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VF to buy Supreme

Nov 10, 2020 / United States
The branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories group VF announced a definitive merger agreement has been achieved to acquire Supreme, a privately-owned global streetwear brand from current investors, The Carlyle Group and Goode Partners

Zalando's revenue up by 21.6%

Nov 10, 2020 / Germany
Zalando has announced revenue increasing by 21.6% in the third quarter. Sales volume was up by 29.9%. The company considered this as a quarter of exceptionally strong and profitable growth

COVID-19 to lead to a 22.2% decline in footwear consumption in 2020

The World Footwear' experts panel, gathering specialists from all over the world, is foreseeing a drop in global footwear consumption of 22.2% in the current year, a figure in line with the previous edition forecast (22.5%)

Imports of footwear with a dark picture in the first semester

The most recent statistics for footwear trade in 2020 show a very dark, albeit expected, picture. In the first semester of the year, footwear imports fell in almost every country

Capri reports revenue and earnings above expectations

Nov 9, 2020 / United Kingdom
The global fashion luxury group announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2021. John D. Idol, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said revenue and earnings surpass the company's expectations

Europeans have around 773 euros less in 2020 due to COVID-19

Nov 6, 2020 / Europe
The Germany-based market research company GfK has announced the results of the newly released study “GfK Purchasing Power Europe 2020”. This year, the study also includes the Corona Impact Index, which illustrates the impact of COVID-19 on European countries

Building a digital presence: what steps to consider?

Today we bring you the ultimate check list you need to bear in mind when defining the strategy to build your business or brand a meaningful and relevant digital presence. Check it out

Steve Madden: sales above expectations

Nov 6, 2020 / United States
The New York-based fashion name has announced financial results for the third quarter. Notwithstanding, revenue decline of 30.9% compared to similar period in 20119, Steve Madden is pleased with results above expectations

Alibaba and Richemont invest in Farfetch

Nov 6, 2020 / China
Hangzhou-based e-commerce business Alibaba and Swiss-based luxury goods conglomerate Richemont SA will invest 1.1 billion US dollars (0.93 billion euros) in online luxury fashion retailer Farfetch and its new Chinese market operations

Lemon Jelly: Closing the Loop

Nov 5, 2020 / Portugal
The Portuguese-based brand has a new project based on the idea that nothing is destroyed, and everything is transformed. It is called: Closing the Loop. The brand has recently won the Best Carbon Footprint Initiative award at the Sustainable Fashion Awards 2020

Next Riva live talk is focusing on the 2022 fashion market

Nov 5, 2020 / Italy
“The 2022 fashion market, shifts & strategies”: a reflection on the fashion market for the last of the #playfashion live talks

UK: Calls on customers to start Christmas shopping earlier

Nov 5, 2020 / United Kingdom
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) launched a new national advertising campaign calling on the public to start their Christmas shopping earlier to help spread demand during what is traditionally the busiest shopping time of the year

A week dedicated to the Portuguese Leather Goods Industry

Nov 4, 2020 / Portugal
CTCP and APICCAPS promoted, from the 19th to the 23rd of October, a week dedicated to the leather goods sector. This week had a wide program of online initiatives, such as webinars about production, brands, technologies, luxury and fashion trends

Retail trade turnover in Latvia grows in September

Nov 4, 2020 / Latvia
Calendar adjusted data (at constant prices) compiled by the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) show that in September 2020 total retail trade turnover rose by 5.9% (compared to similar period in 2019)

Speedo appoints new Global Brand Director

Nov 4, 2020 / United Kingdom
Pentland Brands, the group owning Speedo, has appointed Kev McFadyen as the new Global Brand Director for the brand known for being a key player in swimming accessories
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