UK fashion retail giant Next issued a Q2 trading update on Thursday and showed that its seemingly unstoppable progress is continuing. In the 13 weeks to 26 July, Next full-price sales rose 10.5% year on year. Read More
Unilever’s first-half results showed an increase in underlying sales growth (USG) in its important beauty operations with the company saying its performance during the period supports its full-year confidence. Read More
Italian sportswear business Macron — whose largest markets are the UK and Italy — has reported strong sales growth for the first half of the year. Read More
Kim Kardashian’s Skims has announced the launch of its debut face shapewear, a supportive facial swaddle with built-in “collagen yarn” designed to sculpt the face. Read More
Six months after he was appointed CEO of Jil Sander, Brunschwig, who was also head of strategy for the OTB group, has announced his departure. Ubaldo Minelli, the Italian fashion group’s CEO, is replacing him. Read More
ASOS announced some important boardroom changes on Thursday with the appointment of Natasja Laheij as chair with effect from its FY25 year-end results and the appointment of William Barker as deputy chair. Read More
French luxury group Kering reported Tuesday a 46 percent plunge in net profit during the first half, with sales slumping again at its flagship Gucci brand, as the group awaits a new CEO to try to regain its footing. Read More
The French accessible luxury giant saw its sales surpass the 600 million euro mark in the first half of its financial year, buoyed by strong performances in Europe and the United States. Read More
Canadian jeweler Birks Group saw sales for fiscal 2025 fall 4% to $177.8 million, on the back of a slow performance in the company’s retail channel. Read More
Gap Inc.-owned activewear label Athleta has named Maggie Gauger as global brand president and CEO. Read More
