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6 Takeaways for Retailers to Achieve a Winning Holiday Season

The kick-off for the holiday shopping season has begun, with Black Friday well underway and Cyber Monday just around the corner. As shoppers across the nation get into the festive season and begin the hunt for the perfect gifts for their loved ones, one key message emerges. While it’s not secret that shoppers receive countless marketing...

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Golden Goose Group: Net revenues up 13 percent in nine months

Golden Goose Group has filed its results for the first nine months ending September 30, 2025. The company achieved consistent revenue growth and an acceleration of the direct-to-consumer channel in the third quarter. Net revenues for the nine months amounted to 517.1 million euros, an increase of 13 percent compared to the same period in 2024....

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Nextil welcomes Maxum to capital structure, launches circular fashion vertical NextGreen

Madrid – Nextil Group continues its journey towards growth and improved profitability. The Spanish textile multinational has announced a new strategic agreement with US-based Maxum International Group. This binding partnership strengthens existing ties between the two companies. It guarantees support for the launch and growth of NextGreen, a new...

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Eco Age CEO John Higginson on the new era of proof-based sustainability

As regulators tighten the screws and consumers demand verifiable sustainability data, brands across fashion and luxury are being forced into a new era of transparency. Eco Age—long recognised for its influence on sustainability strategy, policy engagement and industry-wide advocacy—has been tracking this shift closely. Its CEO, John Higginson,...

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CIFF’s 66th edition underscores collaboration and creativity

The 66th edition of the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) is almost upon us, and with it comes the fifth volume in its CIFF City series, this time a reimagining of the supermarket. The concept, dubbed ‘CIFF Super’, intends to transform commerce into culture, bringing a B2B twist to an environment that is a familiar part of everyday...

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Giorgio Armani names new board of directors

The new board of directors of Giorgio Armani SpA is fully operational. It is composed of Pantaleo Dell’Orco (president), Silvana Armani (board member), Andrea Camerana (board member), Giuseppe Marsocci (chief executive officer and general manager), Marco Bizzarri (board member), John Hooks (board member), Federico Marchetti (board member) and...

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By Rotation partners with Lime to push low-impact festive consumerism

Fashion rental platform By Rotation has struck up a new partnership with Lime, an electric vehicle company, to encourage consumers to make more sustainable choices during the festive season. The collaboration comes on the back of research suggesting that 95 percent of London-based women want to be more environmentally conscious this Christmas,...

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Superdry plots new stores in UK and Europe

British label Superdry is eyeing a UK and European expansion, with 15 new stores planned for the coming year. “I’ve got 15 new stores on my hitlist for the UK,” chief executive officer, Julian Dunkerton, told Drapers. Dunkerton cited Dundee, Lincoln, Norwich and Bath as potential locations. He further stated that he was looking to Belgium,...

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Luxury labels Melina Bucher and Lotta Ludwigson launch Mirum capsule collection

What happens when a slow fashion luxury brand for women meets a vegan bag manufacturer? The two combine their strengths and values to create a product that exhibits all these characteristics: conscious luxury, no compromises when it comes to quality and avoiding waste, all for a more sustainable fashion industry. The result is a collection named...

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Asics denies media reports of Puma acquisition plans

Asics Corporation clarified recent media speculation suggesting interest in acquiring Puma. The company confirmed that these reports are unfounded. There are no discussions or plans regarding the acquisition of Puma. On Thursday, reports suggested that China's Anta Sports is among several firms considering a bid for the German athletic brand...

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SMCP Group announces sale of over 50 percent of capital

Fashion group SMCP (Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot and Fursac) announced on Thursday the sale of shares representing up to 51.2 percent of its capital. The process is expected to take “several months” and could allow the company “to stabilise its shareholding structure”. Context This announcement follows the forced return of 15.5 percent of SMCP’...

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The Bear House initiates global expansion strategy with Dubai store opening

The Bear House, one of India’s vibrant and design-forward menswear brands, has entered the international retail arena with the opening of its first overseas store at Dubai’s Al Ghurair Centre. The 1,100 sq. ft. location marks a major milestone for the Bengaluru-based label, founded in 2017 by Tanvi and Harsh Somaiya, as it takes its clean,...