JD Sports fashion annual profit down, but revenue increases

Target store Credits: Target Corporation Target Corporation released its first quarter 2025 financial results, reporting net sales of 23.8 billion dollars, a 2.8 percent decrease versus the same peri

Opening party of the Alohas store in New York (United States). Credits: Alohas. Madrid – The Spanish firm Alohas opened its first New York store to the public at the beginning of May. However, it w

In Pictures David’s Bridal's new retail concept, ‘Diamond & Pearls’, in Delray Beach, Florida Credits: David’s Bridal American retailer David’s Bridal, home to bridal, wedding and special oc

A The North Face store Image: VF Corporation The US apparel group VF Corporation experienced a decline in turnover in the 2024/25 financial year. At the same time, the parent company of brands such a

Wolverine Worldwide's 'The Factory’ headquarters in Rockford, Michigan Credits: Wolverine Worldwide In Pictures American footwear and apparel company Wolverine Worldwide, which includes brands Merr

Textile recycling gone wrong. Credits: Systemiq A new study called “The Textile Recycling Breakthrough” has analysed textile-to-textile polyester recycling in Europe and has identified ten key le

Google logo. Credits: Unsplash Google is expanding its AI functions within Shopping. Users will soon be able to not only search for and buy products, but also virtually try on clothing using their ow

Kering Eyewear partners with Google Credits: Kering Eyewear Kering Eyewear, part of luxury fashion group Kering, has inked a new partnership with Google to develop AI-powered “smart glasses” with

Beauty Palm Angels Seoul boutique Credits: Palm Angels Luxury streetwear brand Palm Angels, which was acquired by brand management company Bluestar Alliance in February 2025, will launch its debut fra

Kering, the parent company of Gucci, has issued a new bond Bild: Gucci The French luxury group Kering SA has obtained fresh capital by means of a new bond. The bond, with a volume of 750 million euro

Marks & Spencer store in the Nevada Shopping mall, Spain Credits: Nevada Shopping mall Marks & Spencer (M&S) has concluded the 52 weeks ended March 29, 2025, by achieving its third consecutive year o

Major commercial banks in China have today reduced deposit interest rates, the first this year. The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, the Bank of China, the China Construction Bank, the Agricultural Bank of China and the China Merchants Bank lowered the one-year fixed-term deposit interest rate by 15 bps to 0.95 per cent. The market-based benchmark lending rates were also cut.

Authentic Brands Group is acquiring Dockers’ intellectual property from Levi Strauss & Co. and has named Centric Brands as its operating partner for key categories in the US and Canada. Known for its legacy in casualwear, Dockers will be expanded globally through Authentic’s licensing network, with plans to scale in LATAM, EMEA, and SE Asia and reimagine the brand for a new generation.

Chanel Chance Eau Splendide Credits: Chanel Chanel, long seen as a bellwether of the global luxury market, reported a 4.5 per cent decline in sales for 2024, falling to 18.7bn dollars, as economic pr

Saudi 100 Brands Credits: Mathieu Braumer The Saudi Fashion Commission has confirmed the return of the Saudi Fashion Awards for a second edition, to be held in Riyadh on May 22. The announcement come

From left to right: Stefano Domenicali, President & CEO of Formula 1, Bernard Arnault, Chairman & CEO, LVMH Group, Greg Maffei, President & CEO, Liberty Media, and Frédéric Arnault, CEO, LVMH Watch

Elliatt x Lulus Bridal Capsule, Kore White and Beige 3D Floral Mermaid Maxi Dress Credits: Lulus California-based fashion brand Lulus has launched a new bridal capsule collection with Australian cont

Alexander McQueen Runway Show Fall/Winter 2013 Credits: Francois Guillot / AFP A new off-Broadway production centering on the life of the late fashion designer Alexander McQueen is set to debut just