Coca-Cola opens first European fashion hub store in London Billed as a ‘Real Magic Coca-Cola The all-new “fashion hub” is located on Covent Garden’s busy Long Acre and is the first of its kind in Europe, offering a range of…
Skechers opens superstore in New Jersey Skechers Skechers opens superstore in New Jersey. – Skechers The new nearly 22,000-square-foot superstore at The Mills at Jersey Gardens will showcase the brand’s renowned styles and latest innovations for men, women and children.…
Alpargatas’ growth potential under Roberto Funari’s leadership Translated by Roberta HERRERA Roberto Funari was appointed CEO of the Brazilian footwear company in January 2019 to lead Alpargata’s new era. Just over a year later, the executive with 32 years of…
H&M Group’s Q1 sales continued to advance H&M H&M Group But we do know that the company saw net sales in local currencies increasing by 18% in the period from December up to the end of February, on a year…
Kim Kardashian’s Skims doubles valuation to $3.2 bln after latest fundraise By Reuters Shapewear label Skims said it had doubled its valuation to $3.2 billion after raising $240 million in fresh funds, as investors bet on the success of the…
Kohl’s adopts ‘poison pill’, says buyout offers undervalue it By Reuters Kohl’s Reuters Last month, activist investor Starboard Value-backed Acacia Research Corp offered to buy the department-store chain for $64 a share, valuing it at roughly $9 billion. Around the same…
Desigual launches collaboration with Libertine founder Johnson Hartig Translated by Roberta HERRERA The Catalan fashion label continues to create collaborations, one of its most recent hallmarks. From a long-term alliance with French couturier Christian LacroixMaría Escoté and artist Miranda Makaroff,…
UK’s Alchemie Technology launches new finishing process for 85% cost reduction Cambridge-based Alchemie Technology has come up with what it says is a “breakthrough textile finishing solution [that] reduces energy costs”. Alchemie Technology Called Novara, the company claims European manufacturers…
Reebok partners with SportChek to expand footprint in Canada Authentic Brands GroupReebok Reebok partners with SportChek to expand Footprint in Canada. – Facebook: Reebok As part of the agreement, as of this Fall, SportChek will carry Reebok apparel and footwear…
Etro beefs up senior management team Translated by Nicola Mira Changes at the top for EtroL Catterton Alberto Candellero (left) and Iacopo Martini – Etro The new executives will report to CEO Fabrizio Cardinali, who started in his role in…
