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Sports Direct opens first Nordic store in Helsinki

Sports Direct has expanded into the Nordics with a new store in Helsinki, Finland. The Frasers Group-owned retailer has selected a 30,000 square foot site in Helsinki Citycenter Mall for its regional debut, as it continues to grow its international footprint. Over two floors, the store will offer an extensive range of sports and lifestyle brands...

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Inside Fashion in Helsinki 2026: From shaping Nordic identity to platforming new voices

This month, Helsinki is preparing for a new edition of its annual Fashion in Helsinki event. With an official schedule running May 26 to 30, the occasion is overflowing with independent, young, and in some cases well-established talent from the region, underlining the city’s status as a growing fashion capital. While many of these locations...

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Is the Bought app the next big European name in fashion resale?

While Vinted currently dominates the European second-hand fashion market, a Finnish player is poised to challenge its supremacy. The Helsinki-based company, Bought, has launched an app of the same name designed to simplify the sale of second-hand clothing and other items for consumers. “Superfast second hand” In 2025, the Finnish start-up...

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Spinnova’s new strategy: Cost savings, lower fibre price and factory acquisition

Finnish material innovation company Spinnova (Spinnova) was forced to revise its strategy earlier this year following the withdrawal of its partner, Brazilian pulp and paper producer Suzano. Spinnova has now revealed its primary focus for 2025 and 2026. Spinnova’s fibre can be used in many types of materials, but production costs remain high. By...

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Finland is crowned Europe's most sustainable shopping country

Finland is Europe’s most sustainable destination for shoppers according to new research. The Northern European nation ranks the highest in a Sustainable Development Report of all UN member states, scoring 86.51 out of a possible 100. Research from Savoo measured the country’s recycling rate, consumption footprint, waste per capita, and the...