U.S. retail sales unchanged; consumers showing resilience By Reuters U.S. retail sales were unexpectedly flat in September as households cut back on purchases of motor vehicles and other big-ticket items like electronics and appliances amid stubbornly high inflation and rapidly…
EU says Shopify to improve platform to make online shopping safer By Reuters The European Commission said on Friday e-commerce business Shopify Reuters Shopify committed to change the design of its templates to include fields for company information and contact…
Superdry upbeat but cautious as profits return Superdry Superdry Its report wasn’t all perfect, with a few red flags in there about lower profit for the current year and a lending facility not yet signed, sealed and delivered. But the…
Skechers takes direct control of Northern European business Translated by Nicola Mira After posting record results in 2022, withSkechers The Skechers store in Esbjerg, Denmark “We can’t wait to further expand our reach in Europe by combining the Sports Connection…
Australia’s Culture Kings opens first U.S. flagship store Australian streetwear retailer Culture Kings opened on Saturday its first US Flagship store, on the Las Vegas strip under Caesars Palace. Culture Kings opens first US flagship store – Culture Kings Spanning…
Shein plans U.S. expansion Global online fashion, beauty and lifestyle retailer Shein Shein plans U.S. expansion. – Shein Shein will open a center in California in 2023, followed by a third in the Northeast at an unspecified date, adding to…
Diversification and quality: the strategy behind the Portuguese textile industry’s transformation Translated by Roberta HERRERA The Portuguese textile industry is currently undergoing a transformation in order to recover from the pandemic and solidify its position as Europe’s leading partner for…
Sofie Dolva on her new responsibilities as director of CIFF and the fair’s upcoming 60th edition Translated by Roberta HERRERA From February 1 to 3, the Danish fashion and accessories fair will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a new edition…
Cuoio di Toscana consortium renews collaboration with Thebe Magugu Translated by Nicola Mira Cuoio di Toscana, a tannery consortium based near Pisa, in Tuscany, is keen to provide continuing support to emerging designers. For the Cuoio di Toscana Prize, introduced…
Strong Canada retail sales forecast adds fodder to rate hike argument By Reuters Canadian retail sales edged down 0.1% in November from the previous month before bouncing back in December, data published on Friday showed, adding to other recent data…
