Articles by Wietse van der Veen
IKKS declared bankrupt in Belgium: dozens of jobs at risk
The Belgian subsidiary of the French fashion brand IKKS was declared bankrupt at the beginning of February by the French-speaking Commercial Court of Brussels. The bankruptcy affects around ten of its own stores and puts dozens of jobs at risk, reports business newspaper L’Echo. IKKS is a French premium fashion brand active in several European...
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LolaLiza acquired by three board members following management buyout
Belgian womenswear brand LolaLiza has been acquired by three members of its current management team. CEO Joachim Rubin, chief product and marketing officer Elodie Doret and chief commercial and operations officer Griet Sauvenay are taking over the shareholding from the founding Appelstein & Jeger family, who owned the company for 25 years....
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H&M Group to close Maastricht customer service centre, 250 jobs to be cut
Swedish fashion group H&M Group is set to close its customer service centre in Maastricht, the Netherlands, on June 1, 2026. The Maastricht customer service centre currently serves multiple brands within the H&M Group, a spokesperson told FashionUnited. In 2026, the retail group will transition globally to an operational model with external...
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In Pictures: Official team uniforms for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina are approaching, and fashion houses are presenting the first official team uniforms. Traditionally, these collections serve as a strategic branding moment for brands, combining national identity, heritage and performance. The games begin February 6. Team Canada dressed in Lululemon Team Canada x...
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Sydney Sweeney to launch lingerie brand, already sparking controversy
Actress Sydney Sweeney, known for Euphoria and the recent film The Housemaid, is working on her own lingerie brand called Syrn. This was revealed in a teaser she recently shared on social media. Sydney Sweeney launches own lingerie brand This marks Sweeney's next step in her entrepreneurial ventures. It is not the first time Sweeney has been...
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