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Study: Retailers scale back growth plans as global pressures mount

Global retailers are becoming more cautious in their approach to growth strategies amid intensifying economic and geopolitical pressures, according to new research from World Retail Congress (WRC), Incisiv and Manhattan Associates. The study, released at this year’s WRC, which kicked off yesterday in Berlin and will run until April 29, found...

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Counterfeiting: Goyard's exclusivity attracts counterfeiters

Artificial intelligence authentication platform Entrupy has published its new State of the Fake report. Similar to the results published in 2025, this year's report shows Louis Vuitton as the brand with the highest volume of counterfeit products. It is followed by Gucci, Prada, Chanel and Dior. The enthusiasm for the Louis Vuitton monogram...

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Euratex: European textile and clothing industry contracts for third consecutive year

The European textile and clothing industry contracted for the third consecutive year in the 2025 financial year, according to the annual report from industry association Euratex. The report documents a continued decline in production, employment and confidence within the sector. The report shows that production volumes fell further in 2025....

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Hermes International stock falls 8% over lower revenue in Q1

Stock of Hermes International SA (HESAF.PK) is falling about 8 percent on Wednesday morning trading after the company reported a decline in revenue for the first quarter, to 4.070 billion euros, compared to 4.129 billion euros, last year. The company's stock is currently trading at 1,635.00 euros, down 8.30 percent or 148.50 euros, over the...

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Top 500 most popular Dutch fashion brands on Instagram

The Dutch edition of the FashionUnited Top 500 Instagram index reveals the significant digital impact of Dutch fashion. Dutch brands excelling in multi-brand retail also dominate the online space. G-Star RAW leads the list with 847,000 followers, closely followed by the iconic Viktor & Rolf. Alongside established names, streetwear pioneers such...

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Premium over mass: how the ski market is reinventing itself

As tulips begin to bloom in the valleys and trees start to bud, the winter high season returns to the mountains. At Easter, snow enthusiasts travel to the mountains one last time to enjoy the final runs of the season. What is the current state of the ski and snowboard market? For decades, the health of the industry could be reliably gauged at...

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Fashion's March financial summary: Geopolitical shocks, margin discipline and a resale revolution

The global fashion industry entered March 2026 under mounting pressure from the Middle East conflict, yet delivered resilient earnings, strategic repositioning and landmark corporate transactions. Sentiment remained cautiously optimistic, with profitability gains offsetting topline softness while geopolitical disruption injected fresh...

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Study: design choices can significantly reduce fibre shedding from jeans during washing

The way jeans are processed in the factory largely determines their environmental impact when washed by the consumer. New research, shared by The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) on LinkedIn, shows that combining mercerised yarn (treated cotton) with specific washes can reduce fibre shedding by 77 to 93 percent per wash cycle. The processes for two...

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300 most popular Italian fashion brands on Instagram

The Italian version of the “FashionUnited Top 300 Instagram Index” highlights the huge digital reach of the Italian fashion industry. Local brands that perform well with multi-brand retailers also dominate online. The index shows that Italian business-to-business brands, from denim to high-end streetwear, have a significant impact on social...

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Wearable luxury dominates: Farfetch Index on 2026 fashion trends

Farfetch has released its latest index, utilising internal sales data and global search volumes from 2025 to identify the products redefining luxury wardrobes in 2026. The findings highlight a significant market shift toward “wearable luxury”, a reference to items that balance cultural prestige and everyday utility. In footwear, the Adidas Samba...

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Top 300 most popular French fashion brands on Instagram

The French edition of the “FashionUnited Top 300 Instagram Index” highlights the enormous digital reach of the country's fashion industry. Brands that perform well with multi-brand retailers also dominate online. This ranking shows that French business-to-business (B2B) labels, from denim to high-end streetwear, have a considerable social media...

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Top 500 German fashion brands on Instagram

The German edition of the FashionUnited Top 500 Instagram Index highlights the vast digital reach of the German fashion industry. German wholesale brands that excel with multi-brand retailers also dominate online. The index shows that German business-to-business labels, from denim to high-end streetwear, punch well above their weight on social...