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a.k.a. Brands quarterly losses widen despite uptick in FY25 sales

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. has reported revenue growth for both the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025, supported by continued momentum in the US and expansion of its physical retail footprint. For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the company recorded net sales of 164 million dollars, representing an increase of 3.1 percent compared...

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Starboard Group appoints general manager of Asia Market

Cruise retail firm Starboard Group has promoted Jia Jia Liu to general manager, Asia Market, underlining the region as a key geographical market for the company. Liu has been with Starboard for 16 years, holding roles of increasing responsibility. Most recently, she led the group’s Asia account since January 2025. In her new role, Liu will...

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Exhibition: “The art of trademark in Indo-British textile trade” sheds light on the forgotten art of textile labels

The first thing you notice is the heat; it is all around, almost palpable. Then there are the sounds, deafening, each vendor trying to shout louder than the next. “Madam, here, here, Kashmiri silk, you won’t find anywhere.” “Come to my stall, please, I will show you the widest range.” Then there are the smells of course, some pleasant like the...

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Victoria Beckham plots stores in New York and Paris as sales rise

Victoria Beckham is on a growth path. The British luxury brand is preparing to open new stores in New York and Paris this year following a 19 percent uptick in sales for 2025. According to WWD, the company saw overall sales rise to 170 million dollars last year, as categories like leather goods, denim and beauty continued to evolve. Its EBITDA...

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US retail sales decline

US retail sales weakened at the start of the year. They fell by 0.2 percent month-on-month in January, as the Department of Commerce announced in Washington on Friday. The retail sector is of great importance to the US economy. Economists had, on average, anticipated a slightly stronger sales decline of 0.3 percent. In the previous month,...

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European competition plan overlooks textiles

The European Commission unveiled the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. In the presence of leaders from the Committee of the Regions (CoR), executive vice president Stéphane Séjourné presented an initiative designed to fundamentally strengthen the EU's competitive position against major powers such as China. Strategic...

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Greenpeace accuses Shein of selling contaminated products in EU

The environmental organisation Greenpeace has accused Chinese fashion retailer Shein of continuing to sell harmful products in the EU despite warnings. “Shein's audacity is shocking. The company promises to protect consumers before the EU Parliament, yet in reality, it continues to sell heavily contaminated products,” said Moritz Jäger-Roschko,...

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Richard Baker: The man who couldn't save Saks and Hudson's Bay

In the turmoil surrounding iconic North American department stores, one name has repeatedly surfaced in recent months: Richard Baker. Under the leadership of the current Galeria investor, the Canadian department store chain Hudson’s Bay was forced to close after more than 355 years, and the luxury department store group Saks Global filed for...

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UNDP highlights inclusive vocational training empowering aspiring fashion designers

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has spotlighted the impact of inclusive vocational education through the story of a young fashion student gaining new opportunities in Hebron. According to UNDP, 20-year-old Nada Bouti is studying fashion design and tailoring at the Al-Amal Vocational Training Center for People with Hearing...

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The London Textile Fair changes date to July

The London Textile Fair (TLTF) has changed the date of its upcoming edition to July to better cater to evolving sourcing calendars. Previously held in September, the autumn/winter event will now take place between July 14 and 15, yet will remain at the Business Design Centre in London. According to organisers, the change in timing intends to “...

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Landmark Labubu retrospective opens during Paris Fashion Week

More than just a plush toy, Labubu has become a global phenomenon and a luxury accessory in its own right. Particularly on-trend in 2025, this sharp-toothed charm has adorned everything from Birkin bags to Uniqlo satchels. It is now the subject of a major retrospective running alongside Paris Fashion Week. After touring Shanghai, Taipei and Hong...

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Jack and Sage expands into logo wear segment through Kastlfel acquisition

Colorado-based outdoor apparel company Jack and Sage has acquired the assets, intellectual property and inventory of sustainable apparel label Kastlfel, marking a strategic expansion into the sustainable basics segment. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction also includes a partnership with Kastlfel’s parent company,...