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Dolce & Gabbana reshapes leadership
The Italy-based fashion house has appointed Stefano Cantino as co-chief executive officer, while the company’s co-founder, Stefano Gabbana, stepped down from his formal governance roles
Conflict in the Middle East weighs on LVMH’s first-quarter sales
The France-based luxury group has reported a mixed first quarter, with resilient demand across key markets being partially offset by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East
Uniqlo owner raises full-year outlook on strong first-half
The Japan-based fashion retailer has revised its full-year outlook upwards, following a strong first-half performance that was marked by Uniqlo’s growth at home and especially abroad
New Generation: Pedro Pereira, Vapesol
Pedro Pereira is the second generation of his family to lead Vapesol. As the Portuguese footwear components company celebrates its 28th year of business, he continues his father’s legacy
Vinted grows in 2025 as profits fall on higher investment
The Lithuania-based second-hand marketplace reported significant growth in GMV and revenue in 2025, despite a decline in profits due to increased investment in expansion, logistics, and payments
Solid growth in 2025 for Decathlon
The France-based sports retailer has reported solid growth in sales and profitability in 2025, highlighting several achievements as well in sustainability and people-related areas
Dr. Martens restructures leadership to accelerate consumer-first strategy
As part of a restructuring aimed at simplifying the operating model in line with the new consumer-first strategy, the UK-based footwear company has appointed General Managers for all its major markets
Christian Decker leaves DESMA
The managing director of the Germany-based footwear machinery manufacturer has left the company after 28 years, 17 of which were spent in this leadership role
H&M advances sustainability goals in 2025
The Swedish fashion group is making progress towards its sustainability targets, according to its latest report, with 91% of materials being sustainable and emissions down by up to 41%
Asos reports 50% rise in underlying profitability
The UK-based online retailer has reported a 50% year-on-year rise in underlying profitability in the first half, according to its latest trading update, driven by higher margins and cost discipline
MATA unveils AW26 collection, introducing women’s line for the first time
The Portuguese company unveiled its Autumn/Winter 2026 collection at the last MICAM. Focusing on waterproof performance, the collection marks the company’s entry into the women’s segment
Nike’s third-quarter profit slides on tariffs and rising costs
The sportswear company has reported a 35% year-on-year decline in third-quarter profit despite flat revenue, with higher tariffs and rising costs having a negative impact on overall performance
American Exchange Group agrees to acquire Allbirds’ assets
The brand management group, whose portfolio includes labels such as Aerosoles and Ed Hardy, has agreed to purchase the intellectual property and all assets of the eco-friendly sneaker brand for 39 million USD
H&M reports higher profitability despite slight sales decline in the first quarter
The fashion group reported improved margins and a rise in operating profit in the first quarter of 2026, despite a slight decline in sales due to currency headwinds and store optimisation measures
Designer Brands improves margins despite sales decline in 2025
The US-based company has reported a 3.9% year-on-year decline in net sales to 2.9 billion US dollars for 2025. However, it has also improved its gross margins and strengthened its financial position
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