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…
Alphabet’s miss fans inflation fears across digital advertising By Reuters API Google The negative results shattered many expectations that Google, which is the world’s largest digital advertising platform by market share, would remain strong in a weakening economy and reinforced…
Lululemon to open flagship store on Champs-Elysées in Paris Translated by Nicola Mira For several weeks there have been rumours among Parisian commercial real estate experts about the yoga and fitness apparel specialist Lululemon. The Canadian brand, already present in the French capital…
JD Sports Fashion H1 profits fall, but H2 starts strongly JD Sports Reuters The company recorded revenue of £4.418 billion (based on IFRS 16 figures), up from £3.885 billion. But operating profit dropped to £332.9 million from £396.8 million, and…
Kontoor Brands sales hit by U.S inventory snags, Covid lockdowns in China U.S denim group Kontoor Brands Inc. announced on Thursday revenues for its recently ended third quarter decreased by single-digits, hit by U.S. retailer inventory rebalancing efforts in the quarter…
Bestseller posts record results for 2021-22, but prudence is in order Translated by Nicola Mira In fiscal 2021-22, closed on July 31 2022, Danish fashion group Bestseller A look by Vero Moda, one of the Bestseller group’s brands – DR…
Sway, Zerocircle, Notpla win Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize The Tom Ford Sway, Zerocircle, Notpla win Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize. – Tom Ford The global competition, powered by nonprofit Lonely Whale, with title sponsors Tom Ford Beauty and The…
