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Copyright trial begins: Shein accuses Temu of infringement on ‘industrial scale’

The two-week copyright trial between Shein and Temu kicked off in the UK’s High Court today, unveiling rising tensions over business rights between the online Chinese retail competitors. According to Reuters, Shein accused Temu of copyright infringement on an “industrial scale”, while Temu countered that Shein’s legal pursuit was merely an...

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Fairly Made to open New York office following appointment of North American head

Fairly Made, a French traceability platform, is venturing into the US with plans to open an office in New York and the appointment of a director for the North American region. Sydney Ellis confirmed her new position at Fairly Made on LinkedIn, where she said: “Over the past decade, I’ve worked at the intersection of sustainability and business...

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Claras Materials launches in US to supply feedstock for textile recycling sector

Claras Materials LLC has launched in the US as a specialist supply chain business focused on post-consumer textile raw materials for the region’s growing fibre-to-fibre and chemical recycling markets. The North Carolina-based company said it aims to address ongoing supply challenges facing textile recyclers, particularly around securing...

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Nike facing class action lawsuit over tariff refund allegations

Sportswear giant Nike is at the centre of a consumer-fronted class action lawsuit over allegations that it was withholding refunds on tariffs and raising prices. In the lawsuit, filed with the US district court in Oregon, consumers claimed that Nike could "recover the same tariff payments twice – once from consumers through higher prices and...

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Audemars Piguet becomes official timekeeper of Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour

Swiss haute horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet is strengthening its commitment to premium sport by entering the professional padel circuit through a dual strategic alliance. The brand becomes the official timekeeper of the Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour and, at the same time, has signed a collaboration with Spain's Agustín Tapia, the...

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Inditex and perfumer Jo Malone reject The Estée Lauder's brand infringement allegations

Madrid – Late last week, new information emerged about the legal battle initiated by the US-based The Estée Lauder Companies against British perfumer Jo Malone and Spanish fashion giant, the Inditex Group. The company accuses the perfumer and the fashion group of infringing the rights of the Jo Malone London brand, which has been owned by Estée...

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M&S acquires Lichfield distribution centre to boost online fashion growth

British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced a conditional agreement to acquire a 437,000 square foot fully automated fashion distribution centre located in Lichfield. The facility, previously operated by British online fashion retailer Asos, is scheduled to become operational within the M&S network in 2027. The acquisition is expected...

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Tool to watch: GFA Policy Matrix Asia

After successful editions covering the EU and Americas, non-profit Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) has released its GFA Policy Matrix: Asia. The resource is designed to map sustainability and social matters related legislation in the fashion industry across the region and focuses on eight major manufacturing countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China,...

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Safilo: sales reach 273 million euros in first quarter

Net sales for Safilo reached 272.9 million euros (320.5 million dollars) in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 0.4 percent at constant exchange rates. “The first quarter of 2026 confirmed the continuity and strength of our operational and financial performance. Our resilient business model is supported by a solid brand portfolio and...

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The RealReal achieves double-digit growth in Q1 2026

The US luxury resale platform The RealReal has reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company experienced double-digit growth across its primary metrics, driven by an expanding active buyer base and increased demand for authenticated second-hand fashion. Gross merchandise value (GMV) for the first...

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Aritzia's retail expansion drives record financial performance in Q4 and full year

Canadian fashion house Aritzia has reported that its real estate expansion strategy served as a primary catalyst for its record-breaking financial performance in the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended March 1, 2026. The company reached net revenue of 1.19 billion Canadian dollars (0.87 billion dollars) in the final quarter, up 36.2...

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Havaianas brand drives Alpargatas to highest-ever quarterly EBITDA

Brazilian footwear giant Alpargatas recorded its highest nominal quarterly EBITDA in history during the first quarter of 2026, supported by strong volume growth in its flagship Havaianas brand. The company achieved an adjusted EBITDA of 299.50 million reais (60.55 million dollars), representing an expansion of 5.50 percentage points compared to...