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Republic Brands Group acquires Joie, Equipment and Current/Elliott

American brand management company Republic Brands Group, which owns and licenses brands in the luxury, fashion, sports, entertainment, beauty and wellness sectors, has acquired fashion brands Joie, Equipment and Current/Elliott, for an undisclosed sum. In a statement, Republic Brands Group said the trio of fashion brands, valued at 36 million US...

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Poland bans fur farming as Europe fast becomes a fur-free zone

Poland, the world’s second-largest fur producer, has banned fur farming, as the president, Karol Nawrocki, amended the Animal Protection Act, approving an eight-year phase-out of the country’s fur farming operations. The move effectively marks the beginning of the end for the European fur trade, as Poland becomes the latest European country to...

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Inditex revives growth as net profit jumps 8.9 percent

Madrid – Inditex group, the owner of fashion brands including Zara, Bershka, Massimo Dutti, Pull&Bear and Oysho, has reported its results for the third quarter of the 2025 fiscal year. During the three-month period ending October 31, the company managed to revive growth to the highest rate of the current financial year despite the ongoing impact...

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Inditex clothing reappears in Russia: permissiveness, stock mismanagement or smuggling?

Madrid – The Spanish fashion multinational is set to present the results for the third quarter of its current 2025 fiscal year this Wednesday, December 3. However, a negative news story regarding both image and operational implications has taken centre stage. This concerns the sale of garments from its Zara, Oysho, Pull&Bear, Bershka,...

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Chinese smart glasses firms eye overseas conquest

In China, AI glasses let the wearer pay in shops with just a glance at a QR code and a voice command, as a growing number of companies look to conquer both growing domestic and overseas markets. Interest in smart eyewear is soaring worldwide after more than a decade of stalled promise, with advances in artificial intelligence sparking a fresh...

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Italy's luxury brands shaken by sweatshop probes

A series of investigations into exploitative work conditions within fashion subcontractors has roiled Italy's luxury industry, with the government decrying attacks on "Made in Italy". Five fashion brands have been put under court administration since 2024 following probes by Milan prosecutors that uncovered worker abuses and a lack of oversight...

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Centric Brands bolsters kids fashion segment with Vingino acquisition

Centric Brands LLC, a leading global lifestyle brand collective, has acquired the Vingino Group, an international children's fashion and lifestyle label known for its design-led approach and strong denim heritage. The acquisition is set to significantly strengthen Centric’s international Kids division by leveraging Vingino’s operational...

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American Eagle posts strong Q3 driven by Aerie and marketing campaigns

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. reported strong third-quarter results for the period ended November 1, 2025, delivering record revenue and a marked improvement in profitability as strategic actions across merchandising, marketing and operations gained traction. The company said the momentum was amplified by the success of its recent...

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Hugo Boss expects business recovery only in 2027

Shareholders of fashion group Hugo Boss will need to remain patient as the company continues to navigate a challenging market environment. After feeling the impact of weak consumer sentiment in recent months, Hugo Boss has signaled that 2026 will serve as a transition year, with significant adjustments planned across its assortment and...

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United Repair Centre to add new repair hub in Paris

Circularity innovator United Repair Centre (URC) is opening a new repair hub in Paris in February 2026, to mark its third location in Europe, alongside Amsterdam and London. The expansion is being funded by a new investment of 3.2 million euros from a group of impact finance and social entrepreneurship investment companies, including Phitrust...

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PacSun plots Middle East retail expansion

PacSun is preparing to launch into the Middle East. The Californian lifestyle brand has reportedly struck up a partnership with Majid Al Futtaim, a shopping mall developer, to open stores across the region. According to WWD, Majid Al Futtaim will open 20 PacSun stores in key markets over the next five years, including flagship locations in Dubai...

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Prada Spa completes acquisition of Versace

Prada Spa announces the completion of the acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings today. This follows the receipt of all required regulatory approvals. The group's brand portfolio has therefore expanded. It now includes Prada, Miu Miu, Church's, Car Shoe, Versace, Marchesi 1824 and Luna Rossa. The ready-to-wear, leather goods, footwear and...