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Gymshark reports 13th consecutive year of sales growth in FY25

British gym and fitness apparel brand Gymshark has been on a journey of retail expansion in recent years and has reported its 13th consecutive year of sales growth for its 2025 financial year (FY25), with revenue up from 603 million pounds in FY24 to 646 million pounds / 871 million US dollars. For the year ended July 31, 2025, Gymshark reports...

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Lululemon founder Wilson challenges board composition ahead of executive search

The Canadian athletic apparel brand Lululemon founder Dennis J. ‘Chip’ Wilson has issued an open letter to prospective candidates for the role of chief executive officer, warning of significant structural issues within the company board of directors. Wilson, who remains one of the largest shareholders of the firm, expressed concern that the...

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Roksanda opens concept store in London

London-based fashion label Roksanda, founded by Serbian-born designer Roksanda Ilinčić, has opened a new concept store on Sloane Street, London, designed to combine art, design and craftsmanship. The three-month residency at 171-172 Sloane Street has been designed to act “as an embodiment of the Roksanda universe and ethos,” as well as a “...

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St. John Knits appoints Mandy West as chief executive officer

US luxury fashion house St. John Knits has announced the appointment of Mandy West as chief executive officer, effective March 6, 2026. West, who has been a pivotal member of the leadership team since 2019, most recently served as the brand’s chief commercial officer. The appointment represents an internal promotion for the California-based...

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Quince secures 500 million US dollars in Series E funding

US-based fashion brand Quince, known for its manufacturing-to-consumer (M2C) retail model offering premium goods across fashion, lifestyle and home at affordable prices, has closed a 500 million US dollar Series E funding round, valuing the company at 10.1 billion US dollars. The San Francisco-based company said the investment, led by Iconiq,...

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Burberry unveils capsule collection inspired by Queen Elizabeth II

British luxury fashion house Burberry has unveiled a new capsule collection, created in collaboration with the Royal Collection Trust, a charity and department of the Royal Household, to mark the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth. The collection has been designed to coincide with the upcoming ‘Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style’...

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Levi’s e-commerce platform to be powered by Scayle

Enterprise commerce platform Scayle, part of Zalando SE, has announced a global partnership with American denim and apparel brand Levi’s to power its e-commerce across the US, Canada, and Europe. More than 350 online shops run on Scayle’s e-commerce software, including international brands and retailers such as British luxury department store...

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Truewerk appoints new chief operating officer

American performance workwear brand Truewerk has named Matthew Raleigh as its new chief operating officer, with immediate effect. Raleigh joins Truewerk with more than 25 years of leadership experience in supply chain, operations and enterprise transformation. Most recently, he served as vice president, Americas supply planning and emerging...

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Fossil Group reports narrowed operating loss amid turnaround efforts

US accessories company Fossil Group has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 10, 2026, revealing a significant improvement in operating performance despite a decline in net sales. Full year sales decline The Texas-based group reported that net sales for the full year 2025 totaled 1 billion dollars,...

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How Paris Fashion Week put product before virality

Set within a bubble of spring-like freshness, Paris Fashion Week autumn/winter 2026 offered a parallel reality. While the media was filled with images of Israeli-American strikes in Iran, the catwalks presented a different world, one determined to evoke desire. In the face of the violence of war and its economic repercussions, brands abandoned...

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Zalando meets 2025 expectations and forecasts further growth

Berlin-based online fashion retailer Zalando increased sales and operating profit during the 2025 financial year. Management now anticipates further growth for the current year and has announced a comprehensive share buyback programme. “Our 2025 results demonstrate our strength in execution: we promised profitable growth and delivered at the...

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Japan: A guide to spring/summer 2026 fashion and textile trade shows

Trade shows provide a unique opportunity to experience Japan's traditional techniques and craftsmanship. They also serve as a platform for connecting with domestic buyers and brands, and for building networks with industry professionals from Europe, the US, and Asia. As the season begins in earnest from March, early consideration of exhibiting...