Articles by Ole Spötter
Ole Spötter has been working as an editor for FashionUnited since the beginning of 2020. He studied fashion journalism in Düsseldorf, where he previously worked for a local culture magazine. In addition to everyday news, he focuses on current trends and specialises in sports and streetwear. For FashionUnited, he researches the economic relevance of topics within these areas.
Scotch & Soda franchise partner plans further stores in Austria
Franchise partner Christian Leitner, managing director of Retail Group GmbH, is responsible for Scotch & Soda's expansion in Austria. He took over the store on Vienna's Mariahilfer Straße shopping street, on the corner of Zollergasse, following the insolvency of the Austrian subsidiary. Leitner has also been managing the location in the Wien...
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Hummel to manage BeNeLux market directly again
After a 30-year partnership with Dutch licensee Deventrade, Hummel is taking back direct responsibility for Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg (BeNeLux). The Danish sportswear brand of German origin has established the subsidiary Hummel BeNeLux to manage all business activities in the region from January 1, 2026, Hummel announced on...
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Glenn Martens gives H&M bestsellers a new twist
Around a year ago, H&M announced its collaboration with Glenn Martens. Now, the Swedish fashion retailer and the Belgian designer are offering a first glimpse into the upcoming collection. “I firmly believe this is one of the most creative collaborations we have ever done,” said Ann-Sofie Johansson, creative advisor at H&M. “Glenn is a true...
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Hermès: Véronique Nichanian to step down as artistic director of menswear after 37 years
After 37 years, Véronique Nichanian is reportedly stepping down from her role as artistic director of menswear at Hermès. The designer announced her departure in an interview with the French daily newspaper Le Figaro, where she also stated that it would be good for someone else to take over. The French luxury group confirmed the information to...
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Hestra: Swedish glove brand opens stores in Germany and the USA
Swedish glove brand Hestra Gloves is opening its first stores in Germany and the United States. The German store is located at Sendlinger Straße 7 in Munich and is the family-owned company's first outside Scandinavia, Hestra announced on Thursday. But this is only the first step in its international expansion. Munich will be followed by Boulder,...
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Zalando: New head of beauty comes from L'Oréal
Zalando is set to accelerate its growth in the beauty segment and has brought in an expert from L'Oréal. Thomas Schwulera is taking on the role of vice president beauty at the Berlin-based online retailer, Zalando announced on Wednesday. He will be responsible for the entire strategy in this division, where the company recorded double-digit...
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Inside Fabletics' European strategy: Executives talk wholesale growth and market challenges
Fabletics is continuing to grow its wholesale business alongside its core digital clothing subscription service. The US athleisure provider is focusing on retailers such as Peek&Cloppenburg. Partnerships with gyms and reality TV star Khloé Kardashian are also boosting the brand's visibility. Mark Ralea, general manager of Fabletics Europe, and...
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Can Ottolinger and Tinder repair human connections?
Ottolinger and Tinder are bringing people together. Christa Bösch and Cosima Gadient, the Swiss designers behind the brand known for its deconstructed designs, have explored human connections for their Tinder capsule. The US company behind the app announced the collaboration on Monday. It features a “new” and an “old” part. For “Re/Pair”,...
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Sweden's Stylein expands into the UK and Germany
Stylein is continuing its European expansion. Following its UK launch with luxury retailers such as Selfridges, Harrods and Liberty, the brand is now entering Germany, it announced on Monday. The initial launch will be in stores belonging to the Berlin-based luxury department store operator, KaDeWe Group, including KaDeWe in Berlin, Alsterhaus...
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DK Company takes a stake in Ivy Oak
Berlin-based womenswear brand Ivy Oak is now backed by the Danish fashion group DK Company, which also owns brands such as Wood Wood, Gestuz, Solid, and Ichi. DK Company is investing in Ivy Oak. This will result in the restructuring of Ivy Oak GmbH, the company behind the Berlin-based womenswear brand, into Ivy Oak ApS, the parties announced on...
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