Urban Outfitters full-year sales lift on solid fourth quarter; namesake brand remains sore spot Urban Outfitters Urban Outfitters The Philadelphia-based company said total retail segment net sales increased 2% in the fourth quarter, with comparable retail segment net sales increasing…
New Guards Group debuts at Mido trade show with eyewear collections Translated by Nicola Mira New Guards Group is striding ahead in the world of eyewear. Two years after setting up a dedicated division, the Italian fashion group, controlled by…
Bain Capital, MV Credit acquire controlling stake in Pronovias Translated by Roberta HERRERA Pronovias Founded by Alberto Palatchi in 1922, the Spanish bridal company was acquired by BC PartnersKKRPermira Pronovias – DR “Pronovias is pleased to announce that its main…
Sneaker studio Fctry Lab inks $6 million investment Los Angeles-based footwear prototyping lab and venture studio Fctry Lab announced its debut on Wednesday, launching with an initial $6 million tranche round of financing. Fctry Lab co-founders Omar Bailey and Abhishek Som –…
Expanding Dune London names US sales VP The Dune Dune London Based in Los Angeles, Borkowski joins from fashion/lifestyle retailer Ted Baker Bringing “extensive brand experience from across the retail sector”, she has also worked with ChloeJimmy Choo CEO Nigel…
Pentland Brands makes strides with sustainability moves Forget talking the talk, Pentland Pentland Brands This includes 16 million consumers impacted by Pentland Brands’ initiatives “to help people live positive, active, sustainable lifestyles” while 165,000 people have benefited from “important support provided across UK…
Janie Samet, France’s most famous fashion critic, dies at 91 Janie Samet, France’s most famous fashion critic and the long-time reviewer of Paris daily Le Figaro Janie Samet She passed away in Cannes on Sunday, aged 91. Samet’s career reached its…
David’s Bridal reportedly facing bankruptcy U.S. retailer David’s Bridal is struggling to manage its costs after emerging from bankruptcy five years ago, and it is working with advisers as it explores its options, sources told the New York Times on Saturday.…
ASOS own brands in off-price link-up with Secret Sales ASOS has linked up with Secret sales, the fast-growing premium off-price marketplace for fashion, sportswear and beauty brands. Asos At launch, the link-up covers a selection of up to 1,000 products…
Marta Ortega, chairwoman of Inditex, to receive a 1 million euro salary in 2023 Translated by Roberta HERRERA The non-executive chairwoman of the Spanish textile conglomerate Inditex Marta Ortega, chairwoman of Inditex, and Óscar García Maceiras, CEO – DR At…
