Partnerships
H&M acquires minority stake in Swedish platform Voyado
The Sweden fashion group has acquired a minority stake in the Swedish-founded retail technology platform Voyado, thus strengthening their existing partnership
JD joins forces with MattB Customs for exclusive designs
The British youth fashion retailer has partnered with MattB Customs to deliver distinct designs, starting with a duffle bag crafted from deconstructed trainers, merging artistry and sustainability
EU and Mercosur conclude free trade negotiations
Last Friday, the European Union and the Mercosur bloc agreed on the much-delayed free trade agreement. The deal is now subject to approval by the Council and Parliament
Stuart Weitzman and Swarovski unite for new holiday collection
Stuart Weitzman partnered with Swarovski Creators Lab to release crystal-adorned Stuart Power Shine pumps, a limited-edition collection combining craftsmanship and luxury fashion
Kering and Centre for Sustainable Fashion launch new governance programme
Launched by Kering and the Center for Sustainable Fashion, “Governance for Tomorrow” is a three-year programme that aims to bring together experts from different sectors to develop alternative governance models in luxury fashion
Florbela Silva from CTCP: how is Portugal modernising its footwear industry?
We spoke to Florbela Silva, Head of Innovation and Digital Fabrication and CTCP FabLab, to find out more about the FAIST project, which aims to drive a significant reindustrialisation of the Portuguese footwear industry. During our interview, we discussed the project’s objectives, tools to be leveraged, partnerships and main outcomes
Brooks and runDisney collaborate to elevate the race experience with Disney magic
This partnership will see Brooks Running create Disney-themed footwear and gear for runDisney events, enhancing the experience for the 170,000 participants who race at Disney resorts
Decathlon’s investment arm to bring sustainable fashion innovation technology to Europe
Decathlon Pulse has partnered with unspun to expand the use of 3D weaving technology across Europe, with a focus on reducing waste and promoting sustainable, locally-produced fashion with minimal inventory
Authentic and Saks Global to form a strategic venture
The joint venture Authentic Luxury Group will serve as an incubator for luxury brands, driving global growth with new strategies for licensing, retail and lifestyle expansions across multiple industries
Kizik secures distribution in Japan and Canada
The Utah-based slip-on footwear brand has partnered up with Marubeni Consumer Brands and Kanner Corporation to secure distribution in Japan and Canada, respectively
Furturmoda announces partnership with IVACE International ahead of the event
To attract a greater number of international companies, the Spanish trade fair has teamed up with the Valencian Institute for Business Competitiveness (IVACE) for the 52nd edition of the event
China and Pakistan sign milestone leather industry agreement
The Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) and the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) have signed a memorandum of understanding, marking a new chapter in the Sino-Pak leather industry cooperation
Loake Shoemakers introduces digital product passports
Ahead of upcoming EU regulations, the British leather footwear brand has teamed up with digital platform Buyerdock to integrate Digital Product Passports (DPP) across its entire product range
Kizik looks to expand its global footprint
As part of its global expansion strategy, the Utah-based slip-on footwear brand has announced that it has signed distribution agreements for Taiwan, Italy and Southeast Asia
Nike and LEGO team up
The US-based sportswear giant and the LEGO Group have announced a multi-year partnership to bring to life the many ways sport and creative play can help empower children worldwide-
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