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Thélios announces leadership changes in Americas

Thélios, the eyewear division of LVMH Group, has shuffled its C-suite in the Americas region and proprietary brand Barton Perreira, promoting Luca Guillot Boschetti to head of Thélios Americas and naming Cedric Moreau as chief executive officer of Barton Perreira. In a statement, Thélios said the strategic appointments are designed to “further...

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Truss secures investment from FIGR Ventures

UK-based resale fashion tech start-up Truss, which is looking to revolutionise the fashion industry by powering resale with AI-enabled data infrastructure, has secured 300,000 pounds in investment from FIGR Ventures. In a statement, Truss said with the new 300,000-pound capital it has also secured critical match-funding to activate a 1.1 million...

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Kering confirms tax authorities talks regarding Alexander McQueen probe

Kering is believed to have confirmed that it is currently negotiating with Italian tax authorities to settle a tax probe on Alexander McQueen. The company responded to a report by Reuters–which cited sources with knowledge on the matter–that stated Florence-based prosecutors had opened up an inquiry for omitted tax declarations for the years...

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Puma and Manchester City launch AI football kit design platform

Sports company Puma has teamed up with Manchester City football team to launch an innovative AI kit design platform, giving fans the chance to design the club’s official Third kit for the 2026/27 season. The new Puma AI creator tool, powered by co-creation platform DeepObjects, allows fans to design their dream Manchester City kits using text...

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L.L. Bean carries out second round of layoffs this year

US footwear company L.L. Bean has initiated what is now its second round of layoffs for this year. According to various media reports, this latest move will impact between 50 and 75 people, accounting for 3 percent of the company’s Maine workforce. A spokesperson for L.L. Bean told media outlets that "fluctuating retail landscapes” and a need to...

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THG Fulfil to deliver a greener e-commerce experience with Zedify

THG Fulfil, the fulfilment and courier management solution from THG Ingenuity, has announced a strategic partnership with Zedify, the UK's fastest-growing cargo bike delivery company, to offer a sustainable delivery option at the checkout. In a statement, THG Fulfil said it would leverage Zedify's innovative zero-emission delivery network for a...

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PrettyLittleThing CMO reportedly steps down

Nicki Capstick, the chief marketing officer of PrettyLittleThing, is believed to have stepped down from the fast fashion e-retailer. The reason for Capstick’s departure was not given in the report of Drapers, which initially revealed the news. Capstick first took on the CMO role in July 2023 amid a number of leadership shifts carried out upon...

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North Six launches new experiential retail division

North Six, the global production agency for fashion, beauty, luxury and lifestyle, whose client portfolio includes LVMH, Estée Lauder, Graff and Chanel, has launched a new division dedicated to experiential retail activations and influencer marketing. Former executive director of Dazed Studio, Liam Osbourne, and former global head of strategy at...

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Dstrezzed Presents Its New Fragrance Collection: A Tribute to Jimi Hendrix

Men’s fashion brand Dstrezzed proudly introduces three new fragrances that pay homage to the legendary Jimi Hendrix. At Dstrezzed, they draw inspiration from iconic figures of the past, and this legacy comes to life in the latest fragrance collection. Each perfume is crafted for the modern gentleman who embraces style, individuality, and...

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LVMH Recherche announces strategic partnership with Integrated Biosciences

LVMH Recherche, the LVMH Beauty research and development division, has announced a strategic research partnership with biotechnology company Integrated Biosciences to discover novel chemical entities that target ageing at the molecular level. The multi-year partnership aims to “supercharge” LVMH Recherche by leveraging Integrated Biosciences’...

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Activist investors call for change at Macy’s, retailer responds

Two activist shareholders of Macy’s have called on the US department store giant to make a number of changes to its structure, including a possible sale of Bloomingdale’s, after it delivered “limited sustainable improvements” to operating results. In a press release and presentation addressing the retailer, Barington Capital Group LP and Thor...

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Lorena Cosmetics acquires Sk:n and The Harley Medical Group

Lorena Cosmetics, a market leader in healthcare services operating as part of the Lorena Investments Group, has acquired collapsed aesthetic and cosmetic surgery clinic chains Sk:n and The Harley Medical Group (THMG). In a statement, Lorena Cosmetics said the acquisition was part of a broader strategic consolidation, which also includes The Skin...