US textile/apparel imports and exports exceed pre-pandemic levels In 2022, textile and apparel imports into the USA were worth $132.2 billion, exceeding the figure of $127.7 billion recorded in 2019. Exports instead topped the $30.4 billion mark, well up compared…
Laura Ashley unveils bag line with Baggu The Laura Ashley Laura Ashley x Baggu The 13-piece collection, including a mini tote, small canvas bags, standard pouch, crescent bag and sun hats, are printed with classic Laura Ashley designs from across…
JD Sports new CEO Schultz lays out growth plans By Reuters API British sports fashion retailer JD Sports Schultz took over as CEO in September, following a tumultuous period that culminated in the ousting of long-standing executive chairman Peter Cowgill…
Rocky Brands names new CFO Rocky Brands announced on Monday the appointment of Sarah O’Connor to the role of senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, effective mid-March. Durango Boot A corporate finance veteran, O’Connor brings more than 15…
H&M Group sales rise 12% in latest quarter H&M H&M That was a good inflation-beating figure for the world’s second-largest fashion retailer. Admittedly, in local currencies the rise was only 3%, but excluding Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, the increase was…
080 Barcelona Fashion Connect adds swimwear to its offering Translated by Roberta HERRERA The 080 Barcelona The 080 Barcelona Fashion showroom adds swimwear to its offering – 080 Barcelona Fashion Connect The trade event, organised by the Catalan Fashion Cluster…
Gap sees weak sales as inflation-hit consumers rein in spending on apparel By Reuters Gap Gap Shares of the company fell about 8% in extended trading after the Banana Republic With the Federal Reserve prepared to raise interest rates more…
Walmart laying off hundreds of U.S. workers at five e-commerce fulfillment centers By Reuters Hundreds of workers at five U.S. Walmart facilities that fulfill e-commerce orders are being asked to find jobs within 90 days at other company locations, a…
Karl Lagerfeld launches digital-oriented denim line aimed at Gen Z Translated by Nicola Mira Spring/Summer 2023 will mark the debut of the Karl Lagerfeld Karl Lagerfeld Jeans The line’s aesthetic has a street-style feel, with distinctive details like K-shaped stitching,…
Aerosoles expands into sleepwear Aerosoles is expanding into sleepwear via a new licensing agreement with United Intimate Group. Aerosoles expands into sleepware. – Aerosoles Under the agreement, the global footwear brand, which was acquired by American Exchange Group in 2022,…
