Articles by Jan Schroder
Zalando meets 2025 expectations and forecasts further growth
Berlin-based online fashion retailer Zalando increased sales and operating profit during the 2025 financial year. Management now anticipates further growth for the current year and has announced a comprehensive share buyback programme. “Our 2025 results demonstrate our strength in execution: we promised profitable growth and delivered at the...
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Jimmy Choo appoints Andy Holmes as chief financial officer
Footwear specialist Jimmy Choo has filled a key position. On Tuesday, the company, part of fashion group Capri Holdings, announced the appointment of Andy Holmes as senior vice president (SVP), CFO & operations. Holmes succeeds Richard Kozlowski, who will leave the company at the end of March. According to his new employer, Holmes brings over...
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Calida Group postpones share buyback programme
Swiss lingerie provider Calida Holding AG will not commence the buyback of its own shares for the time being. “The preparations for the share buyback programme are taking longer than expected,” the Sursee-based group explained in an ad hoc announcement on Monday. “The start of the announced public share buyback programme on March 9, 2026 must...
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Victoria's Secret exceeds expectations in fiscal year 2025/26
US lingerie group Victoria’s Secret & Co. reported surprisingly positive results for the 2025/26 fiscal year on Thursday. Thanks in large part to a strong final quarter, the parent company of the Victoria's Secret, Pink and Adore Me brands exceeded its own forecasts. In the most recent fiscal year, which ended on January 31, group sales reached...
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Prada Group boosts annual revenue and profit
The Italian fashion group Prada SpA (Prada Group) remained on a growth trajectory in the 2025 financial year, despite difficult market conditions. This was primarily due to the continued appeal of its Miu Miu brand. In addition to the current results, the group also announced its strategic plans on Thursday for the fashion house Versace, which...
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Abercrombie & Fitch reports lower profit despite record sales
US apparel group Abercrombie & Fitch Co. set a new sales record in the 2025/26 financial year as expected. Its profit, however, fell short of the previous year's level. The company forecasted a further increase in sales for the current year on Wednesday. Hollister brand remains growth driver In the most recent financial year, which ended on...
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Kontoor Brands exceeds expectations for fiscal year 2025
US apparel group Kontoor Brands Inc. has concluded its fiscal year 2025 with a significant increase in revenue, thanks to the acquisition of outdoor outfitter Helly Hansen. One-off charges, however, led to a decline in profit. This was announced in a business report published by the company on Tuesday. Helly Hansen acquisition boosts revenue...
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On increases annual revenue by 30 percent and forecasts further growth
Swiss sportswear provider On Holding has concluded the 2025 financial year with a new revenue record, although net profit fell short of the previous year's level. The results, published by the company on Tuesday, surpassed recent forecasts. Last year, revenue amounted to 3.01 billion Swiss francs (3.83 billion dollars). This represents an...
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On's LightSpray technology scales globally with new South Korean facility
Swiss sportswear provider On Holdings commissioned another production facility on Wednesday. The facility uses its proprietary “LightSpray” process. This enables the rapid and environmentally friendly production of shoe uppers using fully automated robotic technology. On opened the first “LightSpray” factory in Zurich last summer. The second...
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Calida Group improves earnings in 2025 despite sales decline
Swiss lingerie group Calida suffered further sales losses in the 2025 financial year but made progress on its earnings. This was revealed in a business report published on Thursday by the parent company of the Calida, Aubade and Cosabella brands. CEO Thomas Stöcklin was generally satisfied with the results, given the “challenging market...
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