Fashion
Fast Retailing raises full-year outlook again after strong third quarter
The Japan-based fashion retailer Fast Retailing has raised its full-year outlook again after reporting strong third-quarter results, driven by Uniqlo’s operations worldwide
Inspiramais closes São Paulo edition
The 34th Inspiramais closed in São Paulo with higher professional attendance, 150 exhibitors and 22 international buyer groups from seven countries, reinforcing its role as a materials platform
France Retail: Widespread recovery remains elusive
After an uncertain 2025, the French retail market is showing few signs of widespread recovery. While online sales remain its main source of growth, overall retail has stagnated and the footwear market continues to struggle with subdued consumer demand. Meanwhile, the recent acceleration in headline inflation has not resulted in higher clothing and footwear prices, which suggests weak pricing power and ongoing promotional pressure. Against a backdrop of fragile consumer and retail confidence, it is no surprise that businesses have become more cautious in their approach to inventory management
Hugo Boss advises shareholders to reject Frasers’ takeover bid
The managing and supervisory boards of Hugo Boss have asked shareholders to reject the offer from the Frasers Group because it is too low and does not reflect the brand’s current and future potential
Primark reports sales growth in the third quarter despite retail headwinds
The UK-based fashion retailer has reported a 4% increase in third-quarter revenue, supported by new stores, despite weaker consumer demand across several key markets
Netherlands Retail: Confidence gap widens, footwear lags
Recent developments in the Dutch retail market reveal an increasing gap. Although consumer confidence has deteriorated sharply, retailers remain positive and footwear imports have shown resilience. Yet, footwear continues to lag behind the broader retail sector, facing weaker demand, persistent price pressure, and inconsistent sales. Meanwhile, online retail remains structurally strong, reflecting the ongoing shift in consumer purchasing behaviour
H&M improves profitability in the second quarter despite flat sales
The Sweden-based fashion retailer reported that sales remained broadly unchanged in local currencies in the second quarter, while improved margins and lower costs helped to increase profitability
Inspiramais to return to São Paulo in July
Focused on innovation, design and sustainability, the event will present new materials while offering research-based guidance to support product development and future collections
US retail sales continue to rise
According to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, retail sales rose for the eighth consecutive month in May, despite high gas prices and ongoing inflation
Spanish fashion retailer Tendam posts strong full-year results
The Spain-based fashion retailer, which owns labels such as Cortefiel and Pedro del Hierro, has reported a strong performance in the 2025 financial year, marked by growth in revenue and profitability
German fashion market holds steady in 2025 despite economic uncertainty
Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, the fashion and accessories market in Germany remained stable in 2025, generating 58.5 billion euros in sales, a modest increase compared to the previous year
Mango to open 45 new stores in France by 2028
The Spain-based fashion retailer will invest 66 million euros in France between 2026 and 2028, opening 45 new stores. France is Mango’s leading international market
Inditex reports strong start to fiscal 2026
The Spain-based fashion group, which owns labels such as Zara and Massimo Dutti, has reported a strong start to fiscal year 2026, with growth in sales and profitability
TWODAYS returns to Rheinterrasse for Düsseldorf editions
Igedo Exhibitions is repositioning its Düsseldorf offer around flexibility and relevance, returning to the Rheinterrasse for TWODAYS, with summer editions aligned to key city fashion moments
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