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Easter boosts weekend footfall, high streets emerge as ‘big winner’

New data from MRI Software has shown Easter weekend boosting footfall performance in the UK, as warmer weather and local events motivated visits to towns and cities. According to the analytics platform, for the period April 3 to 6, overall footfall rose 3.4 percent year-on-year, with high streets welcoming a notable 4.1 percent uptick followed...

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Premium over mass: how the ski market is reinventing itself

As tulips begin to bloom in the valleys and trees start to bud, the winter high season returns to the mountains. At Easter, snow enthusiasts travel to the mountains one last time to enjoy the final runs of the season. What is the current state of the ski and snowboard market? For decades, the health of the industry could be reliably gauged at...

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Fashion’s winning sales streak ends as arctic chill hits high street

The UK retail sector faced a harsh reality check this week as total like-for-like (LFL) sales plunged by -7.74%. This represents the sharpest decline since the beginning of 2025 and stands in stark contrast to the robust +10.74% growth recorded during the same period last year. A sudden and dramatic shift in weather—from mild, settled spring...

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Fashion's March financial summary: Geopolitical shocks, margin discipline and a resale revolution

The global fashion industry entered March 2026 under mounting pressure from the Middle East conflict, yet delivered resilient earnings, strategic repositioning and landmark corporate transactions. Sentiment remained cautiously optimistic, with profitability gains offsetting topline softness while geopolitical disruption injected fresh...

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Study: design choices can significantly reduce fibre shedding from jeans during washing

The way jeans are processed in the factory largely determines their environmental impact when washed by the consumer. New research, shared by The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) on LinkedIn, shows that combining mercerised yarn (treated cotton) with specific washes can reduce fibre shedding by 77 to 93 percent per wash cycle. The processes for two...

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Wearable luxury dominates: Farfetch Index on 2026 fashion trends

Farfetch has released its latest index, utilising internal sales data and global search volumes from 2025 to identify the products redefining luxury wardrobes in 2026. The findings highlight a significant market shift toward “wearable luxury”, a reference to items that balance cultural prestige and everyday utility. In footwear, the Adidas Samba...

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In-Store Fashion defies downward trend as UK retail streak ends

The UK retail sector saw its seven-week growth streak come to an abrupt halt this week, with total like-for-like (LFL) sales falling by -3.04%. This dip follows a period of sustained momentum and was measured against an exceptionally strong +10% base from the same period last year. While the headline figures entered the red, the fashion sector...

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Top 300 most popular French fashion brands on Instagram

The French edition of the “FashionUnited Top 300 Instagram Index” highlights the enormous digital reach of the country's fashion industry. Brands that perform well with multi-brand retailers also dominate online. This ranking shows that French business-to-business (B2B) labels, from denim to high-end streetwear, have a considerable social media...

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ONS data reveals uneven UK retail sales performance in February

New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have shown a modest, yet uneven performance in retail sales volumes for February 2026, as gains earlier in the year were partially offset by a monthly decline. Over the month, sales volumes fell 0.4 percent, following a stronger rise of 2.0 percent in January and a 0.1 percent increase in...

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Top 500 German fashion brands on Instagram

The German edition of the FashionUnited Top 500 Instagram Index highlights the vast digital reach of the German fashion industry. German wholesale brands that excel with multi-brand retailers also dominate online. The index shows that German business-to-business labels, from denim to high-end streetwear, punch well above their weight on social...

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Venture capital is reclassifying fashion companies as technology bets

The first quarter of 2026 has confirmed a structural shift in how venture capital evaluates the fashion industry. Investors are increasingly backing platforms and infrastructure rather than brands, and the capital flows reflect it. Over 620 million dollars raised in Q1 2026 In the opening three months of the year, fashion-adjacent startups have...

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Top 400 most popular Danish fashion brands on Instagram

The Danish version of ‘FashionUnited's Top 400 Instagram Index’ highlights the Danish fashion industry’s digital reach. Apparel brands from Denmark that perform well at multi-brand retailers also dominate online. Index shows that Danish B2B labels, from denim to high-end streetwear, have an impressive impact on social media and are inspiring an...