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Beyond the Label: Paul Rice on Conscious Capitalism, the future of Fair Trade US and why ‘Every Purchase Matters’
At first glance, the phrase "conscious capitalism" may come across as somewhat of an oxymoron. A notion that has been floated in many circles since the early 2010s (coined by the co-founders of the Conscious Capitalism movement, Raj Sisodia and John Mackey, the co-founder of Whole Foods Market), it's a philosophy that encapsulates a different...
Culture|Interview Featured30 May 2025
ANDAM Fashion Awards: 2025's 11 finalists revealed
The 35th edition of the ANDAM Fashion Awards competition has unveiled its eleven finalists for 2025. The five nominees for the Grand Prize and the Special Prize are Alain Paul, Egonlab, Meryll Rogge, Willy Chavarria and Zomer, while six finalists have been selected for the Pierre Bergé and Fashion Accessories prizes. ANDAM president Sidney...
Fashion Featured30 May 2025
Creative direction reshuffle: Does the trust between CEO and creative director have an expiration date?
With Maria Grazia Chiuri's departure from Dior now official, new appointments are anticipated. It seems as though all that is missing is the station master's whistle and the call of “all aboard” to begin this latest journey towards a new creative direction in luxury fashion. We are witnessing a continuous reshuffling of creative directors; only...
Fashion |Opinion Featured30 May 2025
Shein reportedly eyeing Hong Kong listing as London IPO plans halt
Shein is seemingly changing course. The Chinese fast fashion giant is believed to now be looking to Hong Kong for its initial public offering (IPO) after plans to list in London grinded to a halt. According to sources for Reuters, Shein has turned to Hong Kong after it failed to get Chinese regulators to approve of its London Stock Exchange...
BusinessMember30 May 2025
New York’s LIM College to be acquired by ESMOD’s Japanese owner
LIM College, a New York fashion and lifestyle institute, has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Japan Educational Foundation (JEF). The deal is pending approvals from higher education regulators. Through LIM, JEF is expanding its portfolio currently consisting of four universities, one online university and nine professional training...
Fashion 30 May 2025
Nike’s long-term chief innovation officer to retire
The chief innovation officer of Nike is set to retire. John Hoke, who has been with the sportswear giant for over 30 years, is reportedly stepping down from his role. This is according to an internal memo seen by Bloomberg, which said Hoke will remain with the company through October to complete some ongoing projects. A spokesperson for Nike...
People30 May 2025
Hudson’s Bay to reportedly lay off over 8,300 employees as stores shutter
Canadian retailer Hudson’s Bay is believed to be laying off 8,347 employees as it comes close to finalising its store closures. According to documents seen by Reuters, around 89 percent of the company’s workforce will be laid off once it concludes its liquidation sale and store closures this Sunday, June 1. Among the remaining 1,017 employees,...
BusinessMember30 May 2025
Foot Locker closes 56 stores as it swings to loss in Q1
Foot Locker enacted a series of global store closures in the first quarter ended May 3, 2025, as it swung into a loss amid declining sales. The company, which earlier this month announced it was to be acquired by US sports retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods, said that it closed 56 stores over the reported period. These included locations in South...
BusinessMember30 May 2025
Paul & Shark launches kidswear
Paul & Shark is now also catering to younger audiences with its first kidswear collection. The Italian brand launched its first junior collection for children aged four to 16, Paul & Shark announced on Friday, May 30, 2025. Created in partnership with kidswear specialist Altana Società Benefit, the collection debuted for the SS26 season. This...
Fashion 30 May 2025
Gerry Weber brand rights acquired by Spanish Victrix Group
German fashion brand Gerry Weber has found a new home. The international brand rights have been taken over by the Spanish Victrix Group, owner of the Punt Roma brand, the groups confirmed upon FashionUnited's inquiries. The news was already confirmed in a press release about the relaunch of Gerry Weber's Dutch stores. “In addition to the brand...
BusinessFeaturedMember30 May 2025
Victoria’s Secret takes down US site following ‘security incident’
Victoria’s Secret seems to have been the next target in a growing list of fashion companies facing online attacks. The lingerie brand confirmed that it was tackling a "security incident” that led it to take down its US website and “some in store services as precaution”. While the website is now back online, in a post on Instagram the company...
BusinessMember30 May 2025
Saks Global secures 350 million dollars in financing commitments
Saks Global, the newly formed retail group comprising Saks and Neiman Marcus, has announced that it has secured 350 million dollars of financing commitments from SLR Credit Solutions. This reflects progress against its previously announced measures to strengthen its balance sheet, the company said in a release. Anticipated the close on or before...
BusinessMember30 May 2025