River Island is back in profit as it grows at home and in N. America British fashion retailer River Island River Island That meant operating profit was £73.5 million, a big bounce from the £36.2 million loss in 2020. And…
Frasers mulls bid for I Saw It First – report Frasers Group is never far away from mulling an acquisition, or at least heading the media rumour mill in being linked to one. So Monday brought news that the UK…
Levi Strauss results thrive as comfy styles stay in vogue By Reuters Levi Strauss & Co Levi Strauss That, along with higher prices, helped Levi’s trump results estimates and raise its quarterly dividend, sending its shares about 4% higher in…
H&M revisits Brasserie Hennes for party season campaign with Sevigny and Paak H&M H&M The ‘brasserie’ has been transformed into a “disco-inspired snowscape for the holidays – it’s cosy, inviting and buzzing with festive excitement”. And this season’s famous faces…
Victoria’s Secret affirms Q3 guidance, unveils strategic growth plan Victoria’s Secret & Co announced on Wednesday that third-quarter operating income and earnings per share are expected to fall at the high-end of its previously announced guidance, despite a high single-digit…
Walmart explores matchmaker marketplace for social media influencers By Reuters Walmart may launch a platform that will use social media influencers to help the retailer and its 100,000 third-party sellers promote their goods and services online, according to trademark filings. Reuters…
Cuoio di Toscana consortium renews collaboration with Thebe Magugu Translated by Nicola Mira Cuoio di Toscana, a tannery consortium based near Pisa, in Tuscany, is keen to provide continuing support to emerging designers. For the Cuoio di Toscana Prize, introduced…
The Lycra Company partners with Browzwear Sustainable fiber and technology solutions firm the Lycra Lycra company partners with Browzwear. – Facebook: Lycra The partnership will provide designers using VStitcher and Lotta, the pioneering platforms for 3D fashion design, the ability…
Cos opens first new concept store in Europe H&M Cos It’s “part of the brand’s ambition to create fully circular store environments”. The store is also big on visual impact with the 566 sq m, two-storey space opening with a…
Columbia Sportswear H1 sales up 12%, Q2 sales volumes hit hard by China, Russia Columbia Columbia Sportswear The Portland, Oregon-based company said quarterly net sales inched forward 2% to $578.1 million, on the back of growth across the U.S., Canada,…
