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Greenpeace says clothes sold by Shein break EU chemicals rules

Clothing items sold by Asian e-commerce giant Shein contain dangerous chemicals at levels well in excess of EU rules, Greenpeace charged in a report published on Thursday. A spokesman for Shein told AFP that "as a precaution we will withdraw the articles that we can identify from our marketplace worldwide". Greenpeace Germany said 18 clothing...

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Walmart Q3: Leadership transition, fashion momentum and Nasdaq shift

Walmart reported solid performance in the third quarter of the current financial year as the US retail giant prepares for a change in leadership and a shift in its stock exchange listing. Long-serving president and CEO Doug McMillon announced his planned departure earlier this month, with John Furner due to succeed him in early 2026. In the...

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Global luxury “stays resilient” despite economic uncertainties and consumer shifts

Global luxury markets proved resilient into 2025, as consumers worldwide spending reached 1.44 trillion euros, to stand broadly flat compared with last year, with the luxury sector expected to improve in 2026, according to management consulting firm Bain & Company, in partnership with Altagamma, the Italian luxury goods manufacturers’ industry...

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Pronovias reportedly up for sale

Madrid – Pronovias is up for sale. The goal is to find a new investment partner with the commitment and strength necessary to fully turn around its struggling business model. Its current owners, US private equity funds Bain Capital and Clearlake, have managed to patch up the structures. However, they remain affected following the disruption...

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US company Alpha Modus sues Inditex for patent infringement

Madrid – US-based Alpha Modus, a company specialising in the development of technological solutions for retail, has filed a lawsuit against Spanish fashion multinational Inditex for patent infringement. Alpha Modus argues that the owner of chains such as Zara, Massimo Dutti and Bershka has violated its intellectual and industrial property. This...

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Dr. Martens reports improved profitability in first half as new strategy gains traction

Dr. Martens plc reported first-half results for the 26 weeks ended 28 September 2025, highlighting early progress under its new consumer-first growth strategy and a marked improvement in profitability despite broadly flat revenues. Group revenue edged down 0.8 percent to 322 million pounds, or up 0.8 percent on a constant-currency basis, as the...

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JD Sports navigates weaker consumer confidence in Q3, adjusts outlook

JD Sports Fashion plc reported delivered stable trading despite persistent macroeconomic pressures and softer consumer confidence across key markets in the third quarter. Total Group sales for the 13 weeks to 1 November rose 8.1 percent at constant exchange rates, including contributions from recent acquisitions, while organic sales increased...

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Delta Galil reaffirms full-year outlook despite increased tariff impact

Delta Galil Industries Ltd., the global apparel manufacturer and marketer, reported third-quarter 2025 results that reflected steady top-line growth, expanding margins, and continued momentum in its direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels despite ongoing tariff and macroeconomic headwinds. Third-quarter sales rose 3 percent to 539 million dollars,...

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Marquee Brands acquires California-based sock innovator Stance

Marquee Brands, the global brand accelerator, has acquired Stance, the California-based lifestyle and performance sock brand known for its bold designs and cultural collaborations. Founded in 2009, Stance now joins Marquee’s portfolio of high-profile names including Martha Stewart, Laura Ashley, Sur La Table, BCBG, Ben Sherman, Body Glove and...

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Fashion shifts away from hype as consumers demand authenticity

Fashion’s long reliance on spectacle-driven marketing is beginning to feel outdated. Industry observers note a gradual but unmistakable shift in how luxury brands present themselves, driven by changing consumer expectations and a cooling global market. Leadership changes—such as Balmain’s recent decision to part ways with Olivier Rousteing after...

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EU Commission plans to reduce internet cookie clicks

Internet users should have to make fewer clicks for cookie settings in the future, according to the European Commission. Despite massive criticism from data protection advocates, the authority intends to address further digital regulations. It plans to weaken the European AI Act, as announced in Brussels. The comprehensive package aims to...

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TJX raises annual forecasts again following surprisingly strong quarterly figures

US retail group TJX Companies Inc. (TJX) exceeded its own forecasts and analyst expectations in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. Consequently, the company set higher targets for the full year on Wednesday. The off-price specialist, represented in Europe by its TK Maxx and Homesense formats, generated net sales of 15.1 billion...