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Source Fashion: What to expect from the January 2026 edition
Source Fashion, the responsible sourcing fair, has announced a strategic shift for its upcoming edition at Olympia London, moving to an earlier dates from January 13 to January 15, 2026. With this new slot the organizers aim to establish the event at the start of the global sourcing calendar, allowing UK buyers and product teams to align...
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Aubade restructures its sales organisation in France to accelerate its omnichannel strategy
Lingerie house Aubade, part of the Calida group, is undergoing a major structural transformation. Under the leadership of its managing director, Claire Masson, the company announced the creation of a centralised retail team on Thursday, January 8. This new entity merges the retail, space management and wholesale divisions to respond more...
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Aura Blockchain Consortium welcomes Marcel Härtlein as new chief executive
Aura Blockchain Consortium, the non-profit organisation founded in 2021 by LVMH, OTB Group, Prada Group and Cartier (part of the Richemont group), has officially announced the appointment of Marcel Härtlein as chief executive officer and secretary general. The executive takes over the operational leadership of the consortium with the aim of...
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Festive footfall buffers fashion as in-store sales outpace online
The final week of 2025 brought a modest +0.35% increase in total like-for-like (LFL) sales, a resilient result considering it was measured against a massive +11.30% base from the previous year. In a week dominated by the Christmas and Boxing Day bank holidays, the UK retail sector saw a clear divide: physical stores thrived on festive footfall,...
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Mamas & Papas reports improved underlying performance with operating profit up
Mamas & Papas operated against a challenging economic backdrop in 2025 but delivered an improved underlying performance across the group, with profitability strengthening despite continued cost and consumer pressures. According to the holding company accounts filed with the UK's Companies House, which represent the full business, the group...
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FashionUnited's best feature stories of 2025
Every year, the FashionUnited editorial team strives to present compelling feature stories to you, our readers. Covering fashion, retail, business and people, 2025 has once again seen the publication of numerous outstanding articles. We have compiled some of our favourites for you, organised by category. Fashion Addictions to second-hand fashion...
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Best of 2025: The year in interviews
2025 has been a busy period for the industry, with leadership overhauls, retail expansions and international growth reflecting a dynamic market. To get insight into this continuous evolution, FashionUnited spent the year catching up with business leaders, founders and more. Here are some of the best interviews of the year: Priya Downes, Nudea...
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Bloomberg: Saks Global faces potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing
Saks Global, the parent company of luxury department store Saks Fifth Avenue, is considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US. This move is being considered a last resort amid growing financial difficulties, according to reports from Reuters and Bloomberg News. The potential filing comes as the company grapples with high debt and...
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Safilo and Pierre Cardin renew eyewear licence until 2031
Safilo Group and the maison Pierre Cardin have signed an early renewal of the global licence agreement for the design, production and distribution of its optical frames and sunglasses collections. The agreement extends the current partnership until December 31, 2031, consolidating an industrial and commercial relationship that began in 1991. The...
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Video: Tony Ward haute couture Fall/Winter 2025/26 Full show highlights
Experience the Tony Ward Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/26 runway from Paris Haute Couture Week. This full fashion show showcases the Lebanese designer’s latest couture collection — where meticulous craftsmanship, sculptural silhouettes and luxurious fabrics come together in an unforgettable display of artistry. Watch models glide in exquisitely...
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