A.K.A. Brands adds to board with two appointments Next San Francisco-based A.K.A. Brands, whose portfolio includesPrincess Polly, Culture Kings, Mnml, Petal & Pup and Rebdolls, said it looks to leverage the duo’s expertise as it looks to grow its current…
ESW to provide carbon-neutral shipping As the world gears up for a cross-border shopping boom post-pandemic, a major player in this field — Dublin-based ESW — has announced 100% carbon-neutral international shipping, offering e-commerce brands “sustainable deliveries from first to…
Victoria’s Secret reveals new fully digital brand for tweens Victoria’s Secret & Co. announced on Tuesday the launch of a new fully digital brand for tweens, as the U.S. giant continues to expand beyond its namesake lingerie brand, and looks…
H&M temporarily suspends sales in Russia By Reuters Sweden’s H&M The world’s second-biggest fashion retailer said it was deeply concerned about the tragic developments in Ukraine and that it stands with “all the people who are suffering.” DR “H&M Group…
Amazon launches virtual try-on for shoes Amazon Amazon launches virtual try-on for shoes. – Facebook: Amazon Fashion The mobile experience uses augmented reality to help customers visualize how a pair of shoes will look on themselves from the comfort of…
London Fashion Week opens with storm warnings, Edward Crutchley and Conner Ives StormEdward Crutchley Edward Crutchley Autumn/ Winter 2022 – Photo: Courtesy of Edward Crutchley A gale of gothic imagery and a downpour of dandy decadence on the runway from…
Japan’s ‘invisible’ disabled artisans fight for spotlight By AFP In a trendy Tokyo neighbourhood, customers browse the wares at Majerca, a shop stocked with handmade items from scarves to glassware, all produced by people with disabilities. The shop, and the…
Castore expects revenue to double this year After announcing a succession of kit deals with major sporting names, it’s no surprise that Castore on Monday announced an ambitious sales target for 2023. Castore’s Tom Beahon What might have been a…
Savage X Fenty inks $125 million investment, opens first retail store in Las Vegas Rihanna Instagram: @savagexfenty Previous investors L CattertonLVMHBernard ArnaultJay-Z The inclusive luxury lingerie company also received a new investment from LionTree, Abu Dhabi Growth Fund (ADG) and…
Robust consumer spending, core capital goods orders highlight U.S. economic strength By Reuters U.S. consumer spending increased more than expected in January, offering the economy a strong boost at the start of the first quarter, but price pressures continued to…
