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Despite geopolitical and macroeconomic tensions, the Italian group’s revenue grew 3% in Q1, in like-for-like terms, driven by the Americas and APAC regions. Revenue for Versace and Prada was stable, Miu Miu’s was up 2%. Read More

Hailey Rhode Bieber’s beauty brand Rhode has bolstered its global distribution and will be available at Sephora online and in most stores across Europe from this September.  Read More

Lanvin Group reported revenue of €240 million in 2025, down from €292 million the previous year, but managed to narrow its losses by streamlining its operations. Read More

American fibre specialist The Lycra Company is strengthening its executive leadership team by appointing Alistair Williamson as vice-president responsible for sustainability, amid a transition in its product range. Read More

Columbia Sportswear on Thursday said first-quarter sales were relatively unchanged at $779 million, with the U.S. outdoorwear maker saying local market headwinds held back sales growth globally. Read More

American Apparel owner Gildan Activewear reported on Thursday a 63.8% jump in sales to 1.17 billion for the first quarter, on the back of the Canadian company’s acquisition of HanesBrands.  Read More

Xcel Brands has sold its luxury fine jewelry label Judith Ripka for approximately $3 million, as the company sharpens its focus on influencer-led brand building and social commerce. Read More

J.Jill has announced the appointment of Kimberly Wallengren to the role of senior vice president, chief marketing officer, effective April 27. Read More

When a monthly retail sales release comes in that’s headlined ‘Worst April sales performance in a decade raises fresh concerns for the high street’, it’s not worth looking for the upsides — there just aren’t any.  Read More

Just days after news that all Claire’s stores had closed in the UK it seems it’s not all over for the chain in Britain. Julien Jarjoura, the French entrepreneur, is planning a revival within months. Read More