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Under Armour joins US Cotton Trust Protocol

Under Armour has joined the US Cotton Trust Protocol, taking a step forward in efforts to improve transparency and responsibility in cotton sourcing. Through the membership, the sportswear brand will gain access to verified, field-level data on key environmental metrics, including water use, greenhouse gas emissions, soil health and land use....

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Innovative Eyewear reports record sales growth for first quarter 2026

US-based smart eyewear developer Innovative Eyewear has announced preliminary unaudited sales results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company, which manufactures products under the Lucyd, Reebok, Nautica, and Eddie Bauer brands, achieved preliminary first quarter (Q1) sales of approximately 0.81 million dollars. This figure...

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Ski: Rossignol capitalises on strong winter to boost sales

Paris, France – April 22, 2026 (AFP) – Ski equipment manufacturer Rossignol has improved its sales for the 2025/2026 season, following two difficult winters. The brand announced on Wednesday that the increase was due to strong visitor numbers at ski resorts. For its financial year ending March 31, the French group achieved a turnover of 346...

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Sperry continues relaunch with European distribution partnership

Footwear label Sperry is continuing its relaunch in Europe through a new partnership with Dubois, which has been appointed as the “regional engine” by the US brand’s parent company Authentic Brands Group. Following a “high-impact” return to the UK and Ireland markets, Sperry has now set its sights on mainland Europe, specifically the Benelux and...

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Safilo signs agreement to acquire Spy+ and Serengeti brands

Eyewear company Safilo has announced an exclusive agreement with Bollé Brands to acquire Spy+ and Serengeti. The two US brands are active in the sports, outdoor and high-end eyewear segments. Spy+, an authentic and established brand in the sports and sunglasses sector, will further strengthen Safilo's presence in sports and outdoor distribution...

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Moncler Group closes Q1 2026 with revenues up 12 percent

Moncler Group reported consolidated revenues of 880.6 million euros (1,035 million dollars) for the first three months of 2026, an increase of 12 percent at constant exchange rates (+6 percent at current exchange rates). The board of directors today approved the interim management statement for the first quarter. Last year, the first three...

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Switzerland: watch exports fall by 1 percent in March

Swiss watch exports contracted by one percent in March to 2.1 billion Swiss francs, driven down by the US market, according to figures published on Tuesday by the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH). American market in decline In March, exports to the US, the largest market for Swiss watchmakers, fell by 1.6 percent compared to the same...

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The Fashion Pact and Fashion for Good launch Circular Fibre Collective

A new cross-industry initiative has been launched by major players in the circular fashion world that have set out to accelerate the adoption and scaling of textile-to-textile (T2T) recycled and next generation fibres. The UK’s Fashion Pact and Dutch organisation Fashion for Good have come together to introduce the Circular Fibre Collective, an...

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CBP launches new tool for consolidated duty refunds

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has launched the first phase of its new refund system for duties collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), introducing the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool. Now live via the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal, CAPE allows importers...

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Clarks returns to profitability as turnaround strategy takes hold

British footwear brand Clarks has reported a return to the black for the financial year ended December 31, 2025. The Somerset-based company achieved an operating profit of 66.30 million pounds (89.55 million dollars), a significant recovery from the 18.10 million pounds loss recorded during the previous year. The group attributed this...

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NYC garment industry receives boost with 1.7 million dollar Local Production Fund

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), in partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), has announced the continuation of its Fashion Manufacturing Initiative (FMI) with the launch of a new Local Production Fund, backed by a combined 1.7 million dollar investment. The fund is designed to support New York...

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QVC’s US parent company files for bankruptcy

QVC Group, the US parent company of TV and social shopping firm QVC, has filed for bankruptcy after entering into a restructuring support agreement (RSA) with shareholders that hold a significant majority of its outstanding funded debt. The deal includes a prepackaged financial restructuring plan designed with the intention of reducing debt and...