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AEO, trust signals, and digital assistants: Adapting fashion brands to the new rules of AI shopping

AI commerce is quickly becoming a norm in fashion. As consumers increasingly turn to AI assistants for product discovery and recommendations, brands are being encouraged to rethink their approach to digital shopping journeys. Traditional search and e-commerce funnels are shifting towards AI-led experiences that prioritise speed, relevance and...

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Reju announces first regeneration hub in the US

Textile-to-textile regeneration company Reju, owned by Technip Energies, has selected Rochester, New York, as the location of its first US-based industrial facility, as part of its efforts to scale globally. The Reju Regeneration Hub site will span 18.9 acres on the Eastman Business Park, allowing the company to regenerate the equivalent of 300...

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“Setback by 50 years” - European fashion industry reacts to impending “Greenland tariffs”

As if the European fashion industry did not have enough on its plate already in view of rapid geopolitical shifts, impending regulation and environmental unpredictability, US president Donald Trump added to its woes this weekend: Eight countries supporting Greenland’s sovereignty - Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway,...

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India's apparel retail market to reach 176 billion dollars by FY30

India’s apparel retail sector is poised for a massive transformation, with the market expected to reach 16 lakh crore (176 billion dollars) by FY30, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. Driven by the rapid rise of e-commerce, a burgeoning "value fashion" segment, and deep penetration into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, the industry is...

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Canopy unveils wood-supply risk brief and 2bn dollar finance platform at Davos

At the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, solutions-driven environmental non-profit Canopy is announcing two initiatives aimed at reshaping how global industries source forest-based materials, as pressure on wood supply chains intensifies. First, Canopy is launching a new research brief developed with investment advisory firm Finance...

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Dfyne opens new headquarters to support growth

Scottish gymwear brand Dfyne has opened a new headquarters in Glasgow to support its ambitious growth plans and long-term scalability for its men’s and women’s activewear offering. The 21,623-square-foot headquarters in Glasgow marks a major milestone in the company’s growth, just four years after its launch, and has been designed to provide a...

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Dsquared2 and Staff International renew ready-to-wear license

Canadian-Italian fashion brand Dsquared2 and Staff International, a company controlled by the Only the Brave Group (Otb), have officially renewed their licensing agreement for the production and distribution of apparel collections. The agreement extends a 20-year collaboration, which constitutes the main asset for the ready-to-wear business of...

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Bench owner Apparel Brands reportedly joins suitors for Russell & Bromley

Apparel Brands, the parent company of Bench and Nicce, is believed to have joined the race for footwear label Russell & Bromley. According to The Times, the group is among the parties circling the ailing business, joining the likes of British retail giant Next, who is said to be eyeing the brand’s IP, and Auralis, a firm led by Weird Fish CEO...

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Blumarine parent company Blufin to cease production

Blufin spa, the parent company of Italian designer label Blumarine, is set to cease its production activities this year. The news comes less than a year after Georgian designer David Koma debuted as the fashion house's creative director at Milan Fashion Week. London-based Koma's pre-fall 2026 collection was presented in recent days....

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Saks Global secures 500 million dollars in funding to support restructuring

Luxury retail group Saks Global has unlocked 500 million dollars of funding to support operations and transformation plans under its ongoing bankruptcy process. The financing is an initial tranche of a 1.75 million dollar committed capital the company secured when it filed for Chapter 11 protection with a Texas court last week. Saks said the...

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Adolfo Domínguez: Operational turnaround amid financial pressure

Between March and November 2025, Spanish company Adolfo Domínguez has strengthened its operating performance despite a weak fashion market in Spain and a leadership shake-up mid-period. The company appointed Íñigo de Llano as CEO in May 2025, but he exited in September, after only about five months, reportedly due to a misalignment between his...

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Genesco embarks on AI-driven transformation strategy, jobs losses expected

Wholesale and licensing firm Genesco has announced the launch of a strategic transformation following a review of the business, as pressure on profitability mounts. The plan will see the US company adopt a new operating model, which will roll out in phases. As a result of the process, some positions are expected to be impacted within the IT...