brand strategy across Represent and its performance line, 247 by Represent, the Manchester-founded company said in a release. De...

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Bergdorf Goodman taps former Louis Vuitton Americas CEO Lanessa Elrod as president

Bergdorf Goodman has appointed Lanessa Elrod president, effective November 2, bringing the former Louis Vuitton Americas chief back to the retailer where she spent part of her early career. Elrod will join the management team at Exemplar Luxury Group, the parent company of Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. Her appointment...

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Inditex appoints former Dior and Carven creative director Serge Ruffieux as design director for John Galliano at Zara

Madrid – Coinciding with the launch of the first collection designed by John Galliano for Zara, Inditex has hired Serge Ruffieux on a freelance basis. The renowned Italian-Swiss creative and designer stepped into the role of design director for Galliano's team at Inditex and Zara in October 2026. Ruffieux announced his appointment at the Spanish...

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Adidas convinces investors with strong growth

Investors reacted positively on Thursday to the detailed quarterly figures from Adidas. By midday, the shares topped the firm DAX benchmark index with a gain of nearly 4 percent. For the first time since mid-August, they reached a peak of 165 euros, having fallen below 140 euros at the beginning of October. Following a recent weaker performance...

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Arc’teryx to open first Scottish store in Edinburgh in spring 2027

Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx will open its first Scottish retail location in Edinburgh in spring 2027. The upcoming site joins existing doors in London and Manchester as part of the label’s ongoing retail development strategy across the UK. Specialising in technical high-performance outerwear and equipment, the brand intends for the physical...

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Crocs lifts annual outlook as third-quarter revenues reach 1.04 billion dollars

US casual footwear group Crocs, Inc. (Crocs) reported a 4.6 percent increase in consolidated revenues for the third quarter of 2026, reaching 1.04 billion dollars on both a reported and constant currency basis. Growth was registered across brand portfolios and direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels, prompting management to raise full-year enterprise...

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EU Circular Economy Act: what the new legislation means for fashion and textiles

The Circular Economy Act (CEA) is a legislative proposal by the European Commission (EC) designed to accelerate the transition towards a circular economy within the European Union (EU). It aims to achieve this by promoting recycling, reuse, waste recovery and the development of the secondary raw materials market. For the fashion sector, this...