Leading French retailers in the running to acquire IKKS
Beaumanoir Group, together with the new owners of Pimkie and The Kooples, have each submitted bids to acquire the assets of the French group that went into receivership last month. Read More
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Trump says he is working on a deal to lower tariff rate on Swiss imports
The United States is working with Switzerland on a deal to lower the 39% tariff rate it faces on exports to the U.S., President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Monday. Read More
Kurt Geiger adds another string to its bow with Dora Larsen lingerie collab
Kurt Geiger has evolved from a footwear retailer to an accessories and footwear retailer. So what next? It looks like it’s now an accessories, footwear and lingerie retailer. Read More
Canada’s Garage brand to make London debut
Canada’s Garage label is setting foot in the UK next year with a debut in London for the brand known for its “elevated off-duty essentials and bold attitude”. Read More
H Syre eyes $700 million in new funding after Nike deal
Swedish textile startup Syre AB plans to raise as much as $700 million in fresh funding to build a factory in Vietnam, following a supply deal with Nike Inc. that it says will help unlock new borrowing. Read More
Diamond Lab moves closer to crowdfunding target, links with Maddox Gallery for Selfridges VIP opening
The Diamond Lab is having a busy few months and one of the reasons is that it has “opened its latest funding round to the public, following an overwhelming response from its community of clients and supporters”. Read More
Britons delayed spending in October, clothing flatlined but beauty stayed strong
Two key reports into retailing consumer spending on Tuesday painted an ongoing sluggish picture with consumers somewhat nervous about spending ahead of the Autumn Budget and many hanging on until big discounts arrive. Read More
Swiss watchmakers rise on optimism over possible reduction in Trump tariffs
Shares of Richemont and Swatch Group, owners of Swiss watch brands, rose on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said he was working with Switzerland on a deal to lower the 39% tariff rate on Swiss exports to the US. Read More
Arav reports double-digit growth, broadens Richmond’s global lifestyle offering
Arav’s CEO Mena Marano unveils to FashionNetwork.com the Italian company’s new initiatives, ranging from its debut at Salone del Mobile in 2026 to expanding its brands’ product ranges, including planned store openings. Read More
Canada Goose sets up shop on Champs Élysée, aspires to become global luxury brand
With this new strategic retail space, the Canadian brand specialising in clothing for extreme cold continues to expand its footprint in Paris. It now has its sights set on Milan and the Middle East. Read More