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Ace & Tate posts first half year operating profit

Ace & Tate has reported its first profitable half-year, the company announced in a press release. The Dutch eyewear brand's turnover grew by more than 14 percent in the first half of 2025, while optical sales increased by 16 percent. According to Ace & Tate, this is the result of a new growth and brand strategy, which includes changes to the...

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Ace & Tate prepares for the future with new CEO

Eyewear brand and optical retailer Ace & Tate is taking the next step in its company story. Founder Mark de Lange is exchanging his position as CEO for that of Chief Brand Officer, making way for Lex van de Vliet. “At some point, a company needs a fresh perspective,” says De Lange in a joint interview with FashionUnited. Ace & Tate was founded...

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Ace & Tate and Ahluwalia debut collaboration collection

Dutch eyewear company Ace & Tate have announced a partnership with London-based fashion house Ahluwalia. This collaboration aims to harness the vibrant spirit of London's fashion forwardness. First unveiled amid the backdrop of Ahluwalia's Spring Summer 2024 Runway, the partnership celebrates Ahluwalia’s designs that intricately weave her...

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Expert advice for retailers: How to make your store stand out

In recent years, three special store concepts have opened: Fabienne Chapot, Ace & Tate and Fest. One store can be flexibly arranged with movable walls, the other has a mini-cinema where furniture can be tried out. All three stores are completely different, but they have one thing in common: they were designed by retail designer Pepijn Smit from...

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Ace & Tate secures 14 million euros to fund European expansion

Dutch eyewear label Ace & Tate has raised 14.25 million euros to help fund its European expansion. The Amsterdam-based brand said the money will be focused on three areas: retail expansion in new and existing European markets; new technologies to bolster its omnichannel model; and building on current sustainability initiatives. The...

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Slower retail: Has the industry hit its speed limit?

Amsterdam - Keeping up with the pace of technology-driven change is essential for retailers, but there is also value in slowing down. That was one of the key messages at this year’s World Retail Congress in Amsterdam, as industry leaders discussed how they’re adapting to cope with the new wave of high-velocity retail. “I would say that the...