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LK Bennett seeks buyer as owner launches accelerated sale process

British fashion brand LK Bennett is urgently seeking a buyer, raising renewed concerns about its future just six years after its previous insolvency. According to Sky News, the company’s owner has appointed restructuring advisers Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) to run an accelerated sale process, with potential buyers and investors contacted in recent...

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Decathlon acquires majority stake in Bikeleasing

Bicycle service provider Bikeleasing is set to get a new owner. On Tuesday, the company announced that Decathlon Pulse SAS, the investment subsidiary of French sporting goods retailer Decathlon, intends to acquire a 65 percent stake in Bikeleasing from the Brockhaus Technologies AG group. Bikeleasing explained that the transaction is still “...

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Made in Italy brands lead Christmas M&A activity

Milan - The year concludes with two significant financial transactions involving two prominent Made in Italy brands: Etro and Golden Goose. Golden Goose has been acquired by the Chinese company Hsg, an international venture capital and private equity firm, which now holds a majority stake in the group. Meanwhile, Temasek, a global investment...

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Havaianas faces boycott calls over political advertisement in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil— The famous flip-flop brand Havaianas is facing calls for a boycott from Brazilian political figures. The calls follow an advertisement deemed to be anti-right-wing ahead of next year's presidential election. In a video posted on the brand's social media accounts, Fernanda Torres asks the public “not to start 2026 on the...

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Navigating change: A look at the UK fashion industry's defining year in 2025

Between a Boohoo to Debenhams rebrand; the creation of new specialised fashion groups; and turnarounds that have seen some high street darlings get back on track, 2025 has been a definitive year for the UK fashion industry. Major shifts are underway, and so for many this year is just the start. Here are some of the most notable chop and changes,...

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Safilo and Pierre Cardin renew eyewear licence until 2031

Safilo Group and the maison Pierre Cardin have signed an early renewal of the global licence agreement for the design, production and distribution of its optical frames and sunglasses collections. The agreement extends the current partnership until December 31, 2031, consolidating an industrial and commercial relationship that began in 1991. The...

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Footwear brand Gabor has a new owner: Arklyz

Swiss investor Arklyz has acquired the German footwear brand Gabor. The company, based in Stans on Lake Lucerne, did not disclose the purchase price. According to the announcement, all regulatory approvals have been received. Gabor, previously owned by its founding family, is primarily known for its womenswear shoes. The company is now 100...

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Swinger International acquires sneaker brand Philippe Model

Philippe Model, an internationally recognised sneaker brand, has been sold to Swinger International spa. The seller was 21 Invest, the private equity fund founded by Alessandro Benetton. With this acquisition, the company strengthens its presence in the premium fashion segment. The brand's sneakers are available in key European, American and...

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Protest Sportswear acquires Swedish ski brand 8848 Altitude

Protest Sportswear has made an acquisition. The Dutch company announced just before the festive season that it is acquiring 8848 Altitude, a Swedish ski and outdoor brand. Protest Sportswear stated that the acquisition strengthens its position in the high-end technical winter sportswear segment. This move expands the Dutch company's portfolio....

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JOTT placed in receivership

Marseille - Marseille-based ready-to-wear company JOTT, which employs nearly 200 people, was placed in receivership on Thursday. A source close to the matter confirmed this on Friday, corroborating a report from La Provence. According to the ruling reviewed by AFP, the Marseille economic activities court has initiated receivership proceedings...

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AI in fashion: How Playar uses XR and AI for immersive experiences and storyliving

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the fashion industry. While some companies are waiting, others are taking bold steps forward. For the ‘AI in Fashion’ series, FashionUnited speaks with Justin-Caine Cavanas, XR and AI lead at Playar, a company specialising in immersive experiences. 1. Who are you and what do you do? I am...

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Save The Duck scales new heights with mountain expedition as it preps store expansion

Innovation has long defined the outerwear sector, where performance, protection and material experimentation drive the market forward. For Save The Duck, which sits at a crossroads between technical outerwear and city fashion, this innovative mindset is embedded in its DNA. Built on an ethical and sustainable vision, the brand continues to seek...