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Primark operating profit falls 12 percent as retailer prepares for demerger

UK retail and food conglomerate Associated British Foods (ABF) has reported its annual financial results for the 52 weeks ended September 12, 2026, revealing a 12 percent decline in adjusted operating profit at constant currency for its retail division Primark to 1.01 billion pounds (1.35 billion dollars). The fast fashion giant generated...

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Halfdays brings its 'fashion performance' formula for women to Europe

Halfdays, the Colorado-based women’s performance outdoor apparel brand, is launching in Europe after six years of growth in the US. “We’ve really made our stamp in the women’s skiwear market in the US, and we definitely see a similar opportunity in Europe,” chief executive and co-founder Ariana Ferwerda told FashionUnited at the brand’s European...

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Modest shoppers look for more than just a maxi dress

The opening of Italian fashion retailer OVS in Dubai Mall provided a fitting opportunity to reflect on the retail offering for the modest shopper. In the store, we observed various brands and numerous garments suitable for a modest wardrobe: longer silhouettes, relaxed fits and pieces that lend themselves well to layering. These possibilities...

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Can AI help the secondhand textile sector prove its value?

The secondhand textile sector has a wealth of operational records, but no easy way to turn them into a collective account of its contribution. That was the challenge Chris McLellan addressed in his presentation, “Closing the Data Gap: The Case for Data Collaboration in the Age of AI & EPR,” at the SMART 2026 Annual Convention in Montréal. In an...