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February 2026 fashion industry financial roundup: Tariff headwinds, resilient luxury and a polarising consumer landscape

This monthly overview distils the financial trends that shaped the global fashion industry in February 2026, drawing on earnings releases, market data and macroeconomic signals relevant to senior decision-makers across the sector. A sector navigating divergent fortunes The February reporting season painted a picture of an industry pulled in...

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US retail sales decline

US retail sales weakened at the start of the year. They fell by 0.2 percent month-on-month in January, as the Department of Commerce announced in Washington on Friday. The retail sector is of great importance to the US economy. Economists had, on average, anticipated a slightly stronger sales decline of 0.3 percent. In the previous month,...

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European fashion stocks decline amidst Middle East conflict

Madrid – Major European fashion companies are holding their breath, waiting to see how markets and their shares will evolve following the outbreak of the new military conflict between the US and Israel against Iran. The war has unleashed instability in the Persian Gulf region. This has been fraught with uncertainty since last Saturday, which...

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New report uncovers unfair practices in UK brand-supplier relationships

A new survey of UK clothing manufacturers has raised fresh concerns about the way brands and retailers manage their supplier relationships. The research, carried out by the University of Nottingham, the University of Leicester and Transform Trade, gathered responses from 48 tier-one manufacturers across England, Scotland and Wales between March...

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Retail Insights Report 2025: The evolution of buying in fashion retail

Fashion retail has reached a structural inflection point as the industry shifts from intuition-based buying to data-first decision-making. According to the 'Retail Insights Report 2025' by US-based B2B platform NuORDER by Lightspeed, 68 percent of senior retail leaders now rely on quantitative data as their primary forecasting tool. The study,...

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Mid-market fashion reinvents itself: Why AW25 pricing signals industry shift

The autumn/winter 2025/26 season signals more than just another round of price increases in the fashion industry. It marks a broader shift among mass and mid-market brands attempting to create value in an uneven global economy. A new report from Retviews, an AI-powered intelligence platform by Lectra, has revealed that mid-market players have...

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Inditex shares reach new all-time high amid strategic buyback and super bowl visibility

Madrid – The Spanish group's main chain made headlines worldwide last week for its high-profile collaboration with Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl. The Puerto Rican artist was crowned the artist with the “greatest impact” in the history of the sporting event. It is now essential to examine how investors and the market have valued this impact....

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France: Key insights for understanding fashion's transformations in 2026

What drivers will shape the French apparel market in the coming months? Experts from the Economic Observatory met this Thursday at the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM), where they shared their key insights on 2025 to better anticipate the challenges and opportunities awaiting fashion players in 2026. According to the latest data from INSEE and...

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Bad Bunny and Zara dethrone Rihanna to become artist with greatest impact in Super Bowl history

There is currently no space, physical or virtual, worldwide where the historic performance of Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny during the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show is not being discussed. What might seem like a personal impression is, in fact, a confirmed reality. The initial economic analyses of the singer's performance last Sunday at Levi's...

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NRF predicts record spend for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, meaning shoppers are likely already on the hunt for meaningful gifts and experiences. After strong spending over the festive period, the National Retail Federation (NRF) is anticipating continued positivity, projecting a new high in sales for Valentine’s Day. The organisation said consumer spending is...

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Brooks Running reports 'record-breaking' global growth of 16 percent YOY for FY25

American sportswear brand Brooks Running reported “record-breaking” global revenue for the fiscal year 2025, reaching a 16 percent increase year-over-year as it builds on its nine consecutive years of growth. Brooks’ runner-first focus drove strong performance across key markets, with the running brand reporting strong regional performance...

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Vegan fashion: Certifications, market data, and guides to decluttering

The vegan fashion market is a niche but increasingly important sector, driven by the demand for cruelty-free products. According to data from the American research company Market.Us, the global vegan fashion market is projected to reach approximately 1,281.2 billion dollars by 2034. This is up from 556.3 billion dollars in 2024. This growth...