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Ranftl currently serves as regional chief executive officer for North America, a role he will hand over to Mercedes Abramo, who joins the company on March 1.

If in doubt, collaborate, which Pharrell Williams decidedly did in his latest show on Tuesday in Paris for Louis Vuitton, where he teamed up with old buddy, Nigo.

The norm-bending French designer behind edgy brand Coucou Bebe 75018 organised his first show on the sidelines of Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday featuring models in a mixed martial arts-style fighting ring.

American Exchange Group (AXNY Group) announced on Tuesday the acquisition of Urban Skin Rx, a clinical skincare brand specializing in products for diverse skin tones.

The new retail concept is designed to be an immersive destination where consumers can try out the latest innovative products from Skechers. 

​Lucy & Yak has gained a solid reputation for supporting a range of environmental issues and now the fashion brand is taking on a new challenge.

Under the tagline ‘Loved once, loved again’, responsible fashion brand Nobody’s Child has joined the ever-growing resale market with specialist Reskinned.

By David Lawder, Andrea Shalal and Steve HollandWASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump did not immediately impose tariffs on Monday but said in his inaugural address the U.S.

Lina Khan, who headed the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under former President Joe Biden until Monday, will resign from the commission in the coming weeks, she told staff in a memo.

Adidas reported what it said were better than expected preliminary fourth-quarter results on Tuesday, with strong sales and profitability for the important holiday shopping period, sealing a successful turnaround year. 

Global womenswear and lifestyle brand Club L London has appointed Dan Lorenson as its chief marketing officer, the new CMO becoming an integral part of the brand’s senior leadership team. 

​George at Asda has a new face to promote its G21 “fashion-forward” collection, with Maisie Smith taking up the role as the new range lands in stores UK-wide on 23 January.

Eco adventure travel and outdoor clothing brand Craghoppers has moved on to less familiar terrain for its new collection. It has taken to the more manicured surroundings of golf, unveiling its entry into the sport.

The polo-inspired brand founded by Lando Simonetti 40 years ago has reshuffled its management team and named Antonella Di Pietro as creative director. A busy store-opening plan is on the cards for the next three years.

The French lingerie brand has inked a partnership deal with Parisian label Inès de la Fressange. The first fruits will be visible in the summer, and a new collection is on the cards for the autumn.

U.S. fashion and accessories brand Kendra Scott announced on Tuesday it will enter the eyewear category, following a new licensing partnership with American eyewear giant, Marchon Eyewear.

German luxury e-commerce platform Mytheresa announced on Tuesday the appointment of Burkhart Grund, chief financial officer of Richemont, to its supervisory board.

​Sarabande Foundation has set up shop in Selfridges’ Oxford Street, London flagship until 23 March with its concept store and gallery dubbed House of Bandits.

Frasers Group, owned by British retail tycoon Mike Ashley, has failed to oust Boohoo’s co-founder Mahmud Kamani from the board after the fast-fashion group’s shareholders voted against the move on Tuesday.

Veteran LVMH executive Sidney Toledano has been named as the new president of the 2025 jury of ANDAM, France’s richest prize for emerging fashion talent.

Investors have high hopes for Burberry to start showing signs of progress in its turnaround when the British luxury brand reports sales for the crucial festive season this Friday.

China’s luxury market declined 18%-20% in 2024, ending a period of “exponential growth.” Sales are expected to remain flat this year, consultancy Bain & Co. said in its latest ‘China Luxury Report’, issued on Tuesday.

​Just over a month ago, budget footwear retailer Shoe Zone issued a profit warning as trading was challenging at the end of 2024. But on Tuesday, its results for the 12 months to September showed a more nuanced picture.

​Major London landlord Shaftesbury Capital has announced that high-end activewear brand Alo Yoga has opened its new UK store in the Seven Dials area of Covent Garden.

British market research company Kantar Group has announced the proposed sale of Kantar Media to H.I.G. Capital. The purchase price is approximately $1 billion and will primarily be paid in cash.

The inauguration of President Donald Trump took place on Monday, with the attendees’ attire making statements of their own.

​Pepco Group, the owner of value chain Poundland in the UK, has reportedly called in advisors to address the problems at the British retail business that has been underperforming for some time now.

L’Oréal and IBM have teamed up to leverage IBM’s generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology to advance sustainable cosmetic formulation. 

A dance to the music of menswear, where two presentations featured professional ballet dancers in a busy weekend at Milano Moda Uomo. Elsewhere, we checked out Ralph Lauren, Bally, Brett Johnson and Valextra.

U.S. luxury department store chain Saks Fifth Avenue has launched in the Indian market, in partnership with retail giant Reliance Retail, as the Indian business continues to bolster its premium retail portfolio.