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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...

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Hermès grows, Nike plummets: Interbrand ranking reveals fashion industry winners and losers

The latest “Best Global Brands” ranking from New York-based brand consultancy Interbrand reveals increasing polarisation in the international fashion market. While Hermès, Chanel, Zara and Uniqlo gain brand value, Nike, Gucci and Prada suffer significant losses. Notably, traditional brand strength alone no longer protects against decline. French...

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Fresh start at Jack Wolfskin: 'Product must come first'

After about 29 years, outdoor retailer Jack Wolfskin is relocating its headquarters from Idstein near Wiesbaden to Eschborn near Frankfurt am Main. However, the move is merely the outward sign of the profound transformation that the heritage German brand has undergone in recent years. Since its founding in 1981, the company has changed ownership...