China’s JD.com to spin off industrial, property units in Hong Kong float By Reuters E-commerce firm JD Reuters JD.com said it would continue to hold a stake of more than 50% in the units, JD Industrials and JD Property, upon…
Reformation opens first Canadian flagship in Yorkville Sustainable womenswear brand Reformation Reformation opens first Canadian flagship in Yorkville. – Reformation Located at 87 Yorkville Ave, the 3,556-square-foot flagship features the brand’s tech-driven retail concept, first introduced in 2017, at its…
Pitti Uomo’s 103rd edition kicks off with a bang Translated by Nicola Mira After the rain, the sun shines. On Tuesday, the Pitti Uomo menswear show kicked off under stunningly sunny blue skies. As soon as the doors opened, a…
H&M profit gets Q1 Sellpy boost, says womenswear, COS and Arket are strong H&M H&M Operating profit rose to SEK725 million (€65m/£58m/£69m) from SEK458 million, corresponding to an operating margin of 1.3%, up from 0.9%. It had been expected to…
Uniqlo owner expected to post 30% profit rise, as investors eye China results By Reuters Second-quarter results from Japan’s Fast RetailingUniqlo Uniqlo The company, Japan’s biggest retailer, reported a 2% dip in operating profit in the first quarter, partly due…
Zalando extends offer to underrepresented communities Translated by Cassidy STEPHENS Zalando The Berlin-based platform recently expanded its own range of 63 black-owned brands in fashion, beauty and jewelry. – Zalando These include Los Angeles based brand Karl Kani, as well…
Showfields opens fourth store in Washington, D.C New York-based lifestyle discovery store Showfields has opened its doors in the Georgetown district of Washington, D.C., unveiling its fourth permanent location. Showfields opens fourth store in Washington, D.C. – Showfields Known for…
Eloquii acquired by FullBeauty Brands FullBeauty Brands announced on Friday it has agreed to acquire plus-size fashion brand Eloquii Inc. from Walmart. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. Eloquii The New York-based plus-size company said the acquisition of Eloquii…
Viktor & Rolf appoints Matteo Franceschini as CEO Translated by Nicola Mira A change at the top for Viktor & Rolf A look by Viktor & Rolf for the Fall/Winter 2022 – © PixelFormula Franceschini joined Renzo RossoMinelli Prior to…
Ex-Mothercare chief joins Laura Ashley owner Gordon Brothers in top EMEA role Mark Newton-Jones, the former head of Mothercare Laura Ashley The global advisory and investment firm is highly active in the fashion sector. It owns the Laura Ashley It…
