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Unwrapping in 2025 – Fashion giants tackle a challenging market: Acquisition and bankruptcy aftermath
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Philipp Plein, Jean Paul Gaultier and Aaron Esh: 2024 in interviews
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Saks Global completes the acquisition of Neiman Marcus
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Legacy retail brands stage comeback amid shifting consumer priorities
Traditional American retail brands are experiencing an unexpected renaissance in 2024, even as economic headwinds continue to reshape consumer behaviour. Market data from Placer.ai reveals a nuanced picture where heritage names are finding new relevance, particularly among millennial shoppers who once drove their initial success. Anthropologie...
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Tackling textile waste is a growing environmental challenge
The surge in textile waste across the United States, driven in part by the rapid expansion of the "fast fashion" industry, has emerged as a significant environmental issue over the past two decades. From discarded clothing to household items such as carpets, towels, and footwear, the proliferation of textile waste contributes to greenhouse gas...
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Unwrapping in 2025 – Fashion giants tackle a challenging market: Acquisition and bankruptcy aftermath
From blocked merger attempts to widescale bankruptcies, 2024 has been somewhat of a rollercoaster for brands across all subcategories. FashionUnited takes a look at what is on the horizon as the biggest stories of this year continue to unfold into 2025. Head-to-head: Fashion giants tackle turbulent market A major merger at Saks and Neiman Marcus...
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Seasalt to continue US expansion in response to demand
British retailer Seasalt has revealed that it is planning to continue expanding in the US with at least two more store openings after reporting that its first location in the region had outperformed expectations. Speaking to The Times, the company said the decision to grow further came on the back of unprecedented demand at its Falmouth,...
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Secondhand market ‘here to stay’ amid cost-of-living crisis, Vinted head says
The cost-of-living crisis has ensured the future of the secondhand market, Vinted chief executive officer, Adam Jay, told Sky News. This was mirrored in Vinted’s report of shopping behaviour shifts this year, showing that two billion pounds was forecast to be spent on pre-loved Christmas gifts. Speaking to the media outlet, Jay, said the “trend”...
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Fashion Workers Act signed into NY law: What does this mean for the industry?
After what has been a lengthy legislative process, the Fashion Workers Act has officially been signed into law in New York. The bill intends to regulate the modelling and creative industries in the state, specifically tackling “predatory management agencies” that have previously gone unchecked. Set to go into effect from June 2025, the Fashion...
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Best of 2024: Documentaries, series and films that paint an interesting picture of fashion
With just a few weeks until the new year, FashionUnited is taking a look back at the films, documentaries and series that have been released. 2024 was the year of documentaries that gave more insight into what goes on behind the scenes of fashion companies, from an intimate look into the entire human life of influential figures to trends that...
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Skechers wins patent case against L.L. Bean
American companies Skechers USA Inc. and L.L. Bean have reached a settlement in a patent lawsuit. Under a court order issued on December 26, 2024 by Judge Margaret Garnett of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, L.L. Bean has agreed to cease and desist from manufacturing, importing and selling a line of shoes that...
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HanesBrands expands activewear category with Hanes Moves
Apparel manufacturer HanesBrands has set about reestablishing itself in the activewear category with a new collection dubbed ‘Hanes Moves’. The line, focused on performance and comfort, offers pieces for women, men and children. Hanes Moves already began slowly rolling out in 2024, however, those behind the brand said this will continue into the...
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UK: Boxing Day footfall takes hit as retailers stay closed
Footfall on the usually bustling Boxing Day took a slight hit this year, reflecting what data specialist MRI Software said could be a “shift in consumer behaviour”. According to the platform’s figures, retail footfall was down 4.9 percent across all UK retail destinations throughout the day. This was compared to Boxing Day in 2023, when footfall...
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US Mastercard report: Sales increase over festive season, apparel leads digital sales
This festive season appeared to be a valuable time of the year for US retailers according to preliminary insights from Mastercard SpendingPulse, which reported a year-over-year uptick in retail sales in the region, with a peak coming in the final five days before Christmas. According to the data, US retail sales (excluding automotive) rose 3.8...
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Lacoste announces opening of regional headquarters in Hong Kong
Sportswear brand Lacoste has announced the opening of its regional headquarters in Hong Kong, reflecting its desire to expand in the region. “We celebrated the opening of our new regional headquarters in Hong Kong. Our new office offers employees an excellent working environment, with a collaborative space that encourages interaction and...
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