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Inditex joins Pack4Good initiative

Jun 27, 2024 / Spain
The parent company of brands such as Zara, Berksha and Massimo Dutti has joined Canopy’s Pack4Good initiative to help protect endangered forests by reforming its paper packaging

Axel Arigato appoints new creative director

Jun 19, 2024 / Sweden
The Swedish footwear and fashion brand Axel Arigato has appointed Jens Werner as creative director. He succeeds Max Svärdh, who cofounded the label with Albin Johansson in 2014

Slight increase in the attendance of foreign buyers at Pitti Uomo

Jun 18, 2024 / Italy
The first data on the final turnout at the men’s fashion fair in Florence indicates a slight increase in the number of foreign buyers, but a decrease in the number of Italian ones

JD.com partners up with Inditex

Jun 12, 2024 / China
The Chinese e-commerce retailer has partnered with the fashion retailer to launch a Massimo Dutti flagship store on its marketplace, as part of Inditex’s efforts to meet the needs of China’s digital consumer base

Inditex posts strong first quarter

Jun 6, 2024 / Spain
The Spanish-based fashion retailer has posted a strong performance in the first quarter of the year. Sales were up by 7.1% and net income was up by 10.8%, as compared to the same period of 2023

Capri results disappoint in the fourth quarter

Jun 3, 2024 / United States
As its ongoing acquisition by Tapestry awaits legal resolution after being blocked by a US regulator, the luxury fashion group reports a disappointing fourth quarter due to weak global demand

Spain Retail: concerns grow for retailers after an unexpected fall in sales

Premium ContentMay 24, 2024 / World Footwear Reports
While 2024 began with consistent, albeit modest (around 1% monthly) growth, a concerning trend emerged in March, with retail sales falling sharply by 7.9% as compared to the previous month. However, a silver lining remains. Fashion is currently the retail sector experiencing the least inflation, and consumers still hold some optimism about the overall economy. This suggests that a period of resilience may be needed from retailers, but a potential rebound could be on the horizon

Zalando Co-founder David Schneider steps down from his role as co-CEO

May 16, 2024 / Germany
The German-based online retailer has announced that David Schneider will step down from his role as co-CEO to focus exclusively on managing strategic partnerships and brand relationships

Zalando reports improved financial results

May 10, 2024 / Germany
The German-based online fashion retailer has reported a 1.3% increase year-over-year in gross merchandise volume in the first quarter of the year and a 29.6-million-euro reduction in losses

FaW Tokyo closes on a positive note

Apr 30, 2024 / Japan
Held from the 17th to the 19th of April, the Japanese fashion trade show closed on a positive note, attracting 22,901 visitors from all around the world

Primark reports strong sales growth in the H1

Apr 29, 2024 / United Kingdom
Associated British Foods (ABF) has reported strong sales growth for Primark in the first half of the year, highlighting that the Christmas season helped to offset the impact of a slow start to the cold season

US regulator moves to block Tapestry’s acquisition of Capri

Apr 25, 2024 / United States
The Federal Trade Commission (FCT) has filed a lawsuit to block the merger of luxury fashion conglomerates Tapestry and Capri Holdings, arguing that it would lead to higher prices for US consumers

Zara and H&M allegedly linked to illegal deforestation, land grabbing and violence

Apr 18, 2024 / World
NGO Earthsight has accused H&M and Inditex of allegedly using cotton linked to land grabbing, illegal deforestation, violence, human rights violations and corruption in Brazil

Slow start to 2024 for LVMH

Apr 17, 2024 / France
Amid a slowdown in demand for luxury and a challenging geopolitical and economic environment, the French-based luxury group has reported a 3% rise in revenue in the first quarter of 2024

Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli dies at 83

Apr 17, 2024 / Italy
Roberto Cavalli has died aged 83, his company has announced. One of the biggest names in fashion, the Italian designer was known for his excess, particularly his animal-print designs
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