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California AG: Amazon forced Levi’s, Hanes to raise prices

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has released a series of unredacted court documents detailing how US e-commerce giant Amazon allegedly pressured fashion and lifestyle brands to inflate prices across the retail market. The filings, part of an ongoing antitrust lawsuit in the San Francisco Superior Court, implicate major industry names such...

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Preventing fashion burnout: how 'always on' mode is blocking the industry's creativity

Lisa Krage is the founder of Swiss Performance Systems and a specialist in performance coaching and corporate health. She develops measurable performance systems for high-performers in demanding positions and for ambitious companies. Her approach is based on scientific stress and performance diagnostics, methods from elite sports, and over a...

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Aiayu achieves 22 percent growth in gross profit in 2025

Danish clothing and lifestyle brand Aiayu achieved a 22 percent increase in gross profit in 2025, according to a press release. Gross profit increased from 3.8 million euros (4.47 million dollars) in 2024 to 4.64 million euros in 2025. Net profit after tax rose in the same period from 740,000 euros to 970,000 euros. Equity grew from 3.7 million...

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Kering's strategic plan raises union concerns over job security

Following the strategic plan announced by Kering in Florence on April 16, unions are expressing concern about the future of jobs and have requested a meeting with CEO, Luca de Meo. In a statement today, the national secretariats of Filctem Cgil, Femca Cisl and Uiltec Uil acknowledged the important statements made to shareholders. However, they...

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Mulberry's 'Back to Mulberry Spirit' strategy boosts global sales performance

British lifestyle brand Mulberry has delivered a strong sales performance for the second half of the 2026 financial year, supported by a turnaround strategy focused on brand reignition and full price discipline. The group reported constant currency sales growth of 13.6 percent during the second half (H2) of the 52 weeks ended March 28, 2026....

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Levi's executive appointed new CEO at Van de Velde

Belgian lingerie group Van de Velde has appointed Marc Dambremez as chief executive officer. According to a press release, he will take up the position on August 31, 2026. He succeeds Karel Verlinde, who is leaving the organisation after seven years. Dambremez has been tasked with accelerating the company's next phase of growth. With over 15...

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Paris conference calls for free passage through Strait of Hormuz

At the Paris conference on the Strait of Hormuz, the approximately 50 participating countries demanded the immediate, unconditional, and complete reopening of the strait by all parties in the Iran war. “We demand the restoration of the pre-war conditions for free passage and the unrestricted respect for maritime law,” said French president...

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Richemont forgives 100 million euros of debt for Belgian brand Delvaux

Belgian luxury brand Delvaux has had its financial burden lightened. Parent company Richemont has forgiven 100.6 million euros (118.7 million dollars) of its debt, according to a report by Belgian business-focussed newspaper De Tijd. The debt has been converted into shares. This move strengthens Delvaux's balance sheet. It is not the first time...

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Fashion pulse: India - March 2026

Consumer prices (March) Fashion prices in India rose 2.81 percent year-on-year in March, below the overall inflation rate of 3.40 percent, according to India’s National Statistical Office (NSO). The clothing and footwear category, which carries a 6.53 percent weight in India’s consumer price index, has remained relatively stable, with inflation...

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Associated British Foods signals potential Primark demerger

UK-based group Associated British Foods (ABF) is anticipated to present a strategy to decouple its Primark fashion business from its diversified food portfolio this Tuesday, according to Reuters. The move follows a comprehensive structural assessment intended to enhance long-term shareholder value. Primark currently maintains a retail footprint...

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Association: ships in Gulf region to remain insured

Despite the war with Iran, German ships in the Gulf region can continue to be insured. This was announced by the German Insurance Association (GDV). “Insurers are adjusting terms and prices, but are not pulling out,” said Jörg Asmussen, general manager of the GDV. War risk insurance, which typically covers damage from incidents such as mines, is...

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From shoe company to AI: Allbirds' stock surge loses steam

The stock market surge of the former shoe company Allbirds, following its surprising pivot to the artificial intelligence (AI) business, is losing steam. The stock fell by more than 35 percent on Thursday after its price had previously increased approximately sevenfold. Allbirds was once a popular shoe brand, particularly in tech circles, which...