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S.Oliver gives Black Label a new look

S.Oliver has introduced its 'new' Black Label. The Rottendorf-based clothing retailer's line is getting a refresh, S. Oliver confirmed in response to a request from FashionUnited. The industry magazine Textilwirtschaft had previously reported on the new edition of the Black Label. The focus of the relaunch is the positioning of the label, which...

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S.Oliver CPO: Provide other brands with a platform to grow

A lot is happening within the portfolio of the S.Oliver Group. Following the recent acquisition of womenswear brand Lala Berlin, the German apparel company from Rottendorf is now reorganising the accessories division of its eponymous main line. FashionUnited spoke with Chief Product Officer (CPO) Sonja Balodis during the latest order period in D...

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S.Oliver appoints new chief product officer

German fashion company S.Oliver has announced the appointment of Sonja Balodis as chief product officer (CPO), seeing her join the firm’s management team. In the position, Balodis will oversee responsibility for the product areas of the group’s portfolio of brands, which include S.Oliver, Comma, QS by S.Oliver and Triangle. Balodis initially...

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S.Oliver Group names new CEO

German fashion retailer S.Oliver Group has named its new CEO after announcing earlier this month the exit of former chief Claus-Dietrich Lahrs after just three years in the role. The Rottendorf-based group has tapped Jürgen Otto for the top job as of February 1, a car industry veteran who spent 12 years as CEO of automotive suppliers Brose, as...

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Indonesian garment workers are asking 5.5 million US dollars from Uniqlo and s.Oliver

Fashion companies Uniqlo and s.Oliver were recently called upon in an open letter from Indonesian workers to pay the compensation to which they are entitled. Exactly seven years ago, on April 22, 2015, the Indonesian garment factory Jaba Garmindo closed its doors, putting more than 2,000 workers out on the street. Since then, they have kept...

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S.Oliver Head of Sales Daniel Schmidt: "Currently we are above the level of 2019"

S.Oliver finally wants to leave the pandemic behind and starts the year optimistically. FashionUnited visited the Rottendorf-based clothing supplier during the Düsseldorf Order Days. Sales Director Daniel Schmidt explains why the company has changed the order rhythm, how the current order date has gone and to what extent prices have been...

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German fashion group S.Oliver to buy footwear brand Copenhagen Studios

German fashion group S.Oliver is to acquire footwear and accessories brand Copenhagen Studios in July. “With Copenhagen and the two founders Julian and Johannes Rellecke, we welcome a brand to our portfolio that is on a promising path not only in Germany but also internationally,” said S.Oliver Group CEO Claus-Dietrich Lahrs in a release. He...

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S.Oliver may exit India

German clothes retailer s.Oliver may exit the Indian market and rework its business plan for the overall Asian market. The prevailing slow consumer sentiment in India over the past 12 months has forced the retailer to review its local operations. The company is working on possible options for the future, especially in consideration of the still...

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S. Oliver reports 5.3 percent rise in 2013 sales

REPORT_ The s. Oliver Group ended the 2013 business year with group sales of 1.621 billion euros (2.195 billion dollars), which equates to a 5.3 percent increase in sales. “2013 was an eventful but, at the same time, very successful year for s.Oliver. Not only were we able to report continued positive net sales as in previous recent years, we...

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Refurbished s. Oliver eyes growth

Low entry price on apparels, resized stores and shorter fashion lines are working well for German apparel brand s.Oliver. The company is now looking to adopt a multi-channel sales strategy, including online retail and mobile phones, to boost revenues and position the brand as a casual fashion destination. The company has reworked store sizes...

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S.Oliver India to pump in funds for retail expansion

S.Oliver India, the local arm of the German apparel retailer, will invest close to two million euros (Rs 14 crores) to add 20 points of sale to its existing 10 stores over the next six months. This is part of the 20 million euros (Rs 143 crores) investment it announced for India in 2012. Apart from the new stores, the retailer has also reworked...

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Northeast Calling: High-end labels eye the seven sisters

India’s Northeast region is emerging as the latest destination for upscale apparel and accessories labels. Many top brands are rushing to take advantage of the growing demand in states such as Assam, Tripura and Manipur. From the makers of sports and fashion wear to branded jewellery chains, retailers are heading to the seven sisters either to...