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Capri Holdings slips into red in second quarter

US fashion group Capri Holdings Limited slipped into the red during the second quarter of its 2025/26 financial year. The company also experienced a decline in revenue. However, the results, published on Tuesday, exceeded management's expectations. In the most recent quarter, which ended on September 27, revenue from continuing operations...

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AB Foods considers separating Primark and food business

British conglomerate AB Foods is considering separating its textile discounter Primark and its food business as part of a corporate restructuring. “Within ABF, the company has two great business divisions,” said chief executive George Weston, the grandson of the company's founder, at the presentation of annual figures on Tuesday. He noted that...

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US government suspends additional tariffs on China until end of 2026

The US will not implement its threatened retaliatory tariffs on Chinese imports until at least November 10, 2026. This is according to a White House summary of the results of the meeting between US president Donald Trump and Chinese president Xi Jinping in South Korea. The current retaliatory tariff of 10 percent will remain in effect, the US...

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Arvind Fashions shares surge following robust Q2 results

Arvind Fashions Limited (AFL), India's leading player in the casual and denim segment, has announced a strong financial performance for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025. Following the strong second quarter financial results announcement, Arvind Fashions shares saw heavy investor demand on November 3. The trading session concluded with...

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Hugo Boss now sees annual targets at lower end of ranges

Fashion group Hugo Boss is taking a more cautious view of the current year. For 2025, sales and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are expected to be at the lower end of the forecast ranges of 4.2 to 4.4 billion euros and 380 to 440 million euros respectively, due to economic uncertainties and negative currency effects. In the third...

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Luxury margins, mass-market volumes: Why eyewear is the new retail

No longer a medical niche, eyewear is establishing itself as a fully-fledged pillar of retail. The sector is at a tipping point, with margins that rival luxury, volumes comparable to the mass market and a growing appeal for tech giants. The global eyewear market is valued at approximately 200.5 billion dollars in 2024. It is projected to reach...

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Kontoor Brands raises full-year forecast again despite third-quarter profit decline

US apparel group Kontoor Brands Inc. has once again achieved a surprisingly strong increase in sales in the third quarter of the 2025 financial year, thanks to the acquisition of outdoor outfitter Helly Hansen. However, one-off charges led to a significant decline in profit. In light of the unexpectedly strong results, the company has raised its...

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Who is Bosideng, the Chinese giant that has appointed Kim Jones as artistic director?

Originating from a rural workshop in 1976, Bosideng has now established itself as China's leading puffer jacket brand, embarking on a journey into the luxury market with Kim Jones. During Paris Fashion Week in September 2025, FashionUnited had the opportunity to meet Gao Dekang, president of Bosideng. The meeting was scheduled around a major...

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Australian brand Outcast announces UK expansion

Australian womenswear brand Outcast is expanding to the UK with a dedicated local distribution hub and website as it looks to “better serve its growing regional customer base,” as part of wider plans to accelerate its international expansion. Founded in 2015, Outcast has become a hit in Australia and around the world for its “bold, confident and...

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Six Stories founder talks navigating growth and change in the bridalwear market

In a retail landscape defined by cautious spending and shifting consumer priorities, few UK apparel brands have managed to sustain the kind of drive seen at Six Stories. Founded by Lucy and Ross Menghini in Manchester, the bridal and occasionwear label has defied headwinds and continued to post strong growth since its launch in 2019. For the...

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German womenswear brand Les Lunes is insolvent

Sustainably-focused womenswear brand Les Lunes is insolvent. Les Lunes GmbH has filed for self-administration proceedings at the relevant district court in Charlottenburg, the Berlin-based company announced on Friday. The application has been accepted and the preliminary self-administration confirmed. Lawyer Torsten Martini from the law firm Gö...

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Amazon begins redundancy process for 1,200 employees in Spain

Madrid – American e-commerce multinational Amazon is making cuts in Spain, where it plans to reduce its workforce by 1,200 employees. These employees currently work in the company's corporate offices in the country. Amazon is set to make them redundant as part of the global adjustment process announced this week. According to information...