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Retail

CCC: revenue down by 21%, but e-commerce is getting strong

Jul 20, 2020 / Poland
The CCC Group ended the second quarter with revenue of nearly 290 million euros, 21% lower than a year ago. The decrease in revenue was the result of pandemic and temporary store closures. E-commerce generated almost half of revenue in the quarter

Nike, Zara and adidas are the most valuable fashion brands

Jul 17, 2020 / World
The BrandZ top 100 ranking of the world’s most valuable brands, released by WPP and Kantar, listed the Germany-based brand as number one brand in the apparel category. Nike is followed by European-based brands Zara and adidas

JCPenney to close 152 stores and cut 1 000 jobs

Jul 17, 2020 / United States
The US-based retailer is becoming a smaller operator as it goes through a bankruptcy restructuring. JCPenney plans to lay off about 1 000 employees as it shuts down more than 150 stores

RTW Retailwinds voluntarily files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Jul 16, 2020 / United States
As a result, the retailer expects to close a significant portion of its brick-and-mortar stores. Company expects to fully repay approximately 12.7 million US dollars in remaining loan outstanding

Richemont: quarter sales down by 47%

Jul 16, 2020 / Switzerland
During the quarter under review, the group’s trading and operations were strongly impacted by Covid-19 and sales contracted significantly across all regions, channels and business areas, notwithstanding a 49% increase in China

AAFA calls for national guidance on face masks

Jul 14, 2020 / United States
In a letter sent to President Donald J. Trump, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) requested that the administration institute federal face mask guidelines to assist retail stores as the country continues efforts to reopen

JD Sports Fashion: reports 3% rise in profit, but predicts uncertain footfall

Jul 14, 2020 / United Kingdom
The sportswear retailer says pace in stores should remain uncertain but believes to be well placed to regain its pre-pandemic momentum after reporting a 3% rise in annual profit

The Feeting Room opens new store

Jul 13, 2020 / Portugal
The Portuguese-based project has opened its third store in Foz do Porto, in the north of the country. Dedicated to the promotion and commercialization of national and independent brands, The Feeting Room is focused on Portuguese Footwear brands

Tod's: Diego della Valle denies sale and talks about recovery in China

Jul 10, 2020 / Italy
The Chairman and CEO of the Italian premium fashion brand said he has no intention of selling the company. Diego della Valle says the brand is already seeing optimism in certain markets

Brooks Brothers files for bankruptcy

Jul 9, 2020 / United States
The two-century-old company filed for bankruptcy after taking the hit of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on clothing sales. Pandemic kept customers at home reducing the demand for suits and formal attire

Italy with a steep drop in exports and domestic sales

Jul 8, 2020 / Italy
According to Confindustria Moda Research Centre data for ASSOCALZATURIFICI in March footwear exports declined by 33.7% in volume and by 30% in value. In the first four months of the year, domestic sales were also down roughly by 30%

Australia: retail up by 16.9% in May

Jul 8, 2020 / Australia
According to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Retail Trade figures, Australian retail turnover rose 16.9 %in May 2020, seasonally adjusted

JB Martin closes doors

Jul 7, 2020 / France
JB Martin, born 99 years ago in Fougères and a historic player in the French footwear industry disappears as the brand was liquidated by the Paris Commercial Court at the beginning of June

Singapore: retail sales down by 52.1% in May

Jul 6, 2020 / Singapore
According to the Department of Statistics in Singapore, the country's retail sales fell by 52.1% in May 2020 from May 2019. This was the lowest recorded decline since 1986 when data started to be compiled

T.M. Lewin to close all UK stores

Jul 6, 2020 / United Kingdom
Britain-based menswear brand T.M. Lewin will close all its stores permanently. The brand will remain on the online sphere, its restructurer said on Tuesday
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