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From October 27 to 29, at the Palais des Festivals, more than one hundred collections for Summer 2028 were unveiled, with the organisers reporting a stable number of trade visitors compared with the 2024 edition.

The noble fibre specialist is enhancing its digital portal, which is set to be rolled out to the other brands within the Marzotto Group’s wool division, a business that has grown in both turnover and volumes.

​Elie Tahari is returning to New York’s Madison Avenue with a limited-time retail installation marking a homecoming for the fashion brand, whose first store opened on the same avenue in 1974.

Lectra, a leading provider of technology solutions for the fashion industry, reported stronger margins in the third quarter against a backdrop of cautious customer investment.

​Independent fashion brand Miista has opened its fifth store in Los Angeles, expanding its physical retail presence to the U.S. as it continues to build a network of community-focused retail spaces.

With a turnover of over 110 million euros, a workforce of 500 employees and the integration of Canepa 1966, the group brought to MarediModa a distinctive swim and resort collection, created from designs in its archives.

The historic Swiss fine watchmaking and jewellery maison, part of the Richemont Group, has appointed Giacomo Cinelli as brand manager for Italy and Greece, with effect from October 1, 2026.

The international retail landscape keeps evolving at a fast clip, with strategic new openings, cutting-edge concept stores, and shop-in-shops in Europe’s most prestigious department stores.

It’s been a year of development firsts for TBCo. First in spring there was a launch into swimwear and now the brand debuts in Harrods with a signature line of  accessories/nightwear for autumn/winter.

Margo Marrone’s back. The founder of The Organic Pharmacy has reacquired the British health & beauty brand, more than two decades after establishing the business, “with renewed commitment to advancing its principles.”

​Knightsbridge remains one of London’s key shopping neighbourhoods and a number of labels have signed up for new stores along Brompton Road, the thoroughfare most famous for the Harrods department store.

The group interested in buying all of Poundland still wants to make a deal and has offered concessions that might appeal to its current owner. And former owner Pepco is prepared to be flexible on money it’s owed.

Both countries have welcomed the revision of a major trade agreement that will abolish customs duties on almost all Swiss exports to the world’s second-largest economy, including watches.

EU charges on cheap e-commerce packages entering the bloc, which target Chinese platforms such as Shein and Temu, could raise €6 billion a year for the EU budget from 2028 to ⁠2034, a document seen by Reuters showed.

For the Berlin-based eyewear label founded by Moritz Krüger in 2003, Los Angeles marks its third location in the US – in addition to its two stores in New York.

From December 2026, the executive, joining from Moncler Grenoble, will take over from Axel Keller, who is stepping down after more than five years at the Puig fashion house.

Now nearing its hundredth year, the ribbon manufacturer has fully integrated its production, employs 110 people, serves more than 4,000 clients, and is launching its first dedicated beachwear collection.

With a turnover of €4.2 million in 2025, Italy’s Antares is celebrating its 35th anniversary by focusing on 100% Made in Italy knitwear, supported by European exports and new openings in the South Korean and Hong Kong markets.

Puma is seeing weaker demand, particularly in Europe and North America. Despite an improved gross margin, the sportswear manufacturer remains in the red – so what does 2026 have in store?

With a turnover of €13.4 million in 2025 and Europe as its primary market, the company specialising in lace, lingerie, and fine fabrics is unveiling new offerings along with new proposals for eveningwear.

Inditex is continuing its intensive store opening programme in the UK for its portfolio of brands and has now opened Bershka at Landsec’s major Westgate mall in Oxford.

​TFG London, which owns the Whistles, Hobbs and Phase Eight brands that were recently hit by a cyberattack, has now written to its customers about the extent of the hack.

​The comeback of the Bodycare chain following its administration and acquisition has been impressive and one key aspect of that has been its community, influencer and content strategy.

​The trend in UK retail sales is proving increasingly hard to read with strong monthly variations and only the fact that consumers remain under pressure being the thread running throughout.

The RealReal on Thursday reported a 19% uptick in sales for the third quarter to $206 million, on the back of a double-digit gain in gross merchandise value (GMV).

From its headquarters in Gallarate, Inter Jersey steers its way through the complexities of the textile market by relying on an agile organisation and bio-based finishing processes. 

Columbia Sportswear raised the lower end of its full-year 2026 revenue and earnings forecasts on Thursday after reporting third-quarter results ahead of expectations. 

Amazon.com projected fourth-quarter revenue largely below Wall Street estimates on ⁠Thursday, raising concerns over muted retail demand over the crucial holiday season.

Czech arms billionaire Michal Strnad has offered about €30 billion ($33.5 billion) to buy the family holding company behind eyewear firm EssilorLuxottica SA, according to a letter seen by Bloomberg.

A former finance director and later head of operations at the house, Clarisse Godbillon is returning to Lemaire with broader responsibilities.