Fashion

Ambitious outdoor lifestyle brand Finisterre as appointed a new head of retail, with Joe Ward joining on 14 January from Superdry. Read More

The house of Dior has appointed Olivier Teboul to be its new president of Parfums Christian Dior North America. The nomination is effective this Friday, January 9. Read More

The NRF’s trade show will be held in New York on January 11-13 with over 5,000 exhibitors from some 100 countries, showcasing the latest innovations and tech solutions for the retail trade. Read More

​It looks like Very Group could be headed for a new owner, just a couple of months after US private equity giant Carlyle took control of the e-tail business. Read More

The CGT labour union at LVMH’s champagne units called for new strike action next Thursday, as it seeks to pressure management to compensate workers for lost bonuses. Read More

Having just upgraded its forecasts for the 2025–26 financial year, which ends in late August, Japan’s Uniqlo is seeing its growth driven by the French market, Yuki Yamada, its France director, explains. Read More

Compared with 2024, France’s women’s lingerie market has lost €0.7 billion in sales. This slight decline is attributed to a shift towards greater sustainability and quality, as well as more considered consumption. Read More

Pandora expects to deliver 6% organic growth in 2025, the Danish jewellery brand announced on Friday in its preliminary and unaudited results for 2025, falling below previous guidance. Read More

Luxury retailer Saks Global is planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as soon as Sunday, Bloomberg News ⁠reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Read More

​Henkel AG has submitted a takeover offer for Olaplex Holdings Inc, according to sources, after the shampoo maker lost over 90% of its value since its initial public offering. The stock rose more than 36%.  Read More