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In search of the (lost?) seed of an industry: How Adolfo Domínguez set out to revive Galician flax
On Wednesday in A Coruña, the brand unveiled the “Galician Flax Initiative”, an initiative to help revive and re-establish flax cultivation across Galicia. Read More
Onitsuka Tiger pivots from Asics stripes to tap luxury market
Onitsuka Tiger is looking at life beyond its famous stripes as the footwear brand prepares to transform into a luxury lifestyle label distinct from Asics Corp. Read More
Sorel names Joe Vernachio new president
Columbia Sportswear Company on Wednesday appointed Joe Vernachio to the role of president of its Sorel brand. Read More
Front Row acquires Amazon accelerator Carbon Beauty
E-commerce growth and Amazon marketplace management agency Front Row Group has acquired Carbon Beauty, an Amazon accelerator specializing in clean beauty brands. Read More
Olive Young opens second U.S. location in Los Angeles
Korean beauty and lifestyle retailer Olive Young is accelerating its U.S. expansion with the opening of its second American store, launching a new location at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles. Read More
Shein Xcelerator expands to the Middle East
Among the first participants in the Middle East is Dubai-based Sumwon Studios, the fashion group behind brands including Missguided and Sumwon. Read More
Tod’s names K-pop star Han as new ambassador
Tod’s has recruited K-pop sensation Han to be the Italian luxury labels’s newest brand ambassador. Read More
Lululemon apologizes after Great Wall drum sparks China backlash
Lululemon apologized after a yoga event staged on the Great Wall featuring a Japanese taiko drum sparked social media backlash in China. Read More
Swiss watch exports barely grow in May as Iran conflict weighs
Swiss watch exports barely expanded in May after two months of declines, suggesting the industry is feeling the effects of fallout from the conflict in the Middle East. Read More
L’Oreal to acquire majority stake in India’s Innovist
French cosmetics group L’Oreal will acquire a majority stake in India’s Innovist, it said on Thursday, as it looks to step up its share of one of the world’s fastest growing markets. Read More