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- Purified launches zero plastic shoeby nigel.taylor@fashionnetwork.com ( Nigel TAYLOR) on 26 April 2024 at 15:41
As eco footwear goes, this one sounds like the real deal. It’s a sneaker called ABACA and it’s being hailed as the first ever zero-plastic, bio-neutral shoe that’s actually “proven to enrich soil at end of life”.
- GFK UK consumer confidence on the ups again as finances outlook remains solidby nigel.taylor@fashionnetwork.com ( Nigel TAYLOR) on 26 April 2024 at 15:41
It’s on the rise again. UK consumer confidence in April gained another two points on the back of optimism about personal finances.
- Lucia Marcuzzo of Levi’s says that “even at tough times like the current, a DTC strategy fosters growth”by oguyot@fashionnetwork.com ( Olivier Guyot) on 26 April 2024 at 14:44
The new managing director Europe of the US denim giant, which has recently opened a new flagship on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, has talked to FashionNetwork.com about the brand’s growth drivers.
- Adolfo Domínguez quadruples its annual profit, reaching €126.7 million in saleson 26 April 2024 at 14:25
The Spanish company reported a 10.9% increase in revenue for the last fiscal year. It also recently renewed its partnership with Puig, set to initiate trading on May 3, for the distribution of its fragrances.
- French Federation reveals Paris menswear and couture show schedulesby gdeeny@fashionnetwork.com ( Godfrey Deeny) on 26 April 2024 at 13:00
France Federation reveals Paris menswear and couture show schedules, with debuts by Ardazaei and returns by Thom Browne and Charles de Vilmorin in couture; and a men’s debut by Berlin-born magazine label 032c.
- David Koma launches new eco-focused swim and beach lineby shalliday@fashionnetwork.com ( Sandra Halliday) on 26 April 2024 at 11:38
As swim lines become more sustainability-focused, it’s no shock that the new Let’s Swim offer by David Koma is all about protecting sharks, preserving the oceans and cleaning up beaches.
- Positive Luxury Awards winners include Monica Vinader, Bav Tailorby shalliday@fashionnetwork.com ( Sandra Halliday) on 26 April 2024 at 11:16
Luxury-focused British group Positive Luxury has named its annual Positive Luxury Awards winners with a number of smaller UK names winning due to their focus on certain key criteria.
- Shein to face tougher online content rules as EU designates it as very large online platformon 26 April 2024 at 10:52
The European Union designated Chinese-founded fast-fashion company Shein as a very large online platform (VLOP) after it reported a huge number of users, the EU said in a statement on Friday.
- Move over Jets, Charles Tyrwhitt also partners with New York Yankeesby nigel.taylor@fashionnetwork.com ( Nigel TAYLOR) on 26 April 2024 at 10:38
Premium menswear Charles Tyrwhitt is striking out to widen its casualwear credentials. The retailer, with operations in London and New York, has become a ‘Proud Partner’ of the New York Yankees baseball team.
- L Catterton acquires a majority stake in Kiko Milanoon 26 April 2024 at 09:34
Investment firm L Catterton has announced that it is acquiring a majority stake in family-owned Kiko Milano. The deal would value the cosmetics brand at €1.4 billion.
- Roger Vivier launches campaign starring Laura Dernby shalliday@fashionnetwork.com ( Sandra Halliday) on 26 April 2024 at 06:43
Roger Vivier had interesting news on Friday, announcing that American Academy Award winner Laura Dern, “ambassador and friend of the House”, is starring in the first installation of its ‘Travelling Icons’ video series.
- UK retail sales see sharp fall in April says CBIby shalliday@fashionnetwork.com ( Sandra Halliday) on 26 April 2024 at 06:34
Anyone hoping for better news for UK retail with the spate of April reports is likely to be disappointed if the first of them is any guide. The CBI’s regular monthly survey has shown retail sales falling “sharply”.
- Seraphine announces LA store opening off Rodeo Driveby shalliday@fashionnetwork.com ( Sandra Halliday) on 26 April 2024 at 06:26
British maternity brand Seraphine is to open its first Los Angeles store in late April, bringing its total US store count to three locations.
- Walmart ex-chairman Rob Walton to retire from boardon 25 April 2024 at 22:42
Walmart said on Thursday that Rob Walton would retire from the board of the big-box retailer at the end of his term on June 5.
- Columbia Sportswear sales decline 6% in Q1by bfitzgerald@fashionnetwork.com ( Benjamin Fitzgerald) on 25 April 2024 at 22:19
Columbia Sportswear net sales decreased 6 percent to $770 million in the first quarter, on the back of lower wholesale revenues in the United States and Canada.
- Kering Beauté names Alexandre Choueiri as president and CEO for the Americasby jbraun@fashionnetwork.com ( Jennifer Braun) on 25 April 2024 at 21:50
Kering Beauté has appointed Alexandre Choueiri as the new president and chief executive officer for the Americas, signaling its commitment to the beauty market in the region.
- Snap beats first-quarter expectations with ad platform improvementson 25 April 2024 at 21:40
Snap beat Wall Street’s expectations for quarterly revenue and user growth, as improvements to its advertising system delivered results faster than anticipated, sending its shares up 21% in after-market trading.
- Spanish retail giant Inditex opens Zara franchise in Caracason 25 April 2024 at 21:38
Spanish fast fashion retailer Inditex on Thursday relaunched its business in Venezuela with the opening of a Zara store via a franchise agreement.
- Skechers posts another record-breaking quarter on international, D2C salesby bfitzgerald@fashionnetwork.com ( Benjamin Fitzgerald) on 25 April 2024 at 21:32
Skechers U.S.A. Inc. announced on Thursday record sales of $2.25 billion, a 12.5% increase, for the first quarter, on the back of double-digit increases in international and direct-to-consumer sales, respectively.
- Karen Millen taps Nicole Ari Parker for The Icons Vol.6 collectionby jbraun@fashionnetwork.com ( Jennifer Braun) on 25 April 2024 at 21:16
London-based fashion brand Karen Millen has tapped American actress and philanthropist Nicole Ari Parker as the face of The Icons Vol.6 collection.
- Analysis: why is Burberry a possible takeover target?by shalliday@fashionnetwork.com ( Sandra Halliday) on 25 April 2024 at 17:43
Burberry’s falling share price puts it in the sights of deep-pocketed groups seeking likely takeover targets, an analyst said this week.
- Heimat Atlántica embarks on its first foray into beachwear with “The Grand Tour” collectionby ralonso@fashionnetwork.com ( Rocío ALONSO LOPEZ) on 25 April 2024 at 16:18
The Galician artisanal brand, Heimat Atlántica, steered by Montserrat Álvarez, is embracing the essence of the ocean and global voyages for its debut Spring/Summer 2024 beachwear collection, aptly named “The Grand Tour.”
- SMCP group: China, France post weak results in Q1by oguyot@fashionnetwork.com ( Olivier Guyot) on 25 April 2024 at 16:06
In Q1 2024, closed at the end of March, the parent company of Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot and Fursac recorded a revenue of €287 million, down 5% compared to the same period in 2023.
- Kering shareholders approve three new board memberson 25 April 2024 at 16:05
Shareholders of French luxury group Kering approved three new appointments to the board on Thursday, after the departure of members including long-time executive Jean-François Palus.
- Desigual partners with Tyler McGillivary for a vibrant capsule collectionby ralonso@fashionnetwork.com ( Rocío ALONSO LOPEZ) on 25 April 2024 at 16:02
The Barcelona-based fashion label Desigual has teamed up with American designer Tyler McGillivary, celebrated for her bold color palette and versatile silhouettes, to launch a 17-piece capsule collection.
- River Island emissions targets gain approvalby nigel.taylor@fashionnetwork.com ( Nigel TAYLOR) on 25 April 2024 at 15:16
River Island has joined fashion’s growing eco army, committing to a number of long-term and near-term emissions reduction targets.
- Printemps group names David Herrenschmidt as COOby mdeslandes@fashionnetwork.com ( Marion Deslandes) on 25 April 2024 at 14:26
The French department store group, owner among others of Printemps and Citadium, has named David Herrenschmidt as its new COO. He was formerly in charge of IT and technology at the Etam group.
- Mulberry adds to Pimlico and Lana lines, launches new campaignby nigel.taylor@fashionnetwork.com ( Nigel TAYLOR) on 25 April 2024 at 14:00
Spring/summer sees Mulberry continuing to explore the lock as the premium fashion brand’s “ever-evolving… emblem”.
- Primark adds click & collect to most UK stores, adds new high-profile names to advisory boardby nigel.taylor@fashionnetwork.com ( Nigel TAYLOR) on 25 April 2024 at 14:00
It looks like the 57-store trial for Primark’s click & collect scheme has been a success. The value fashion and lifestyle retail giant is rolling out the feature to all its 184 stores in England, Scotland and Wales.
- eBay livestream shopping prepares to kick off in UKby nigel.taylor@fashionnetwork.com ( Nigel TAYLOR) on 25 April 2024 at 13:58
eBay UK has revealed more details about its previously flagged UK debut of eBay Live.