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Eddie Bauer preps for growth as Authentic taps e-commerce and wholesale partner

The parent company of Eddie Bauer, Authentic Brands Group, is prepping the brand for global growth through the appointment of Outdoor 5, LLC (Oved). The licensing firm will oversee the brand’s e-commerce and wholesale operations, as well as its design and product development in the US and Canada. Catalyst Brands will retain responsibility for...

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Nike quietly offloads virtual sneaker subsidiary RTFKT

Sportswear giant Nike has sold RTFKT just over a year after it shuttered the virtual sneaker subsidiary. The move comes as the company continues to refocus on its sportswear business under the guidance of chief executive officer, Elliott Hill. Nike confirmed the news in a statement initially issued to The Oregonlive, in which it said the sale,...

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New Balance names Ger Wright as VP sales EMEA

Ger Wright has been appointed as New Balance’s vice president sales for the EMEA region. The executive announced her new position on LinkedIn, where she said she was “energised to be back in a brand leadership role”. Wright added that in the role she will work “alongside the team to capitalise on the momentum New Balance is creating and to take...

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Why fashion companies are suing over Trump tariffs ahead of Supreme Court ruling

As the US Supreme Court prepares to rule on the legality of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, a significant legal mobilisation is underway across global fashion businesses and supply chains. According to Bloomberg reporting, more than a thousand companies have now entered the courts, positioning themselves for what could become one of...

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Canada Goose bolsters leadership for international market growth

Canada Goose store Credits: Canada Goose Canadian luxury performance brand Canada Goose has unveiled a series of strategic appointments and departures within its executive management team. The leadership restructuring is designed to support the company’s long-term strategy and enhance operational excellence across key international markets....

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Aritzia achieves 42.8 percent revenue growth in Q3, driven by US expansion

Aritzia Inc. has achieved a financial milestone, reporting record net revenue of 1.04 billion Canadian dollars (749.83 million dollars) for the third quarter of fiscal 2026. This represents a robust 42.8 percent increase over the previous year, fueled by a 34.3 percent rise in comparable sales across all channels and geographies. The "Everyday...

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Aubade restructures its sales organisation in France to accelerate its omnichannel strategy

Lingerie house Aubade, part of the Calida group, is undergoing a major structural transformation. Under the leadership of its managing director, Claire Masson, the company announced the creation of a centralised retail team on Thursday, January 8. This new entity merges the retail, space management and wholesale divisions to respond more...

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Ermenegildo Zegna appoints new chief innovation & AI officer

Ermenegildo Zegna has promoted Marco Barberini to group chief of staff officer and chief innovation & AI officer. Barberini announced his new role, which he took on at the beginning of the year, on the professional networking site LinkedIn on Thursday. He has been with the Zegna brand for almost eight years, which belongs to the Italian fashion...

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Puma appoints new vice president of global brand marketing

Puma has appointed Nadia Kokni to the role of vice president of global brand marketing. Kokni took over the marketing management role effective January 1, the Herzogenaurach-based sporting goods company announced on Thursday. In this position, she will report directly to chief brand officer Maria Valdes. In her new role, she will lead the global...

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Vivobarefoot partners with NFL star to drive barefoot awareness

British footwear brand Vivobarefoot, known as a leader in the barefoot (minimalist) shoe movement, has announced a partnership with NFL American football wide receiver Mack Hollins to champion barefoot education and “foot freedom”. The move marks Vivobarefoot’s first step into the world of professional sports as it looks to showcase how...

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Aura Blockchain Consortium welcomes Marcel Härtlein as new chief executive

Aura Blockchain Consortium, the non-profit organisation founded in 2021 by LVMH, OTB Group, Prada Group and Cartier (part of the Richemont group), has officially announced the appointment of Marcel Härtlein as chief executive officer and secretary general. The executive takes over the operational leadership of the consortium with the aim of...

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Morellato Group acquires Italian operations of Fossil Group

Morellato Group has acquired the distribution operations of Fossil Group in Italy. “The deal establishes a new and important synergy between two leading groups in the international watch and jewellery market. Its aim is to further strengthen the presence in Italy of prestigious brands such as: Fossil; Emporio Armani; Armani Exchange; Michael...