Desire Outstrips Availability in Women's Sportswear Sector -- Klarna Report
Klarna and Sports Innovation Lab’s "Rep Her" report reveals a stark mismatch between rising demand for women’s sports apparel and limited product availability. Sales of women’s football shirts grew 17% year‑over‑year, outpacing the 8% rise for men’s shirts, yet eight in ten female fans say they would purchase more if options expanded. The study shows women’s fans struggle twice as often finding styles they like, citing gaps in variety, availability, and quality. In response, Klarna launched a dedicated women’s football merchandise hub with COPA90, donating proceeds to The Laces Community Clubs.
Shoe Retailer Minelli Is Back in Receivership
French shoe retailer Minelli, founded in 1973, has been placed into receivership after a safeguard period was converted by the Paris Economic Activities Court in March 2026. The company posted a €3.7 million loss (about $4 million) for the 2024‑25 fiscal year,...
Yours Clothing Dives Into 'Body Confidence' For Summer Swimwear Campaign
Yours Clothing launched a summer swimwear campaign centered on body confidence, featuring six diverse models and a range of sizes from UK 12 to 40. The brand cites a recent survey showing 90% of women feel under‑represented and that brands...
11.11/eleven Eleven Launches Flagship Store in New Delhi
11.11/eleven eleven opened its first flagship store in New Delhi, showcasing a three‑zone layout linked by a striking 30‑foot bamboo arch. The interior uses innovative boards made from mustard seed husks and sugarcane bagasse, replacing traditional plywood and highlighting the...
Carhartt Scion Launches New Wylie Welling Circular Fashion Brand
Carhartt scion Gretchen Valade has launched Wylie Welling, a circular fashion brand that upcycles vintage Carhartt workwear into unisex pieces. The Spring 2026 collection reworks garments from the 1970s‑2000s, customized in Los Angeles and Detroit. The brand debuts online on April 7 and...
The New Global Challenges Facing Made in Italy
The latest Mimit report, released ahead of National Made in Italy Day, highlights Italy’s ability to thrive in a post‑pandemic world despite heightened geopolitical tensions and supply‑chain fragility. Export diversification and market breadth have kept Italy among the top exporters,...
Snowleader to Open New Addresses in Paris and Switzerland, Targets €200 Million Revenue by 2030
Snowleader, a French outdoor retailer, sold 27,000 skis and 35,000 trail‑running shoes in 2025, with exports accounting for 53% of its revenue. The company is expanding its physical footprint, opening a new 100‑sqm experiential flagship on rue des Écoles in Paris...
Spykar Partners with Vidyut Jammwal for New Denim Campaign
Spykar has unveiled a new denim collection called “Ikemen,” featuring relaxed, gender‑neutral silhouettes aimed at India’s Gen Z and Gen Alpha shoppers. The launch is anchored by a high‑impact campaign titled “Stay Hip, Stay Loose,” starring actor‑martial artist Vidyut Jammwal, who tests...
Chinese New Year: In 2026, Luxury Brands Put Spectacle Centre Stage
Luxury houses dramatically elevated their Chinese New Year 2026 activations, turning festive symbolism into immersive, culturally resonant experiences. Brands such as Céline, Loewe, Valentino and Miu Miu staged multi‑city installations that blended traditional rituals with contemporary storytelling and technology. The campaigns...
Arav Bolsters Its Team with a New General Manager, Targets €100 Million in Revenue over the Next Three Years
Arav appointed Silvia Menigatti as its first general manager in December 2025, leveraging her 15 years of strategic advisory and M&A experience. The Italian fashion group reported €52 million (≈ $57 million) revenue and €7 million (≈ $7.6 million) EBITDA for FY 2025 and now targets €100 million (≈ $109 million)...
JW Anderson Opens Permanent Space on Luxury Womenswear Floor in London's Selfridges
JW Anderson has secured a permanent boutique on Selfridges' luxury women’s floor in London, moving beyond recent pop‑up experiments. The space showcases a curated mix of ready‑to‑wear, accessories, and heritage‑inspired pieces, emphasizing UK craftsmanship and Japanese denim. The launch follows...
NYC's Rùadh Opens at Harvey Nichols
Rùadh, the premium denim label founded by former Calvin Klein director Jac Cameron, opened its first UK boutique inside Harvey Nichols in New York City. The brand, launched online in Britain in spring 2025, leverages Cameron’s Scottish heritage and American denim expertise to offer...
Returns Are Rising Due to Failures in Product Info - Report
Akeneo reports that incorrect, incomplete, and inconsistent product data is a major driver of product returns, eroding margins and customer trust. The National Retail Federation estimates US retail return rates near 17%, costing roughly $900 billion annually. The study shows 62%...
Gallinée Appoints Romain Carrega to Lead Its European Expansion
Gallinée has appointed HEC Paris graduate Romain Carrega to spearhead its European expansion, giving him oversight of communications, product development, digital, operations, and trade marketing. The move follows a post‑acquisition restructuring that has already seen the brand’s pharmacy footprint grow from roughly...
BeautySpace Shop-in-Shops Open in Belk
BeautySpace is opening shop‑in‑shop concepts inside select Belk department stores. The rollout begins with five locations in the Southeast—Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; Columbia and Greenville, South Carolina; and Birmingham, Alabama. The curated assortment will highlight emerging, founder‑led and high‑growth...
Gucci-Owner Kering Raises $1.4 Billion by Offloading Majority in Milan Building to Qatari Buyer
Kering, the parent of Gucci, sold an 80% stake in its Via Monte Napoleone Milan building to Qatar’s Al‑Mirqab Group for €1.16 billion (about $1.28 billion). The French luxury group received an upfront €729 million (~$802 million) and will collect a further €432 million (~$475 million) in five...
Atelier Tuffery Opens a Boutique in the Marais, Paris
Atelier Tuffery, a family‑owned French denim maker founded in 1892, opened a 110‑square‑metre boutique in Paris’ Marais to bring its sustainable, locally produced jeans to a broader audience. The brand’s Florac workshop posted €5.2 million (≈$5.7 million) revenue in FY 2024‑25, a 13% increase,...
Drôle De Monsieur Strengthens Its Retail Footprint with Concession at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
Drôle de Monsieur has opened a 25‑square‑metre concession inside Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, marking its first brand‑run corner in the iconic Parisian department store. The space is managed by the label’s own team, allowing full control over merchandising and brand messaging....
Shanghai Fashion Week: Samuel Guì Yang, Mark Gong, Xu Zhi, ShuShu/Tong, Susan Fang, Amomento
Shanghai Fashion Week showcased a striking mix of local Chinese talent and a Korean label, highlighting the city’s growing influence as a cultural fashion hub. Samuel Guì Yang delivered a poetic, Chinese‑vernacular collection that fused silk, Bhutanese paper and reimagined military...
Sunflower Will Show at Pitti Uomo to Fête Copenhagen Fashion Week’s 20th Anniversary
Sunflower, the Copenhagen‑based menswear label founded in 2018, will present its next collection as the guest designer at Pitti Uomo in Florence from June 16‑19. The show is part of a programme marking the 20th anniversary of Copenhagen Fashion Week,...
Chantelle Launches 150th Anniversary Campaign on YouTube
Chantelle is marking its 150th anniversary with a YouTube campaign that reimagines each decade through a single, contemporary image. The milestone coincides with a 40‑year partnership with John Lewis, which will feature limited‑edition pieces later in the year. The brand’s SS26...
Scott Henshall to Headline Source Fashion Catwalk in July
Source Fashion will host its July catwalk at Excel London from July 7‑9, featuring designer Scott Henshall as the headline act. The show blends Henshall’s new collections with trend‑led edits and highlights collaborations with House of Kind and sustainable label...
EU Trade Commissioner Discusses Critical Minerals, Tariffs with US
EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic confirmed progress on a critical minerals agenda and a resolution of tariff disputes with the United States. Both sides settled on a 15% import tariff for most EU goods, halving the rate previously threatened by...
Intercos' Renato Semerari: 'Our Aim Is to Continue Innovating to Grow'
Intercos reported a €1.05 billion (≈$1.14 billion) turnover, with retail value estimated at €8‑10 billion (≈$8.7‑$10.9 billion). The company highlighted rapid growth in foundation formulas from its expanded Korean R&D centre and the launch of Prisma Stick, a novel gel‑powder stick. It aims for 5‑6%...
Roger Federer-Backed On Can Now Use Swiss Cross on Sneakers for Sale in Switzerland
Swiss shoemaker On Holding AG received approval to display the Swiss cross on its sneakers sold in Switzerland, even though the shoes are manufactured in Asia. The change stems from a revised interpretation of “Swissness” rules that now permits the...
Meta Aims to Position WhatsApp as the New Frontier in Customer Relations
Meta is positioning WhatsApp as a core channel for B2C customer relations, citing that 80% of users interact with brands weekly and a billion daily business‑consumer conversations occur. The platform now supports promotions, live‑shopping, abandoned‑cart recovery (15‑20% recovered), payments and...
Icebreaker Infuses Japanese Sensibility Into Minimalist Capsule Collection Titled 'Designed in Japan'
Icebreaker, a VF Corporation outdoor brand known for merino wool, unveiled a new unisex capsule called “Designed in Japan” for spring 2026. The collection blends Japanese minimalist design with the brand’s natural‑fiber performance, offering T‑shirts, jumpers, cardigans, trousers and lightweight jackets. Targeted...
Pierre Cardin to Design Uniforms for LeShuttle Staff From 2027
Pierre Cardin will design new uniforms for LeShuttle staff, with rollout slated for 2027 as part of a terminal redevelopment. More than 1,200 employee‑facing team members will wear the co‑created outfits, blending the fashion house's avant‑garde heritage with functional transport...
Footasylum Launches Major Jeans Collection as the Trend Turns Towards Nostalgic Denim
Footasylum unveiled a major denim collection featuring 13 new styles as spring wardrobes shift toward lighter, relaxed fits. The retailer highlighted the resurgence of nostalgic denim, noting 1.6 million TikTok videos using the related hashtag in the past three months. The...
Fashion E-Tailer Giglio.com Posts 14% Revenue Slump in 2025, Rallies in Europe in 2026
Italian luxury e‑tailer Giglio.com reported a 14% revenue decline in 2025, posting $43.5 million in sales versus $50.8 million the year before. EBITDA turned negative at $1.8 million, reflecting a –4.1% margin, while net loss widened to $2.8 million. Despite the downturn, the company...
Michael Kors UK Sees Lower Sales and Profits on Store Closures
Michael Kors UK reported a sharp decline in turnover, dropping to just under £60 million (≈ $75 million) from almost £71 million (≈ $89 million) as store closures and a weak economic environment weighed on sales. Despite the revenue drop, the gross profit margin improved to...
As It Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary, Andiata Aims to Become a Byword for Elegance in Europe and Beyond
Andiata marks its 40th anniversary as a Finnish luxury label steered by founder Tarja Rantanen and daughter Matilda Morelius. The brand recorded €6.3 million (~$6.9 million) in sales for 2025, with roughly half generated through its e‑commerce platform. Distribution remains boutique‑focused, limited...
Oysho and Pull&Bear Bolster Their European Footprint with New Stores in Amsterdam and Copenhagen
Inditex’s Oysho and Pull&Bear are expanding in Europe, opening new stores in Amsterdam and Copenhagen. The 245‑square‑metre Oysho location features a dedicated 50‑square‑metre Running Club, while Pull&Bear’s 900‑square‑metre Copenhagen flagship showcases a digital‑first retail concept. Both openings complement recent launches...
Seasalt Announces Latest Collab with Beyond Retro, New Better by Design Campaign
British fashion retailer Seasalt has partnered with vintage resale platform Beyond Retro to launch a capsule collection on March 27, reworking pre‑owned fabrics into new women’s and men’s garments. The collection, priced between approximately $127 and $178, features four women’s...
Inditex to Open Lefties at the Forthcoming Central Park Valvert
Inditex will launch its Lefties brand at the Central Park Valvert retail hub in Sainte‑Geneviève‑des‑Bois on May 21, 2026, marking the chain’s first French store. The outlet will feature the group’s “Digital Store” concept, including RFID‑enabled Easy Pay, automated lockers and social spaces. Lefties, originally...
India's Luxury Promise Hits a Wall: Not Enough Malls to Shop In
India’s luxury market, valued at $12.1 bn, is constrained by a severe shortage of premium retail space, with only three true luxury malls—two in Delhi and one in Mumbai. Top brands such as LVMH, Kering and Richemont report zero availability for...
Gap Inc. Introduces AI-Powered Tools to Enhance Online Shopping
Gap Inc. announced AI‑driven enhancements for its online stores, adding Bold Metrics’ Agent Sizing Protocol for personalized fit guidance and supporting Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol to enable conversational purchases. The tools aim to eliminate sizing uncertainty, a key barrier to apparel e‑commerce, by delivering...
Nopalera Raises $4 Million to Accelerate Retail, Product Growth
Nopalera, a San Antonio‑based premium beauty and lifestyle brand, raised $4 million in a round led by Morgan Stanley’s Next Level Fund and co‑led by L’Attitude Ventures. The capital will accelerate retail expansion and new product development across fragrance, hair care,...
Tod's Reopens Renovated Flagship in Sydney
Tod's has reopened its renovated flagship boutique on the 4th floor of Westfield Sydney, offering a 130‑square‑metre space with neutral interiors and travertine‑marble fixtures. The store presents the Spring/Summer 2026 ready‑to‑wear line, featuring iconic Gommino loafers, Red Dot sneakers, and the...
Italy's Repossi Opens Harrods London Boutique
Italian jewellery house Repossi opened a boutique inside Harrods in London on March 24, 2026, showcasing its Antifer, Serti sur Vide and Berbere collections. The launch features a Harrods‑exclusive Berbere Chromatic ring crafted in yellow gold with green lacquer. Creative direction by...
La Redoute Names Marie Mercier Briand Head of AI and Innovation
French e‑tailer La Redoute appointed Marie Mercier Briand as head of AI and innovation on March 16, 2026. The new role is designed to accelerate the retailer’s digital transformation and expand its agentic commerce capabilities. La Redoute, owned by Galeries Lafayette, generates about 90%...
China's AliExpress Tells EU Lawmakers It Is Working to Comply with Law
Alibaba‑owned AliExpress told EU lawmakers it is taking steps to meet the Digital Services Act after a formal investigation that began in March 2024. The platform pledged to limit default visibility of adult‑oriented products, ban illegal sellers such as the...
Jacquemus Appoints Livio Tabbi as Head of Europe and the Middle East
Jacquemus has appointed Livio Tabbi as head of its Europe‑Middle East‑Africa (EMEA) operations, reporting directly to CEO Sarah Benady. Tabbi brings experience from Balibaris and The Kooples, where he oversaw sales across Europe and EMEA. The move follows a strategic re‑org that includes...
World Cup 2026: Why France Is the 'Blockbuster' Of Nike's Revival Strategy
Nike is betting on France’s national team as the centerpiece of its 2026 World Cup revival, signing a €100 million ($108 million) kit deal through 2034. The campaign, anchored by superstar Kylian Mbappé, showcases fashion‑forward designs such as a white‑collared home shirt and...
Cotswolds Designer Outlet Announces Sunglass Hut Arrival
EssilorLuxottica’s Sunglass Hut opened its first UK store at the Cotswolds Designer Outlet, joining a roster of premium fashion and sports brands. The outlet, which launched with 98% occupancy, now has only one vacant unit remaining in its first phase. The...
Lacoste: Charm Offensives From Miami to the Shop Windows of Galeries Lafayette Haussmann in Paris
Lacoste is executing a dual‑track activation strategy, pairing the Miami Beach "Club Lacoste" tennis experience with a fashion‑focused pop‑up at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann in Paris. The Paris installation, dubbed "The Locker Room," transforms eleven storefront windows and two pop‑up spaces...
Sally Beauty Launches on TikTok Shop
Sally Beauty has opened an official storefront on TikTok Shop, launching more than 1,000 products over the next weeks. The assortment blends Sally‑owned labels such as Beauty Secrets and Silk Elements with national brands like Sauce Beauty and upcoming partners...
K-Beauty World Expands on Ulta Beauty Marketplace with 17 New Brands
K‑Beauty World has added 17 new Korean beauty brands to Ulta Beauty’s online marketplace, expanding its roster to 12 initial brands with five more slated for May. The assortment leans heavily toward skincare, featuring nine skincare labels alongside hair‑care, body‑care,...
Celio: The Savvy Publicity Coup Propelling the Launch of Its Womenswear Range
Celio is rolling out its first dedicated womenswear line, using a clever “missing L” teaser that sparked a viral wave across social platforms. The campaign, orchestrated by Havas Paris, featured six high‑profile female influencers and amassed over 40 million organic impressions. Prices...
J.M. Weston Debuts 180 Loafer 80th Anniversary Year with Upcycled Models
French shoemaker J.M. Weston marks the 80th anniversary of its iconic 180 Loafer with a series of limited‑edition, upcycled models. The collection includes a glass‑bead finish, a gold‑sequin holiday version, and hand‑stitched Norwegian needlework, all produced in the brand’s Limoges...