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Urban Outfitters achieves record sales led by Nuuly and brand recovery

The US-based lifestyle group Urban Outfitters reported record total company net sales of 1.80 billion dollars for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2026, representing a 10.1 percent increase over the previous year. For the full fiscal year, the group achieved net sales of 6.17 billion dollars, a 11.1 percent increase compared to fiscal 2025....

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C&A records profit growth, apparel sales rise 9.2 percent in 2025 financial year

On February 24, C&A, a multinational chain of retail clothing stores, released its results for the fourth quarter of 2025. The company recorded a net profit of 313.2 million reais (61.11 million dollars) for the quarter. This represents a 22.9 percent increase compared to the same period last year, which saw a profit of 254.9 million reais. For...

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TJX Companies exceeds expectations with strong Q4 and FY26 results

The TJX Companies, Inc. has reported impressive financial results, driven by a focus on off-price fundamentals and strong execution across its divisions. In the fourth quarter of fiscal rear 2026, net sales rose by 9 percent to 17.7 billion dollars compared to the same period last year. Consolidated comparable sales increased by 5 percent. Net...

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Steven Madden's revenue surges, profitability dips amid tariff concerns

Steven Madden, Ltd. reported a substantial increase in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by strong performance in its core footwear business and the recent acquisition of Kurt Geiger. However, net income saw a decline compared to the same period last year. Revenues rose by 29.4 percent to 753.7 million dollars from 582.3 million...

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Walpole unveils 2026 ‘Brands of Tomorrow’

Walpole, the industry body for the British luxury sector, has named heritage womenswear label Herd, sneaker brand Uniform Standard, and London-based luxury bespoke menswear brand Clothsurgeon as part of this year’s ‘Brands of Tomorrow’ programme. The mentoring initiative, in association with law firm Mishcon de Reya, is Walpole’s flagship...

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Diane von Furstenberg prepares for European expansion with Brama Group partnership

Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) is set to return to the European market through a new partnership with Brama Group. The Belgian-born, American designer has tapped the Italian wholesale firm to manage the distribution of her eponymous brand across the region, with a particular focus on expanding its footprint. The decision to select an Italian group...

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Authentic taps IAC to drive international growth for Dockers

International Apparel Corporation (IAC) has been appointed to drive the growth of Dockers by the US brand’s parent company Authentic Brands Group. The long-term strategic partnership will focus on Central America, Ecuador, the Andean region and select Caribbean markets, where IAC will oversee manufacturing and distribution across key categories....

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Dutexdor signs a licensing agreement with Coca-Cola for textiles and accessories

A few days after announcing its support for the relaunch of the DDP brand, the Dutexdor group has confirmed on its Linkedin account the signing of a licensing agreement with global brand Coca-Cola for textiles and accessories. The French company, which specialises in the design and distribution of textile products, will now manage the...

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How VF Supports and Empowers Neurodivergent Colleagues

Creating an inclusive and supportive workplace is not only a matter of principle; in retail, it is a strategic imperative. At VF, fostering an environment where colleagues can perform at their best ultimately strengthens the customer experience on the shop floor. Within today’s fast-paced retail landscape, every team member contributes to...

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LVMH control solidified: Arnault family reaches absolute majority

Bernard Arnault and his family have consolidated their control over the global luxury giant LVMH. According to a source close to the family, they now hold 50.01 percent of the share capital and 65.94 percent of the voting rights. This move, although seemingly minor at 50.01 percent, is highly strategic. It marks the transition to an absolute...

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Perfect Corp. records annual revenue growth despite one-time impairment charge

The Taiwan-based AI and AR technology firm Perfect Corp. reported total revenue of 69.17 million dollars for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, representing a 14.9 percent increase over the previous year. This growth was primarily fueled by the continued expansion of its business-to-consumer (B2C) mobile app and web service subscriptions,...

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Revolve posts 10 percent net sales increase in Q4, driven by segment and market expansion

The US-based fashion retailer Revolve Group reported an outstanding finish to fiscal year 2025, marked by a 10 percent year-over-year increase in fourth-quarter net sales to 324.4 million dollars. This performance was characterized by double-digit growth across both the Revolve and FWRD segments, as well as domestic and international markets....