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Closer to home: How nearshoring is transforming apparel supply chains

Nearshoring in the garment industry has evolved from a defensive reaction and temporary safety net to shipping crises into a permanent, data-driven core strategy. With sweeping US tariff pressures in 2026 and stringent European eco-regulations like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Digital Product Passport (DPP),...

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Jonathan Anderson denies rumours of Zara collaboration

Madrid – Rumours have been circulating in the ever-active fashion world about a potential collaboration between designer Jonathan Anderson, the current creative director of Dior, and Zara. Zara is the flagship brand of the Spanish fashion multinational, the Inditex group. However, these rumours have now been denied by the British designer's...

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Mahabis names sales and commercial director

Footwear label Mahabis has appointed Dean Cooper as its new sales and commercial director as the footwear brand prepares to expand its business from B2C into B2B. Creative director Graham Gordon announced the appointment on LinkedIn, describing Cooper’s experience and commercial background as a strong fit for the company’s next phase of growth....

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Rokit's 40-year journey: The retailer's strategy to longevity in an evolving vintage market

The popularity of vintage clothing has skyrocketed in recent years, as new players arrive on the scene with fresh models and sourcing patterns increasingly influence the flow of stock. But it hasn’t always been like this. The sector has had to wade through negative public perception and accessibility concerns in order to move beyond being a...

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IoDF rebrands as Patina to build ‘post-consumer purchase’ platform

Fashion tech company IoDF – or the Institute of Digital Fashion – is rebranding as Patina, marking what founders Leanne Elliott Young and Cat Taylor describe as a new chapter for the business after six years of developing technology for the fashion industry. The new London-based company will focus on “post-purchase commerce”, using Digital...

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Environmental responsibility improves financial performance by increasing sales

As consumers increasingly favour environmentally responsible companies, businesses face growing pressure to transform sustainability into a competitive advantage. A new study demonstrates that environmental responsibility indirectly improves financial performance by increasing sales. This identifies a key mechanism that has received little...

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US footwear brand G.H.Bass expands business in Germany

US heritage footwear brand G.H.Bass will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2026. At the same time, the brand is looking back on 90 years of the Weejuns loafer. The anniversary coincides with a period of expansion, particularly in the German market. According to the company, sales in Germany increased by 99 percent year-over-year. Digital...

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Swedish jewellery brand Mockberg expands

Swedish jewellery brand Mockberg is expanding its international presence, with a strategic focus on the DACH region and the UK. Alisa Ernst has been appointed managing director for DACH & UK to steer this growth. She will be responsible for establishing and expanding the brand's presence in both markets. Ernst brings industry experience from her...

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Ted Baker continues revival with new menswear line dropping at Macy's

British fashion retailer Ted Baker is continuing to rebuild its fashion business with the launch of Ted by Ted Baker, a new menswear collection designed to bring a more contemporary take to the brand’s identity. Launching exclusively at Macy’s from August 14, the autumn 2026 collection, titled 'London in Motion', includes outerwear, knitwear,...

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Mothercare posts annual loss as Boots exit and Middle East geopolitical tensions weigh on turnover

UK-based specialist parenting and kidswear group Mothercare has reported its full-year financial results for the 52-week period ended March 28, 2026, recording a statutory loss after tax of 5 million pounds. The performance represents a decline from a statutory profit of 6.2 million pounds achieved in the prior financial year ended March 29,...

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Fila-owner Misto Holdings posts 16.6 percent revenue increase in Q2

South Korean apparel group Misto Holdings has reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, recording consolidated revenue of 1.4 trillion South Korean won (approximately 988 million dollars), representing a 16.6 percent increase year-over-year (YoY). Consolidated operating profit for the period rose 62.3 percent YoY to 295.2...

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Swarovski reports 6 percent organic growth in first half of 2026

Austrian jewellery and crystal specialist Swarovski has reported continued growth in the first half of 2026, with organic sales up 6 percent year-on-year and like-for-like growth reaching 8 percent. Jewellery remained the strongest-performing area of the business, seeing 11 percent organic growth as the brand continued to benefit from product...