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Macy's, Dick's, Target, Walmart: How major US retailers are leveraging the FIFA World Cup 2026

With the opening whistle of the FIFA World Cup 2026 blowing today, a month-long celebration of football–or soccer–begins across the host nations of the US, Canada, and Mexico. The event is expected to contribute 30.5 billion dollars to the US gross economic output alone, according to Goaleconomy, with retail and real estate positioned as sectors...

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Saint Laurent: Anouck Duranteau-Loeper appointed deputy CEO

The house of Saint Laurent (Kering group) is evolving its management structure. The company has announced the appointment of Anouck Duranteau-Loeper to the position of deputy chief executive officer in charge of product, as reported by WWD. This decision will officially take effect on July 1. This announcement follows that of her departure from...

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Sustainable fashion: consumers prioritize transparency and education, Paris Good Fashion reveals

The association Paris Good Fashion asked participants in its citizen consultation the question: “How can we make dressing sustainably and ethically desirable?”. Over 168,000 participants took part in the exercise. The main finding was that respondents' primary expectation is for more information, transparency and education, as they find the...

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VF Corp expands Swiss HQ strengthening European operations

VF Corporation has announced the inauguration of a new addition to its EMEA headquarters in Stabio, Switzerland. The 2,500 square metre space includes offices, flexible coworking areas, a multifunctional auditorium and spaces dedicated to wellbeing and sport. The site is “designed to bring people together and support how we work, connect, and...

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First T-Rex cell-derived leather bag auctioned in Paris

Paris - A leather bag reconstructed from Tyrannosaurus Rex cells is being auctioned on Thursday at the Hôtel de Drouot in Paris by the auction house Giquello. The house estimates this “unique piece” to be worth between 300,000 and 500,000 euros. Unveiled in Amsterdam this spring, the bag was created from collagen remains found in the femur of a...

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India Ratings upgrades RSWM's long-term credit outlook to stable

Indian textile manufacturer RSWM, the flagship company of LNJ Bhilwara Group, has secured a revised long-term credit rating outlook, signaling improved financial stability following a challenging two-year period. India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) upgraded the outlook for the company from negative to stable, while simultaneously affirming its...

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Fashion company Laagam open-sources AI system for corporate knowledge management

What was the return on the last pop-up? Which deals were finalised in the meeting with a supplier three months ago? What observations did the sales team relay from their latest conversation with a key client? In most companies, answering such questions still requires a fragmented search. Information is typically scattered across documents,...

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Primark appoints Lucy Slinger as chief financial officer

International fashion retailer Primark, founded in Ireland, has announced the appointment of Lucy Slinger as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Slinger will play a critical role in driving the long-term growth strategy of Primark as the business expands internationally and prepares to become a standalone entity. She joins the business from...

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ArtEZ Arnhem graduates explore identity, memory and transformation through fashion

Graduating designers from ArtEZ University of the Arts are presenting collections that examine themes of identity, memory, transformation, spirituality, and self-expression, reflecting the increasingly conceptual direction of contemporary fashion education. The 2026 cohort brings together emerging designers from across Europe, with collections...

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Navigating DPP implementation: Renoon CEO on challenges and gains

Operational questions are causing a bottleneck when it comes to DPP implementation rather than its requirements. Who owns this data internally? Which budget covers it? Which suppliers need to be onboarded first? On what timeline? These are some of the questions that DPP provider Renoon faced. The company started as an app for sustainable fashion...

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Frasers announces two billion euro bid for Hugo Boss

London - British apparel company Frasers Group (Frasers) announced on Wednesday its intention to acquire the remaining capital of German premium clothing group Hugo Boss for almost two billion euros (2.31 billion. Frasers already holds more than a quarter of the company. As Hugo Boss is listed in Frankfurt, Frasers intends to “launch a voluntary...

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Off Season evolves brand identity with debut mainline collection

Off Season, the premium sports-fashion brand founded by Kristin Juszczyk and Emma Grede, is establishing its independent brand identity beyond fanwear licensed collaborations with the launch of its first ‘Mainline’ collection. The debut ‘Mainline’ collection, launching today, June 10, aims to reimagine “athletic heritage,” explained Off Season...