Austria news and archive

Labels to Watch: Young brands bringing fashion back to Austria’s capital

Vienna has led the international art and culture scene for many eras. In terms of fashion, however, things have become quieter around the Austrian metropolis after the design greats of the last century, including Emilie Flöge, Fred Adlmüller and Rudi Gernreich, began soughting their fortune abroad. This has further been demonstrated by Helmut...

Business

Poundland owner Pepco ceases operations in Austria

Just two years on from its entry into the region, UK-headquartered Pepco Group NV is discontinuing its business activities in Austria. The retail group, which operated 73 budget stores of the same name in the country, came to the decision after an ongoing and thorough review of its performance concluded that the market did not meet its...