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Bestseller denies ‘damaging’ child labour allegations

Danish fashion giant Bestseller – the parent company of Jacks&Jones, Vero Moda and Only – has denied claims made against it by broadcaster TV 2 alleging evidence of child labour among its supply chain. In a public statement, Bestseller specifically referenced two documentary episodes aired by the Danish media firm via TV 2 and TV 2 Play which...

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ONLY launches t-shirt programme crafted from recycled textiles

As part of BESTSELLER’s ongoing actions towards integrating textile-to-textile recycled polyester within its supply chain, their leading women’s brand ONLY has transformed a jersey-programme of basic tops to recycled polyester made from textile waste. The first styles are already available in stores. Beyond aesthetics and performance, material...

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Bestseller: Only brand chief Finn Poulsen steps down

The chief executive officer of Only, Finn Poulsen, has stepped down from the helm of the Danish womenswear brand. Effective August 1, Søren Hedensted will take over as brand director, Only announced on Friday on the career network, LinkedIn. He will be supported by deputy director, Heidi Langager. Hedensted has worked for Only for more than...

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Bestseller’s Belgian journey: “Progress, innovation, and never settling for the status quo”

Bestseller celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and recently marked its 25th anniversary in Belgium. The Danish fashion group, with more than 20 brands in its portfolio, caters to every member of the family across various segments, boasts a strong presence in shopping streets, and continues to expand. Plenty of reason to take a look at...

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Bestseller increases annual turnover but profit drops

In the financial year 2022/23, Bestseller managed to increase its turnover by 5 percent to 5,973 million euros, while the result before tax totalled 664 million euros, 19 percent lower than last year. The Danish fashion company having 20 brands including Jack & Jones, Vero Moda and Only under its portfolio said in a statement that the overall...

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Bestseller expects challenging year ahead

Following record growth in 2021-22, Bestseller expects more challenging market conditions in the coming year. The company said in a statement that while Bestseller achieved remarkable results in the past two financial years, recent months – and the global economic and geopolitical situation indicate the current year will be more challenging. “...

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C&A partners up with Bestseller in Europe

Looking to expand its product offering, Dutch fast fashion retailer C&A has partnered up with Danish apparel group Bestseller to sell the brand Only in ten C&A stores in Central and Eastern Europe. The shop-in-shops, which will occupy an area of 40 square meters, will soon debut in two C&A stores in Austria, four in Poland and four in the Czech...

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Only to launch footwear with Zalando

Womenswear brand Only, part of the Bestseller group, is expanding its categories to include footwear in a collaboration with German online retailer Zalando. The “comprehensive” footwear collection will include a variety of “sporty, trendy, denim and party looks” and will feature boots, sneakers, heels, lace shoes and slippers in both leather...

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Bestseller creates new men's wear line Only & Sons

Danish-based fashion company Bestseller is adding a men's wear range to its brand Only. The newest addition will be called Only & Sons and said to compliment the women's wear collection from Only. “The goal is to create a market-driven, young men’s brand that delivers fashion products of great quality at competitive prices. The foundation will...

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Tricked out jeans

A pair of jeans is no longer just a pair of jeans. In their quest to help consumers find the perfect pair, fashion labels are rapidly outdoing each other. From hydrating Aloë Vera denim to Work Out jeans.The jeans market must flourish again. Times are tough for denim entrepreneurs. This much was apparent at the Berlin fashion trade fair Bread &...

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Only wins Gold at Cannes

Bestseller’s jean brand Only has won a Gold Lion and two Silver Lions at this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the prestigious global marketing awards, for its short film, The Liberation. Made in collaboration with the Copenhagen-based commercial agency Uncle/Grey, the online interactive film aimed at women aged 16-25,...