Nick Hayek has criticized Switzerland’s “defensive” stance in the customs dispute with the U.S. In an interview with “NZZ am Sonntag”, he proposed 39% export tariffs on gold bars to the U.S. as a strong signal. Read More
JD Sports is one of the biggest UK names in trainer sales so its autumn colour trends are worth paying attention to. And what’s it saying? Brown Adidas Campus searches have soared 256% and Spezial in grey is up 233%. Read More
Despite all the gloom mongering one can read about New York Fashion Week, the past 24 hours in Manhattan threw up a quartet of impressive collections, led by an outstanding show by Khaite. Read More
Digital fashion/lifestyle giant ASOS has appointed its first Customer & Commercial executive VP and has also become the first UK & European wholesaler for Australian fashion brand I.Am.Gia. Read More
Digital department store Freemans is celebrating the first anniversary tie-up with singer, broadcaster and style icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor with an edit covering stylistic bases appealing to many of its prized customers. Read More
Stone Island’s new Hangzhou flagship merges material innovation with community. CEO Robert Triefus discusses performance design, Chinese market strategy, and building authentic global brand connections. Read More
The Swedish brand has relocated to a private mansion in Paris’ 10th arrondissement, at 10 rue des Petites-Écuries, bringing together all its departments, including part of the womenswear and accessories design studios. Read More
For AW25, Wax London is embracing denim, introducing a curated capsule collection “designed for true denim enthusiasts”. Read More
UK footwear brand Clarks is to launch its first digital marketplace in early 2026, with the new platform — Clarks Marketplace — bringing together a “curated roster of like-minded partners”. Read More
Holiday retail sales in the United States are expected to rise between 2.9% and 3.4% this year, according to Deloitte’s annual holiday retail forecast, signaling a slowdown compared to last season’s 4.2% growth. Read More
