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Calvin Klein’s Carolyn Bessette moment is an opportunity PVH didn’t take

When Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy appears on screen in the new television series Love Story: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, viewers see a fashion moment that once defined an era: slip dresses, camel coats, clean tailoring and an almost monastic restraint. It was the look of 1990s Calvin Klein, the label where Bessette worked as a publicist before...

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Levi Strauss completes sale of Dockers brand to Authentic

US denim giant Levi Strauss announced the final closing of the sale of its Dockers brand to the US brand management firm Authentic Brands Group on February 27, 2026. This transaction marks a significant shift in the long-term strategy of the company as it seeks to streamline operations and focus on high-growth assets. The divestiture follows a...

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Soles4Souls acquires Erren Recondition to scale circular solutions

US-based nonprofit Soles4Souls has announced the acquisition of Erren Recondition, a Netherlands-based specialist in footwear and apparel reconditioning. The move is designed to enhance the ability of Soles4Souls to provide scalable circularity services for brands and retailers, focusing on extending product lifespans and reducing textile waste....

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a.k.a. Brands quarterly losses widen despite uptick in FY25 sales

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. has reported revenue growth for both the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025, supported by continued momentum in the US and expansion of its physical retail footprint. For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the company recorded net sales of 164 million dollars, representing an increase of 3.1 percent compared...

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Victoria Beckham plots stores in New York and Paris as sales rise

Victoria Beckham is on a growth path. The British luxury brand is preparing to open new stores in New York and Paris this year following a 19 percent uptick in sales for 2025. According to WWD, the company saw overall sales rise to 170 million dollars last year, as categories like leather goods, denim and beauty continued to evolve. Its EBITDA...

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US retail sales decline

US retail sales weakened at the start of the year. They fell by 0.2 percent month-on-month in January, as the Department of Commerce announced in Washington on Friday. The retail sector is of great importance to the US economy. Economists had, on average, anticipated a slightly stronger sales decline of 0.3 percent. In the previous month,...

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European competition plan overlooks textiles

The European Commission unveiled the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. In the presence of leaders from the Committee of the Regions (CoR), executive vice president Stéphane Séjourné presented an initiative designed to fundamentally strengthen the EU's competitive position against major powers such as China. Strategic...

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Greenpeace accuses Shein of selling contaminated products in EU

The environmental organisation Greenpeace has accused Chinese fashion retailer Shein of continuing to sell harmful products in the EU despite warnings. “Shein's audacity is shocking. The company promises to protect consumers before the EU Parliament, yet in reality, it continues to sell heavily contaminated products,” said Moritz Jäger-Roschko,...

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Jack and Sage expands into logo wear segment through Kastlfel acquisition

Colorado-based outdoor apparel company Jack and Sage has acquired the assets, intellectual property and inventory of sustainable apparel label Kastlfel, marking a strategic expansion into the sustainable basics segment. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction also includes a partnership with Kastlfel’s parent company,...

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BlackRock reportedly preparing to take stake in Vinted

Investment management firm BlackRock is believed to be circling a stake in Vinted as part of a deal that would value the fashion resale platform at around eight billion euros (seven billion pounds). According to SkyNews, BlackRock is among a string of new investors that are said to have agreed to participate in the company’s secondary share...

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Understanding Marc Cain's growth strategy for the US and Canadian markets

Marc Cain has spent almost a decade intentionally and strategically building its presence in North America. Now, the German womenswear label is preparing to take a more dedicated approach to the US and Canada following an organisational realignment of its business. Towards the end of last year, the company announced the appointment of Jessica R’...

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Radley parent company reportedly eyeing sale after 10 years of ownership

The parent company of Radley is reportedly exploring a sale of the British handbag brand after a decade of ownership. According to Sky News, private equity firm Freshstream has appointed FTI Consulting to oversee a review of strategic options for the business, with a sale among the considerations. A source for the media outlet noted that Radley...