On Saturday, French customs officials said that an early-November inspection of 320,474 Shein parcels found 25% of non-textile products to be non-compliant, confirming a report by Le Parisien. Read More
Buffeted by fast fashion and the second-hand market, France’s ready-to-wear sector is reeling amid bankruptcies, court‑supervised restructurings, and liquidations. Its workforce has also fallen significantly. Read More
The weak economy is dampening consumers’ willingness to spend: many are holding on to their money rather than going on shopping sprees. Germany’s largest sports retail group, Intersport, is feeling the effects as well. Read More
Amazon said Sunday it has decided not to pursue plans to deliver goods by drone in Italy, saying that while it had made good progress with aerospace regulators, broader business regulatory issues hampered the project. Read More
Looking back on a long year of trips to Switzerland, tours of manufactures and museums and trade shows, and interviews with watchmakers around the world, I think it’s fair to say 2025 was an excellent year for watches. Read More
She had a gift for elevating simplicity: Brigitte Bardot has never ceased to inspire with her relaxed style, turning simple pieces such as the Breton top and ballet pumps into cult classics, thanks to her. Read More
The global star, the mythical embodiment of absolute freedom and, later, a fervent advocate for animal welfare, Brigitte Bardot died on Sunday, aged 91, long after she had turned her back on celebrity and cinema. Read More
Swiss investor Arklyz has acquired the German shoe brand Gabor. The company, which is based in Stans on Lake Lucerne, did not disclose the purchase price. Read More
Thermal insulation manufacturer Thermore is expanding in the fashion sector. Its most recent collaboration is with Jaked, whose new Autumn/Winter 2025 outerwear range features Ecodown Fibers Ocean insulation technology. Read More
Silver hit $75 for the first time on Friday, with gold and platinum too striking record highs, as speculative bets, expectations for more US rate cuts, and rising geopolitical tensions powered precious metals. Read More
