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The great department store reset: Why Harrods, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols are taking different paths
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In Pictures: AW27/28 trends through the lens of Christine Boland
During the last trade shows (SS27), it was clear that some colours have secured their place. “Aubergine, for example, or yellow, which took a long time to catch on,” says Christine Boland in a video call with FashionUnited. Looking ahead to autumn/winter 2027/28, new colour movements are emerging. Retro shades like mustard and chartreuse will...
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On: Herbert Hofmann becomes director of product for lifestyle
Former Highsnobiety creative director Herbert Hofmann will now be responsible for the lifestyle products of Zurich-based sporting goods manufacturer On. Hofmann announced his new position as director of product for lifestyle on the social media platform Instagram on Friday. At the beginning of the month, he had announced his departure from...
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AAFA calls for transparency in Canada's Forced Labour Ban proposals
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has called for greater transparency and due process as Canada moves to strengthen its ban on goods produced with forced labour. The US trade association, which represents more than 1,100 apparel, footwear and sewn product companies, submitted comments to Global Affairs Canada on August 21 on the...
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Esprit Holdings slips into red in first half
Brand licensor Esprit Holdings has reported a net loss of 87.74 million Hong Kong dollars in the first half, following a small profit in the same period last year. Revenue from continuing operations increased from 6.6 to 14.92 million Hong Kong dollars, a rise of 126 percent. This was stated in the interim results announcement published by the...
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Why Lithuanian designers are betting on a Fashion Week of their own
When FashionUnited asked designer Kęstutis (Kestas) Rimdžius what he felt was currently lacking or missing within the Lithuanian fashion scene, he was quick to answer. Not talent, nor creativity or skill, but rather a larger platform to showcase what local designers are capable of. “As we are a small country, I feel we lack international...
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Frasers calls on ASA to reconsider RRP approach
British retail giant Frasers Group has called on the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to reconsider its approach to recommended retail prices (RRPs), arguing that current guidance risks creating unnecessary barriers to price competition. In a letter dated August 28, Frasers chief financial officer Chris Wootton said the group believed...
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The great department store reset: Why Harrods, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols are taking different paths
Department stores in the UK are navigating a consumer environment dictated by unlimited online choice and cautious discretionary spending. What has transpired as a result is a two-sided challenge for retailers that have to both work to keep stores open, while also giving customers a reason to visit them. In this context, the traditional...
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Seasalt posts robust turnover despite profit margin pressures in fiscal 2026
Fashion retailer Seasalt Limited has reported stable top-line results for the 52-week period ended January 31, 2026, navigating macroeconomic headwinds, increased tariffs, and operational transformation costs. Turnover for the UK-based brand reached 148.29 million pounds (201.33 million dollars), remaining virtually flat against 149.31 million...
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Media report: 109 lawsuits filed against Zalando dismissals in Erfurt
Numerous employees are taking legal action against the dismissals at the Zalando logistics centre in Erfurt. A total of 109 lawsuits have been filed against the online retailer at the Erfurt Labour Court in recent weeks, reported the public broadcaster Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR), citing a court spokesperson. The lawsuits are primarily...
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Clean Clothes Campaign questions who benefits from the billions in tariff refunds
The Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) is calling on apparel brands to publicly disclose what they have received in US tariff refunds and urging them to give a fair share to the suppliers and workers who absorbed the cost. The organisation, a global network of trade unions and NGOs working to improve conditions in the garment industry, notes that the...
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EssilorLuxottica initiates share buyback program
EssilorLuxottica SA (ESLOY.PK, ESLOF.PK, EL.PA, ESL.DE), an Italian manufacturer of optical lenses, Friday said that it has launched a share buyback program. The company said that as per the share buyback program, it has mandated an investment services provider to purchase up to 5 million EssilorLuxottica shares. This move, the company said, is...
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Toni Sailer: founder hands over brand to next generation
The premium skiwear brand, based in Grasbrunn near Munich, has a new owner, Kevin Taubenberger, the company announced on Thursday. The 36-year-old has been managing director of Fashion Pool GmbH, the company behind Toni Sailer, since 2022. “For me, this takeover means taking responsibility for what has been built, while also providing new...
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