C&A news and archive

C&A: Giny Boer vacates CEO position

Giny Boer, the first woman to head C&A in Europe, is stepping down. Boer took over her role as CEO of the clothing retailer in January 2021 and is now stepping down from her position to focus on non-executive tasks in the future, the C&A BV supervisory board announced on Wednesday. During her time at the helm of the company, the outgoing CEO...

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Retail inspiration: The latest store concepts from around the world

Retailers around the world are striving to improve the shopping experience. While one shop may pamper customers in-store with elements such as a lounge area, another could be looking to empower customers by promoting a 'do-it-yourself' motto through technology. Several retailers, such as London-based multi-brand LN-CC, are fighting their way out...

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C&A to focus on cities for European store openings

Affordable fashion retailer C&A is setting its sights on key European cities as part of its ongoing retail expansion strategy. The Dutch retail giant aims to add 100 stores to its portfolio over the next three years, strategically locating physical outlets in areas where its customer base resides. "Over the past three years, we've been...

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C&A Unveils Cutting-Edge Men's Denim Capsule Collection with LYCRA® ADAPTIV Fiber

C&A, one of Europe’s leading fashion retailers and a leader in quality and long-lasting fashion at affordable prices for the many proudly introduces its latest Spring / Summer 2024 men's denim range featuring innovative LYCRA® ADAPTIV fiber, designed to revolutionize the way men experience their denim. This groundbreaking capsule collection of 4...

FashionPress Release

C&A launches SS24 collection "Finding beauty in the chaos"

C&A presents their SS24 collection “Finding Beauty in Chaos” with the focus on making the everyday occasion something fashionable and modern with ready-to-wear styles. The four trend topics of the collection are: New Iconics, Raw Simplicity, Maximal Abundance and Culture Exchange. Feel the energy of mood-boosting colour injections and modern...

Business

Bestseller, C&A, H&M, Inditex, Otto Group and PVH Corp. commit to Pakistan Accord

As the member brands of the Pakistan Accord’s steering committee, Bestseller, C&A, H&M, Inditex, the Otto Group and PVH Corp. have affirmed their commitment to the workplace safety program. They will act in close collaboration with their Pakistani suppliers and other stakeholders in the coming weeks as they take steps towards the establishment...

People

C&A strengthens female leadership with new appointments

Fashion retail giant C&A has strengthened its team of female leaders with two new appointments: From 1st February 2023, Fareen Abdullah will be the new chief people & culture officer for C&A Europe and Nigyar Makhmudova will be non-executive director of the C&A AG board with immediate effect. Abdullah joins the company from Adidas, where her...

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A visit to C&A's flagship factory in the heart of Europe

C&A is producing clothes in Germany again. The fashion giant sees its jeans factory in Mönchengladbach as a blueprint for the future of production in the heart of Europe. Are they setting a trend for the apparel industry? FashionUnited took a multimedia exploration into the factory. There is an atmosphere of new beginnings at C&A's new denim...

Business

C&A to close subsidiary Canda International as formalwear demand falls

Fashion retail giant C&A has revealed plans to close its subsidiary Canda International following a drop in demand for formalwear in recent years exacerbated further by the pandemic. The closure of the business will potentially affect 113 employees, C&A announced on Tuesday. Canda International, a specialist in formalwear, has faced losses in...

Business

American Eagle and C&A join Higg’s carbon leadership programme

Sustainability insights platform Higg has partnered with Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), a driver in environment positive solutions, to launch a carbon management programme for manufacturers. The Carbon Leadership Program, which has already been adopted by C&A and American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), assesses supply chain facilities in regards to...

FashionPress Release

Following successful cooperation, Mustang and C&A to end their collaboration on 1 February 2023

The two companies will be exploring new paths as the consequence of strategic realignments Schwäbisch Hall/Düsseldorf, 4 January 2022 – The jeans and lifestyle brand Mustang and the fashion company C&A will end their longstanding partnership on 1 February 2023. Despite the cooperation, which has been marked by success, Mustang will leave 303 of...

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Nike, Patagonia named in European lawsuit as being complicit in 'forced labour' practices in Xinjiang, China

A number of internationally renowned fashion brands, including Nike, C&A and Patagonia, are being sued by the European Center for Constitutional Rights (ECCHR) as being directly or indirectly complicit in the forced labour of the Uyghur population in the Xinjiang province in China. Filed by Dutch prosecutors with support from Prakken d’Oliveira...