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The Very Group confirms Edward Fry as permanent CFO
The Very Group has appointed Edward Fry as its permanent chief financial officer, following a period in the role on an interim basis. Fry has served as interim CFO since September 2025, having previously been group finance director. During that time, he played a key role in major developments for the business, including its change of ownership...
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Reimaging brand ownership: How Authentic Brands powers hertiage through digital experience
In the session 'Beyond Retail: The Operating System for Modern Brands' during the World Retail Congress 2026 on Berlin, Henry Stupp, president of EMEA and India at Authentic Brands Group, detailed a strategic blueprint for transforming heritage labels into modern, scalable platforms. Addressing a room of global retail leaders, Stupp argued that...
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How Coach is using experiential retail to reach Gen Z consumers
Coach, known as the ‘original American house of leather,’ is currently in its transformation era under creative director Stuart Vevers, merging its craftsmanship legacy with a cool, aspirational New York attitude, by focusing on immersive experiences designed to target Gen Z consumers by championing self-expression. Its latest experiential...
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Shein partners with THG Fulfil to boost UK marketplace offering
Shein has expanded its UK marketplace capabilities through a new partnership with THG Fulfil, aimed at improving services for local brands and retailers. The update looks to introduce a more integrated system for UK sellers using the Shein Marketplace, which launched in the region in 2024. The platform allows brands to list products and access a...
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Design Museum unveils first-ever Nigo retrospective in London
The Design Museum has unveiled the very first retrospective on Nigo, the visionary Japanese designer and creative director, Tomoaki Nagao, charting his expansive career from his early activity in Harajuku through the founding of A Bathing Ape to his current role as artistic director of LVMH-owned Kenzo. Running from May 1 to October 4, ‘Nigo:...
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Armani Group's 2025 results: sales decline, profitability improves
The Armani Group closed 2025 with an organic decline in net sales of 2.8 percent (-4.6 percent in euros at current exchange rates), amounting to 2.19 billion euros (2.56 billion dollars), and an improvement in operating profitability (EBITDA +3 percent, EBIT +2 percent). The company estimates over 6 billion euros in retail value of Armani...
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Stock: Adidas attempts new recovery after strong start to the year
Strong preliminary results from Adidas catapulted the sporting goods manufacturer's shares to the top of the leading index on Wednesday, posting significant gains. Around midday, it rose by almost 7 percent to 147.30 euros in the slightly weaker Dax . At the start of trading, it had temporarily reached 149.25 euros, its highest level since early...
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Biomaterials company Ponda to launch crowdfunding campaign amid regenerative farming push
Ponda, a British biomaterials company known for its insulation material BioPuff, is set to initiate a new crowdfunding campaign to help “broaden the ownership of regenerative fashion innovation”. Its launch comes as the Bristol-based firm looks to move beyond early traction towards broader commercial supply, with the funding intended to support...
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Lyst Index: Chanel to Zara, the new desirability ranking
The Lyst platform has just published its quarterly index for the first quarter of 2026. As the company celebrates nearly a decade of trend analysis, this edition introduces a new methodology built around three fundamental pillars: “Desire, Demand, and Discovery”. This analytical overhaul highlights a new reality for buyers and industry...
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London College of Fashion students collaborate with Adidas and Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation
Students at University of the Arts London’s London College of Fashion have unveiled a collaborative project with adidas and the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation to honour the legacy of Stephen Lawrence. Titled The Market, the project was created by scholarship recipients from multiple courses across the college and explores the market as a shared...
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Emerging talent award 2026 jury revealed by Dutch Design Awards
Dutch Design Awards has announced the jury for its 2026 Emerging Talent Award 2026 following the opening of nominations during Milan Design Week. The award recognises early-career designers whose work demonstrates critical thinking, innovation and future-focused practice. The 2026 jury will be chaired by Borre Akkersdijk and includes Imruh Asha,...
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Exchange rates drag on Puig's sales, as firm agreement with The Estée Lauder remains elusive
Madrid – Without having previously announced the exact timing for the release of its new fiscal year results, Puig finally reported its performance for the first quarter of 2026 on Tuesday, after the markets closed. For the three-month period ending March 31, the company's results were significantly impacted by exchange rates. According to...
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