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US Supreme Court urged to reject Vetements trademark appeal

A representative for the US government has urged the Supreme Court to decline Vetements’ attempt to register its name as a trademark in the region. In a newly filed petition, solicitor general John Sauer has backed an initial decision by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in 2021 to deny the registration due to the generic nature of the...

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Report: Trade barriers are accelerating Chinese enterprise globalization

Efforts to reduce dependence on China are instead accelerating the global expansion of Chinese companies, according to the Global Supply Chain Report 2025 released by the HKUST Li & Fung Supply Chain Institute. The report finds Chinese firms are rapidly building production, R&D and logistics hubs across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the...

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Tissa Fontaneda raises capital to fund international expansion

Madrid-based, Spanish leather goods brand Tissa Fontaneda is entering its 15th anniversary in 2026 with its first-ever external investor, as it looks to accelerate its international expansion in key markets, including the US and the Middle East. In a statement, Tissa Fontaneda, which has become known for its handcrafted ready-to-wear and...

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Head of Farfetch owner Coupang resigns following data breach

The chief executive officer of South Korean tech giant Coupang has announced his resignation on the back of a data breach that was said to have compromised 33.7 million customers and resulted in the launch of class-action lawsuits. Park Dae-jun, who had joined the company in 2012 before taking up the helm in May 2025, said in a statement to the...

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Roots reports “strong” Q3 driven by positive consumer demand

Canadian premium outdoor-lifestyle brand Roots has reported sales were up 6.8 percent to 71.5 million Canadian dollars for its third quarter ended November 1, as direct-to-consumer momentum continues. The Q3 growth was driven by direct-to-consumer sales, from its retail stores and e-commerce sales, which were up 4.8 percent to 56.8 million...

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BuDhaGirl acquires French brands Kumali and ShanShan

US-based lifestyle brand BuDhaGirl is expanding its global presence with the acquisition of two French jewellery brands, Kumali and ShanShan. BuDhaGirl, which is rooted in the belief that beauty becomes meaningful when paired with ritual, and known for its All Weather Bangles, is utilising the acquisition to the Zen Collective, a new holding...

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EU raids Temu headquarters in Dublin

The European Commission has raided Temu’s European office in Dublin during an announced inspection, the Financial Times reports. The investigation stems from allegations that the Chinese e-commerce platform receives state aid from Beijing to secure subsidies. This financial support reportedly enables the company to offer products at even lower...

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Authentic Brands Group to accelerate TikTok Shop selling

Authentic Brands Group, the global brand development and licensing platform, which includes brands such as Reebok, Champion, Quiksilver, Juicy Couture and Forever 21, has tapped Pattern Group Inc. to accelerate its marketplace growth across TikTok Shop. Pattern Group accelerates brands on global e-commerce marketplaces, leveraging proprietary...

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What sustainability and circularity experts predict for fashion in 2026

With 2026 fast approaching, FashionUnited asks six sustainability and circularity experts what fashion and retail should expect next. Fashion in 2026: Sustainability and circular experts on what’s coming next 1. Tiina Nyman, founder at Circular Fashion News Resale continues to drive the strongest momentum in circular fashion. The number of...

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Barcelona-based Go PopUp closes a 300,000 euro funding round

Barcelona-based platform Go PopUp has closed a 300,000 euro funding round led by Ona Capital. The platform connects space owners with brands and agencies seeking unique locations for launches, activations or immersive campaigns. Ona Capital is a Catalan venture capital fund specialising in promoting tech start-ups in their growth phase. Several...

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Peter Alexander on expanding his pyjamas brand internationally

Australian premium sleepwear and lifestyle brand Peter Alexander has been in the UK for just over a year. Since its online launch, the sleepwear and gifting brand, a household name in its home country and New Zealand, has opened three stores in London and Kent, and is fast becoming a high street staple. What started with a 3,000 Australian...

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Punt Roma exceeds 150 million in sales: reduced debt, increased equity and new openings

In a year marked by significant strategic moves for Victrix Group, the parent company of Punt Roma, the company closed 2024 by reinforcing its expansion drive. This was previously signalled mid-year with the acquisition of brand rights for the German company Gerry Weber and subsequently for Samoon. Six months later, the accounts for the full...