Canada retail sales fell in July amid rate increases By Reuters Canadian retail sales fell more than expected in July, though they likely rebounded slightly in August, Statistics Canada data showed on Friday, indicating interest rate increases by the Bank…
Patagonia sues Gap for copying ‘iconic’ flap pocket By Reuters PatagoniaGap The Snap-T design by Patagonia – Patagonia In a Tuesday night complaint filed in San Francisco federal court, Patagonia said Gap is willfully and deliberately selling fleece jackets that…
Lacoste celebrates sport, fashion at the first LA Club Lacoste The Los Angeles Club Lacoste Lacoste has launched its first Los Angeles Club Lacoste, last Thursday – Cocoricosun Defined as “a place where fashion meets sport, to celebrate all women…
Whistles and Hobbs recover after the pandemic as social events resume TFG and the brands it owns — WhistlesHobbsPhase Eight Whistles The parent company reported turnover of £310 million, up from £192.6 million, and adjusted EBITDA of £37.3 million. That…
German union calls on Amazon workers to strike during sale By Reuters German trade union VerdiAmazon Reuters The union said the strikes would begin and end at different times at the various locations to make it hard for the company…
Chinese brands outnumber foreign names among Singles Day best-sellers By Reuters Chinese consumers clutched their wallets tight in this year’s Singles Day and continued seeking relatively economical home brands over pricier expensive labels, as strict Covid-19 curbs and economic uncertainty…
Spanx names new CEO, expands executive team Womenswear brand Spanx announced on Friday the appointment of Kim Jones to the role of chief executive officer, along with several other executive leadership changes. Spanx CEO, Kim Jones. – Spanx In this…
Eloquii launches new bridal brand Plus-size women’s fashion label Eloquii announced on Thursday the launch of a new bridal brand. Eloquii launches new bridal brand. – Eloquii Dubbed ‘Bridal by Eloquii’, the new line offers wedding wardrobe essentials including elevated…
Shein to open permanent ‘event space’ in Tokyo’s Harajuku By Reuters API Chinese fashion retailer Shein Reuters Opening from November 13 on Cat Shoppers will be able to browse clothing at the storefront and scan QR codes that will allow…
The Woolmark Company: Merino wool exports to USA grow, streetwear labels boost demand Translated by Nicola Mira The Woolmark Company The Woolmark Company’s stand at the Milano Unica 35 trade show – Photo: Laura Galbiati “After years marked by flooding…
