Fashion
Spain Retail: a case for optimism
Despite a decline in fashion sales in January, February bucked the trend, and the data points to a stable performance for the sector in 2025, with online taking the lead. Although the deflation in the apparel and footwear sectors is not good news, retailers in general remain optimistic about the future - as shown by the import data - supported by the economic growth the country has experienced and is expected to continue to experience
New fashion chapter in Düsseldorf with TWODAYS
Set to debut alongside Düsseldorf Fashion Days, TWODAYS introduces a compact and refreshed approach centred on concentration, quality and relevance—paired with Neonyt’s sustainable fashion platform
Primark CEO resigns amid allegations of misconduct
Associated British Foods (ABF) has announced that Paul Marchant has resigned as CEO of Primark amid allegations of misconduct. He will be replaced on an interim basis by Eoin Tonge, ABF’s finance director
Gerry Weber goes bankrupt again
After its German parent company was declared insolvent, the Dutch branch of women’s fashion chain Gerry Weber has filed for suspension of payments. This is the third bankruptcy in six years
Financial head of Capri Holdings to join Macy’s
The US department store chain has shuffled its executive team to drive its Bold New Chapter strategy. In particular, Thomas J. Edwards will become chief operating officer and chief financial officer
H&M posts weaker-than-expected first quarter
The Sweden-based fashion group has posted weaker-than-expected first quarter results, but remains optimistic about the future as it continues to focus on long-term profitable growth
Inditex reports strong full year results
The Spain-based fashion group, which owns Zara and Massimo Dutti, among others, has reported a strong performance for the fiscal year 2024, with both sales and profits up year-on-year
Mango posts strong 2024 results
The Spain-based fashion retailer has posted strong results for fiscal 2024, with turnover up by 7.6% and net profit up by 17% as compared to the previous year
Shein seeks to reassure investors amid US policy changes
The China-based fast fashion giant has reported that it is experiencing strong growth. The reassurance came after US President Donald Trump first announced the end of the minimis rule
Zalando and Diane von Furstenberg announce exclusive partnership
The Germany-based online multi-brand retailer has become the exclusive retail partner for the Belgian fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) in Europe
Caleres partners up with Favorite Daughter
The US-based footwear company has signed an exclusive licensing agreement to launch the first line of Favorite Daughter shoes, starting with the Fall 2025 season
Fashion and footwear exports from Uruguay end 2024 with a positive balance
After a rocky start to 2024, Uruguay’s fashion and footwear sales grew by 4% throughout the year, according to Uruguay XXI
Japan Retail: no concrete forecasts as the country adjusts to a new economic paradigm
While the online channel continues to stand out in a retail market that has seen a slight increase in spending since September 2024, the fashion sector has struggled the most, most likely due to the warm weather that has affected seasonal shopping. For footwear in particular, after a year of low prices, there’s reason to wonder if the picture of near-zero interest rates could hurt consumer behaviour, as their confidence wanes. The overall stability of imports, despite currency fluctuations, doesn't allow for a concrete forecast
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