Dune Group seeks investors and faster growth, names KPMG to unearth oppportunities There’s big change due at footwear and accessories specialist DuneKPMG Dune The company is already investing heavily in its expansion programme with plans for 25 new standalone stores…
Pimkie names Sandrine Lilienfeld as managing director Translated by Nicola Mira Sandrine Lilienfeld, an executive specialised in mid-range women’s fashion labels, has been appointed as the new managing director of PimkieCarollCamaïeu, will take charge of the French fashion retailer whose…
Uniqlo launches repair, remake and recycle studio in Regent Street flagship UniqloRegent Street Photo: Sandra Halliday The dedicated space is located in the basement area in what used to be the barbers of the Austin Reed The company had already…
Lycra Company collaborates with Qore to make Lycra more eco The Lycra Lycra/Qore The deal will “enable the world’s first large-scale commercial production of bio-derived spandex using Qira, the next generation 1,4-butanediol (BDO), as one of its main ingredients”. It…
The metaverse: fashion and luxury’s new Eldorado, or a mirage? Translated by Nicola Mira Should we enter the metaverse or not, investing time and money on it? The question has been niggling at luxury labels for some time. Some, like…
Pentland Brands names Wright new director of creative UK fashion/lifestyle group PentlandSpeedoEllesseCanterbury Pentland Brands Wright, who joined the company this month, will lead “ambitious plans [to build] a world-class culture of creativity that values innovation, bold ideas and brilliant execution”.…
Dockers enlists Selema Masekela for capsule collection dedicated to surfing A few months after the launch of a capsule collection with the golf brand Malbon, Dockers invited the press and some influencers to a surfing day followed by a presentation…
Zalando, Amazon, Inditex lead in European cross-border fashion e-tail Translated by Nicola Mira The European online fashion market is expected to grow by 50% by 2025, from €119 billion in 2021 to €175 billion in 2025. As a result, the…
US retailers up staff numbers to prep for return of in-store holiday shopping By Reuters Several major retailers including Walmart are directing the majority of their holiday hires to work on store floors this year as Americans shift to shopping…
Iconix founder convicted of securities fraud at retrial By Reuters A Manhattan jury found Iconix Brand Group Lee Cooper Prosecutors said Cole, 65, inflated the apparel licensing company’s revenue in 2013 and 2014 using joint venture agreements with Hong Kong-based…
