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on 22/05/2019 at 05:33

The Benetton family’s holding company will not replace its departing CEO, giving the second generation of the family a bigger role in managing its economic empire, a source close to the matter said. […]

on 22/05/2019 at 05:24

The end of an international arrangement aimed at ensuring the wellbeing of Bangladeshi garment workers is likely to undermine safety by making factory owners responsible for maintaining standards. […]

by jbraun@fashionnetwork.com ( Jennifer Braun) on 22/05/2019 at 03:45

Urban Outfitters Inc. reported record first-quarter sales on Tuesday, but it was its foray into the rental subscription market that really had people talking.&nbs […]

by rdriver@fashionnetwork.com ( Robin Driver) on 22/05/2019 at 02:56

The department store retailer posted disappointing first-quarter results on Tuesday, as slipping sales were compounded by mounting costs, and also announced the opening date of its upcoming NYC flagship. […]

on 22/05/2019 at 01:05

TJX Cos Inc raised its full-year profit forecast and beat quarterly same-store sales estimates on Tuesday, as the off-price retailer’s steep discounts attracted more shoppers. […]

on 22/05/2019 at 01:01

Same-store sales fell more than expected at J.C. Penney Co Inc in the first quarter and its net loss nearly doubled after the retailer exited its appliance and in-store furniture businesses. […]

on 22/05/2019 at 00:23

Kohl’s Corp cut its full-year profit forecast and reported lower-than-expected quarterly results as the department store chain sold fewer full-price spring apparel and saw weak demand for home goods. […]

by dmuret@fashionnetwork.com ( Dominique Muret) on 22/05/2019 at 00:20

Milan has lost Prada, MSGM and N°21. Giorgio Armani, however, will be there in force, both opening and closing the event, which welcomes four new names: Youser, David Catalan, Edithmarcel and Miguel Vieira. […]

by corentin.chauvel@gmail.com ( Corentin Chauvel) on 22/05/2019 at 00:04

The owner of brands including Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger announced on Tuesday that it has appointed the former Ralph Lauren CEO to the newly created role of president.&nbs […]

by shalliday@fashionnetwork.com ( Sandra Halliday) on 21/05/2019 at 15:24

Prada has become the latest luxury group to plan to cut back its wholesale distribution as it seeks to create a unified image and uniform pricing for its high-end products. […]

by bsantamaria@fashionnetwork.com ( Barbara Santamaria) on 21/05/2019 at 14:52

British fashion house Erdem has designed an exclusive capsule collection that will be available exclusively on Mytheresa.com from Thursday 23 May. […]

by bsantamaria@fashionnetwork.com ( Barbara Santamaria) on 21/05/2019 at 13:45

River Island has doubled the size of its Intu Lakeside store to 21,000 sq ft following recent upsizes there by Zara, H&M and Next. […]

by bsantamaria@fashionnetwork.com ( Barbara Santamaria) on 21/05/2019 at 11:50

Luxury beachwear brand Seraphina is opening a pop-up on King’s Road in London for the 10th consecutive summer, while artisan clothing brand An Indian Summer is returning to the area after its debut pop-up last year. […]

by bsantamaria@fashionnetwork.com ( Barbara Santamaria) on 21/05/2019 at 11:33

Timon Drakesmith is stepping down as CFO of malls giant Hammerson shortly after it reported a 6.2% slump in net rental income in a turbulent retail backdrop. But his exit and the slump don't appear to be directly linked. […]

by shalliday@fashionnetwork.com ( Sandra Halliday) on 21/05/2019 at 10:56

It looks like Urban Outfitters-owned Anthropologie is going to open its first store in Northern Ireland with the company having launched a recruitment drive for staff in Belfast. […]

by gdeeny@fashionnetwork.com ( Godfrey Deeny) on 21/05/2019 at 10:42

The Outnet is one of fashion’s most successful e-tailers, and a key division within Yoox Net-A-Porter (YNAP), the fashion industry’s online store leader. We met its MD, Emma Mortimer, to hear her latest plans. […]

by shalliday@fashionnetwork.com ( Sandra Halliday) on 21/05/2019 at 10:21

The British luxury giant has announced the opening of its first pop-up boutique in the Nammos Village district of the holiday island with its highest-end luxury collections to be available there. […]

on 21/05/2019 at 10:17

NYX Professional Makeup has unveiled its first-ever celebrity collaboration -- with none other than the drag queen Aquaria. […]

by shalliday@fashionnetwork.com ( Sandra Halliday) on 21/05/2019 at 09:57

The streetwear trend has been impacting the luxury sector for a while and a new survey from luxury marketplace and VIP concierge service HushHush shows it has taken over from the opulent luxury of years gone by. […]

by shalliday@fashionnetwork.com ( Sandra Halliday) on 21/05/2019 at 09:08

Fashion dragged UK online retail sales growth down last month and m-commerce went into reverse with pureplay e-tailers suffering more than multichannel players as warm weather dented consumer interest in shopping. […]

on 21/05/2019 at 08:38

The rapper and singer has teamed up with the fashion brand on a limited-edition collection for men and women featuring "Old Town Road" imagery. […]

by bsantamaria@fashionnetwork.com ( Barbara Santamaria) on 21/05/2019 at 08:35

H&M has launched a rainbow-themed capsule collection celebrating the LGBT+ community, and pledged to donate 10% of proceeds to the UN Free & Equal campaign. […]

by shalliday@fashionnetwork.com ( Sandra Halliday) on 21/05/2019 at 08:31

A number of small UK-based designer labels with huge potential are among those sharing a key BFC grant this year with the fashion body also offering business mentoring to these young companies. […]

by bsantamaria@fashionnetwork.com ( Barbara Santamaria) on 21/05/2019 at 08:10

Luxury fashion retailer Net-A-Porter, looking to lock in more customers through personalisation, has updated its iOS software so that it can be used to deliver personalised shoppable content. […]

by shalliday@fashionnetwork.com ( Sandra Halliday) on 21/05/2019 at 07:43

Shaftesbury's strength in Covent Garden, Seven Dials, and Carnaby helped it in the first half as London's West End retained its appeal and the company had minimal exposure to failing retail chains. […]

by shalliday@fashionnetwork.com ( Sandra Halliday) on 21/05/2019 at 07:04

Value footwear chain Shoe Zone may have seen its sales falling slightly in the first half up to March 30, but the company’s ability to boost its product gross margins helped to keep profit on an even keel. […]

by shalliday@fashionnetwork.com ( Sandra Halliday) on 21/05/2019 at 04:16

Mike Ashley-led Sports Direct International has exited its stake in Australian online retailer MySale Group, a filing showed on Monday. […]

on 21/05/2019 at 02:59

U.S. footwear companies, including Nike Inc and Under Armour, on Monday urged U.S. President Donald Trump to remove footwear from the proposed tariffs list on goods imported from China. […]

by glacombe@fashionnetwork.com ( Gabriella LACOMBE) on 21/05/2019 at 02:38

Gabriela Hearst has launched into menswear with a premiere collection of pants, jackets, t-shirts, crewnecks and sweaters, designed as clean, simple pieces in a neutral color palette. […]

by rdriver@fashionnetwork.com ( Robin Driver) on 20/05/2019 at 22:31

Ascena Retail Group has announced that its Dressbarn brand is planning to begin a wind down of its operations, yet another step in its parent company’s efforts to turn its business around and improve shareholder value. […]