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Looted stores in France: Fashion retailers suffer sharp drop in revenue

Paris - Fashion stores recorded an average revenue drop of 14 percent across France on Saturday, the day of the protests, the Alliance du Commerce reported on Monday. This decline was particularly pronounced in city centres. Indeed, city-centre boutiques and shopping centres, which were particularly affected by the damage during the October 17...

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Resale platforms pledge to help French authorities track goods looted in protests

Paris - Consumer-to-consumer resale platforms such as Vinted, Leboncoin and Ebay, on which “a significant number of stolen items have been identified”, have pledged to collaborate with national authorities to “identify and report” this content, the government announced on Tuesday. Following the looting of stores during the protests on October...

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Lenzing debuts Remod collection and expands Tencel Lyocell - HV100 network

Austrian fiber manufacturer Lenzing Group has collaborated with Japanese denim manufacturer Kaihara Corporation to launch the Remod collection, showcasing new applications for wood-based fibers. Unveiled at the Kingpins Amsterdam trade show on October 14, 2026, the collection highlights three fiber options within denim applications: Tencel...

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Damaged stores in Milan: Confimprese says 'cities cannot surrender to violence and decay'

The government is preparing to adopt extraordinary measures to secure cities, particularly Milan, following recent vandalism. Mario Resca, president of Italian retail associatio Confimprese, has commented on the alarming situation and the violent incidents across central Milan, including Piazza Duomo, San Babila and the main shopping streets....

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Debut in Berlin: Alo opens first store in Germany

US sportswear brand Alo has opened its first store in Germany in Berlin-Mitte. The yogawear specialist chose the popular shopping district of Hackescher Markt for its location. At Münzstraße 21-23, Alo now offers womenswear and menswear, footwear and accessories across an area of approximately 557 square metres. The move into Germany marks “a...

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FNH's Pierre Talamon talks French protests: 'It is better to close your shop than to have to rebuild it'

Following the extensive damage caused by the protest on Saturday, October 17, FashionUnited interviewed Pierre Talamon, president of the Fédération Nationale de l’Habillement (FNH), about the economic consequences of the damage for independent retailers; expectations of the government; and the support measures being considered. What is your...

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Benetton reportedly closes Oxford Street flagship amid restructuring

Italian retailer United Colors of Benetton has reportedly closed its flagship store on London’s Oxford Street after eight years, according to a report by The Sun. Benetton has not publicly confirmed the Oxford Street closure or disclosed how many employees may be affected. Posts on social media showed a 70 percent closing down sale. The...

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Cosmetics company sues Shein for unfair competition

Marseille - A French company, part of the Japanese cosmetics group Shiseido, demanded over 2.6 million euros from e-commerce giant Shein in court on Tuesday. The claim is for marketing beauty products without being an authorised reseller. The Marseille Economic Activities Tribunal has deferred its decision until January 26. This follows a...

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EME Studios lands in Amsterdam with a pop-up

Madrid – Spanish fashion brand EME Studios is advancing its international growth strategy with the opening of its first physical retail space in the Netherlands. The brand entered the market this Friday, October 16, with the launch of a pop-up store in Amsterdam. Located at 180 Kalverstraat in Amsterdam, the store is situated on the main...

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Vans and SZA launch collaborative collection Vansza

US footwear and apparel brand Vans and American singer-songwriter SZA have introduced their collaborative collection titled Vansza. Captured by photographer India Sleem in California, the accompanying campaign features Vans Skate Team rider Zion Wright, models Caylee Blosenski and Isabella Carr, and musician Vans. Leading the footwear line-up...

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Spanish streetwear brand Yuxus sets its sights on Europe with pop-up stores

Madrid-based streetwear brand Yuxus is preparing to enter two of Europe's main capitals with a roadmap that paves the way for a more ambitious international expansion. FashionUnited has learned that Yuxus will open two pop-up stores in collaboration with the agency Nexo Studio. The first will be located at Linienstraße 111 in Berlin, from...

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Spanish retail association ARTE partners with ESIC to advance fashion management training

The Spanish Retail Textile Association (ARTE) has established a strategic framework agreement with ESIC Corporate Education to expand specialized executive training, talent recruitment, and workforce retention across Spain’s fashion retail sector, according to an article published on World Footwear. ARTE, an industry body representing major...