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Vince reports 5.3 percent holiday sales increase driven by D2C growth

New York-based global retail platform Vince Holding Corp. (Vince) has announced preliminary, unaudited sales results for the nine-week holiday period ended January 3, 2026. The company recorded a 5.3 percent increase in total net sales compared to the prior year period, driven by significant gains in its direct-to-consumer (D2C) operations. The...

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Harvey Nichols to upgrade loyalty programme as part of transformation efforts

British department store Harvey Nichols has said it will be upgrading its loyalty programme as part of wider transformation efforts. In a statement to FashionUnited, the company said it was enacting the shift to “align with our new creative direction and the way our customers engage with us”. Among the changes, the programme will undertake a...

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NRF 2026: Five tech start-ups reshaping retail landscape

As the global fashion industry navigates a transformative period defined by technological integration and sustainability mandates, the NRF 2026 Innovators Showcase has emerged as a critical hub for next-generation solutions. Taking place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York from 11 to 13 January, the event highlights companies...

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Abercrombie & Fitch projects record sales amid revised 2025 outlook

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has issued an updated business outlook for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year of 2025, signaling a period of record-breaking performance balanced by evolving trade challenges. Chief executive officer Fran Horowitz reported that the company maintained a strong "on offense" strategy throughout the holiday season,...

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URBN welcomes record festive sales

Urban Outfitters (URBN) announced record sales over the festive period, as both digital channels and retail stores recorded mid single-digit positive growth. For the two months ended December 31, 2025, net sales for the group rose 9 percent compared to the same period the year prior, with net sales for retail up 7 percent. Comparable retail...

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Lululemon raises fourth quarter expectations following holiday performance

Vancouver-based athletic apparel retailer Lululemon Athletica Inc. has updated its financial outlook for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025. The company now expects net revenue and diluted earnings per share (EPS) to reach the upper end of its previously issued guidance ranges. The group forecasts net revenue to settle toward the high end of...

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Birkenstock reports double-digit sales growth in Q1

German footwear provider Birkenstock also grew strongly in the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. This is according to preliminary results published by the listed parent company, Birkenstock Holding plc, on Monday. The results were released ahead of the ICR Consumer Conference, where the company will present its current performance to...

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Menswear: all eyes on exports and Pitti Uomo, starting tomorrow in Florence

All eyes are on Florence this week for the start of the Pitti Uomo menswear trade fair, a pivotal event for the global fashion industry that opens tomorrow. The trade show begins against a backdrop of complex international trade data; as of November 2025, ISTAT (the Italian National Institute of Statistics) estimates a significant 7.4 percent...

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Izipizi partners with Aesthetic Movement to accelerate US growth

French eyewear brand Izipizi has announced a strategic partnership with Aesthetic Movement (A/M), the sales and brand development agency in the US design and gift industry, to accelerate its presence and growth in the US. Starting this month, A/M will represent Izipizi across the US to bring its design-led eyewear to a wider audience by...

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British Land CEO Simon Carter to step down

UK commercial property company British Land has confirmed that chief executive officer Simon Carter is stepping down from his role, after 18 years at the company. Carter, who has a 12-month notice period, will be leaving British Land to become chief executive officer of P3 Logistics Parks, the GIC-owned investor, manager and developer of...

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Solena Materials relocates to a new pilot facility

Textile innovation company Solena Materials, which uses AI to design plastic-free protein-based fibres for luxury and high-performance fabrics, has relocated to a new pilot facility in North Acton, west London, as it prepares for its first commercial product launch in 2027. The move marks a major step for the start-up, a spinout from Imperial...

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Luxury squeeze, personal uniforms, and American heritage: Insights from Lyst's VP of brand

The Lyst Index has become a key indicator in determining both the success and decline among top fashion players. Despite the market’s generally dynamic nature, recent Lyst findings have pointed to a degree of stability in the industry, with certain brands consistently maintaining top positions over extended periods. Concurrently, heritage labels...