Articles by Susan Zijp
Why do fashion companies invest in India?
Decathlon, Guess Jeans and Sandro are just a few of the fashion companies capitalising on India's growth opportunities, as the South Asian country becomes increasingly important for the fashion industry. According to Statista, the fashion market in India is expected to grow by 9.02 percent annually between 2025 and 2029. This growth creates...
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Australian footwear brand Ugg Since 1974 changes name after legal battle with Ugg
Australian footwear brand Ugg Since 1974 is changing its name overseas after a nearly decade-long legal battle with Deckers Brands, the US parent company of footwear brand Ugg, which holds exclusive sales rights for Ugg footwear in more than 130 countries. The Ugg Since 1974 name will no longer be used outside of Australia and New Zealand. In...
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British online retailer Asos expects 190 million pound loss from Atlanta distribution centre closure
British retailer Asos Plc has announced changes to the format of its distribution operations. In a press release, the online retailer explains that it wants to serve American customers through "smaller, flexible and local" locations in the US and is therefore closing its Atlanta distribution centre. This will result in a loss of approximately...
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Acne Studios achieves B-Corp certification
Swedish fashion brand Acne Studios has achieved B-Corp certification, joining a growing group of fashion companies committed to improving their environmental and social impact. Achieving B-Corp status was no easy feat for Acne Studios, the brand underscored in a press release today. To earn the certification, companies must answer more than 300...
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Shein dodges supply chain questions during UK parliamentary hearing
Amid its pursuit of a listing on the London Stock Exchange, Shein left a bad impression with British MPs during a hearing on Tuesday, January 7. The hearing is part of the UK's Workers' Rights Bill, which aims to protect workers from poor working conditions when buying imported goods. It was intended to give potential investors more clarity...
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Columbia Sportswear Company's chief technology officer exits
Skip Potter, chief technology and information officer of American sportswear company Columbia Sportswear Company, is stepping down from his role, according to a release from Columbia. Potter joined the company in August 2021 after previously serving as chief technology officer of Nike. Potter, according to his LinkedIn profile, has more than two...
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Stadium Goods to close New York store
Stadium Goods, a well-known US retailer of exclusive sneakers and streetwear, is closing its store in New York's Soho district after 10 years. The last day of operation is January 19, after which the company will focus on its online channels, Stadium Goods manager Michael Daniel told Footwear News (FN). Stadium Goods is part of Farfetch Limited....
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Puma files lawsuit over tiger logo of Tiger Woods' clothing and sneaker brand Sun Day Red
Footwear giant Puma has filed a lawsuit against Sun Day Red, Tiger Woods' clothing and sneaker brand, according to a filing with the US Patent and Trademark Office. The company has filed a motion to block Sun Day Red from using its tiger logo. The German sneaker and apparel company says the brand's logo, an abstract tiger motif, is too similar...
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STL acquires couture brand Christian Lacroix
French couture brand Christian Lacroix is being acquired by Spanish company Sociedad Textil Lonia (STL). The deal is being described as a "private transaction," Vogue Business reports. The Christian Lacroix brand was previously owned by the Falic Group, which also owns US retail group Duty Free Americas. Financial terms of the deal were not...
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Adidas replaces Puma as clothing partner of Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1
German sports giant Adidas will become a sponsor and clothing partner of Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1. The sponsorship deal is reportedly worth at least 30 million dollars, according to RacingNews365. Rumours that Adidas would replace Puma as the clothing partner of the Mercedes Formula 1 team began circulating this summer. The car brand confirmed...
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