Marc O'Polo news and archive

Fashion dynasties: Nepo baby or deserving successor?

Fashion is all about a network of connections, but what if they don't have to be forged, and are instead inherited? In the past few months, the internet has come to recognise that Hollywood is a breeding ground, not just for good looks, but for privilege. While the concept and the debate it sparked is not particularly groundbreaking, the...

Business

Marc O'Polo announces expansion plans in Europe, Canada

Marc O’Polo has announced plans to establish a physical presence in five new countries in the autumn through shop-in-shop concepts. The Swedish-German fashion brand said Thursday it has struck deals with a number of leading retailers: Hudson's Bay Company in Canada, Magasin du Nord in Denmark, Attica in Greece, Coin and Rinascente in Italy, and...

Business

Marc O’Polo partners with Retraced for more supply chain transparency

Image: Marc O’Polo & Retraced Swedish-German premium brand Marc O'Polo has entered into a strategic partnership with Blockchain start-up Retraced to achieve greater transparency in its supply chain and to be able to individually trace each item. In doing so, the fashion company is not only tackling an important milestone in its own...

Retail

Marc O’Polo gives online shop a new look

After introducing the new "Scandinavian Studio" shop concept for stationary shops, Swedish-German premium brand Marc O'Polo has now also revamped its online shop. Marc-o-polo.com presents itself in a new look and feel that focuses on a new modernity, concentrates more on younger target groups and has an even more international orientation....

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These holiday campaigns are set to grab customers' attention

Fashion brands, apparel manufacturers and retailers are ringing in the Christmas season with these campaigns and collections. With slogans like “Happiness belongs to us,” “Your Style. Your Sound. Your Christmas” and “Coming home for Christmas - Travel lightly,” they place themes like community, returning to normalcy and sustainability at the...

Business

Marc O’Polo to open online stores in 18 new countries

Marc O’Polo has announced plans to open online stores in a further 18 countries as part of its internationalisation strategy. The new countries are Denmark, Greece, Portugal, Norway, Iceland, Croatia, Serbia, the US, Canada, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Qatar, New Zealand, India, Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong. The roll-out will start...

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Marc O’Polo reveals rebranding and FW21 campaign at Paris event

Swedish-German premium brand Marc O’Polo has revealed its Fall/Winter 2021 campaign at an event in Paris that also marked the start of a rebranding and internationalisation strategy with a heightened focus on modernity, sustainability and youth. The campaign was revealed at the Ellia Art Gallery on Wednesday evening to an audience of some 300...

RetailFeatured

Buying in lockdown: what brands expect from the FW21 order season

Fashion weeks are crucial for retail fashion buyers to connect with brands, seek out trends, feel garments, and assess inventory for the coming season. For this FW21 season, due to travel restrictions and lockdowns taking place worldwide, buyers have had to adjust to mostly digital shows and remote buying appointments. Retailers are under...

Apparel

Marc O’Polo FY’13 sales up 4 percent

REPORT_ Marc O’Polo has reported an increase in sales of 4 percent for the business year 2012/2013 (as of May 31, 2013). The share of sales generated in Germany accounted for 67 percent. Exports account for 33 percent. For the business year 2013/2014 Marc O’Polo aims at a further increase in sales. During the current business year the company...

Apparel

Marc O’Polo’s FY 2011/12 sales grow by 9.2 percent

Marc O’Polo in the financial year 2011/12 (as of May 2012) recorded an increase of 9.2 percent in its sales. This record growth has been the best for the company since it was founded 45 years ago. The increase in sales was due to successful national and international expansion strategy. With the collections Marc O’Polo Modern Casual and Smart,...