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Tumi unveils “Mediterranean Escape”, celebrating the allure of the coast and the ease of travel

Today, international travel, lifestyle, and accessories brand TUMI introduces "Mediterranean Escape," its Spring 2026 seasonal campaign and collection inspired by the warmth, rhythm, and sensorial richness of the Mediterranean coast. Bringing expressive new colors, prints, and textures across TUMI's most iconic silhouettes, the campaign captures...

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Travel reimagined: Samsonite's winning formula of innovation, design and distribution

Travel has become a global rhythm, shaping not just how we move, but how we live, work and connect. For more than a century, Samsonite has defined what it means to travel well. While its iconic status is rooted in heritage, the brand’s continued relevance lies in its forward-thinking approach—especially in the areas of manufacturing, materials...

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Samsonite and Fibbl team-up to delight customers online

Partnership Leverages Immersive AR Technology and an agile Process for Creating 3D Models at Scale to Improve E-commerce Experiences. Fibbl, creators of the world's first plug-and-play platform for integrating 3D models and AR technologies onto e-commerce sites, is working with Samsonite to develop improved experiences for online shoppers, and...

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Discover career opportunities at these exciting fashion companies

The fashion industry is a dynamic and creative sector that is constantly evolving. From design to production and marketing to sales; every stage of the process offers exciting career opportunities. Whether you are a recent graduate or have years of experience, the fashion industry has an array of opportunities where passion and craftsmanship...

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Samsonite H1 sales rise despite ‘stronger headwinds’, mulls dual listing

Kyle Gendreau, chief executive officer of Samsonite, expressed his satisfaction with the travel bag company’s financial results for the first half of 2024, citing an increased investment in marketing as the driver behind its year-on-year constant currency net sales growth. This came despite “strong headwinds”, challenging macroeconomic...

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Samsonite reportedly eyeing second listing, H1 financials bolstered by Asia recovery

Luggage specialist Samsonite found itself in a rumour spiral today, after reports circulated claiming it had been eyeing a second US listing. The Hong Kong-traded company, which also owns Tumi, was believed to be considering such a step in order to help attract more investors in the US, while further providing a new avenue for fundraising,...

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Diesel collaborates with Samsonite

Fashion brand Diesel has collaborated with travel brand Samsonite for a collection featuring original, semi-transparent, highly detailed luggage collection marketed toward modern travelers and business commuters. The special edition collection works on contrasting visuals, starting with a solid black base and gradually fading into transparency....

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In Pictures: Disney x Samsonite

The Disney collaborations keep coming, from Cath Kidston, Coach and Havaianas, to Clarks, Kate Spade and Hunter, everything from pyjamas, footwear, bags and jewellery have been embellished with fun Disney details, and now luggage brand Samsonite are celebrating Mickey Mouse’s 90th anniversary with a new collection. Samsonite has redesigned its...

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Samsonite to buy luggage rival Tumi

The world's biggest luggage maker, Samsonite, has confirmed that it has agreed to buy luxury rival Tumi for 26.75 dollars per share in an all-cash transaction, as it looks to gain access to the premium end of the luggage market. Tumi, which makes products ranging from rolling luggage to tablet cases and briefcases, has been valued at 1.8 billion...

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Samsonite buys Chic Accent

Hong-Kong based Samsonite has bought Italian handbag and travel chain Chic Accents. The total cost of the consideration is 9.49 million dollars. “[We] intend to leverage the chain’s reputation for carrying some of the best Italian ladies’ fashion handbag brands to expand our presence in non-travel categories, including handbags, accessories and...

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Samsonite shares fall at public offering

Luxury luggage and accessories brand Samsonite shares took a giant tumble on their debut at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on investor concern about the strength of the global economic recovery. Its shares fell by as much as 10% in early morning trade to HK$12.96 from an offer price of HK$14.50 The company had raised $1.25bn (£771m) via an initial...

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Y-3 launches accessories with Adidas and Samsonite

German sportswear giant Adidas and travel goods company Samsonite have joined forces in which the maker of travel bags will manufacture and distribute Y-3 accessories. Y-3 is a collaboration between Adidas and Japanese ready-to wear designer Yohji Yamamoto. The apparel is a combination of fashion and sportswear, and the new accessories lines...