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DDP prepares for its relaunch with Dutexdor group

The Dutexdor Group announced on Monday, February 16, 2026, a strategic partnership to relaunch the iconic French brand DDP through an exclusive licensing agreement. This collaboration aims to revitalize the cult 1990s label by expanding its footprint across France and Europe with comprehensive apparel, accessory, and luggage collections for men,...

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Inditex shares reach new all-time high amid strategic buyback and super bowl visibility

Madrid – Inditex shares experienced a volatile yet ultimately positive trajectory in early 2026, culminating in a historic week driven by strategic financial moves and a landmark cultural moment at the Super Bowl. New all-time high: Inditex hits 58 euros per share After an initial record-breaking start to the year in January, Inditex shares...

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Circulose reopens Sundsvall factory following strategic restructuring

Swedish textile innovator Circulose has announced the restart of its commercial-scale production plant in Ortviken, Sundsvall. The facility, which is the world’s first industrial-scale chemical textile recycling plant, is scheduled to resume the manufacture of its signature recycled pulp in the fourth quarter of 2026. The restart follows a...

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In 'an uncertain world', luxury groups wary of 2026

Paris (France) - Following a "turbulent" 2025 and in "an uncertain world", caution is the watchword for 2026 in the luxury sector, where major French groups have published mixed results. "The past year was 'turbulent economically and geopolitically (...) and 2026 will not be very simple either, but one thing at a time'," stated Bernard Arnault,...

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L'Oréal net profit drops 4.4 percent in 2025 due to currency effects and French tax

The French cosmetics giant L'Oréal announced on Thursday a 4.4 percent decrease in its net profit to 6.13 billion euros (7.27 billion dollars). This was penalised by currency effects and the exceptional surcharge imposed on large companies to restore French public finances. “This increasingly less exceptional tax on large companies (...) costs...

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Vinted: How dropshipping is blurring the promise of circularity

In less than a decade, Vinted has established itself as a go-to for millions of Europeans. However, behind the stated ideal of a shared wardrobe, a more ambiguous reality is emerging. Disguised commerce is taking hold, with new ultra-fast fashion stock saturating virtual wardrobes. This article analyses a system being tested by its own excesses....

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Inditex-backed Epoch Biodesign partners with Invista for recycled nylon 6,6

Madrid – British biotechnology company Epoch Biodesign, specialising in the enzymatic recycling of petroleum-derived plastic and textile waste, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Invista, one of the world's largest producers of nylon 6,6 and polypropylene and their derivatives. Primary goal of this alliance is to advance global...

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BasicNet: consolidated turnover reaches 416 million euros in 2025

Aggregate sales of products from BasicNet brands amounted to 1.29 billion euros (1.53 billion dollars) in 2025, an increase of 4 percent. Sales from commercial and direct licensees reached 907.7 million euros, up 5 percent from 864.7 million euros on December 31, 2024. Sales from manufacturing licensees totalled 318 million euros, a 1.4 percent...

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France: Key insights for understanding fashion's transformations in 2026

What drivers will shape the French apparel market in the coming months? Experts from the Economic Observatory met this Thursday at the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM), where they shared their key insights on 2025 to better anticipate the challenges and opportunities awaiting fashion players in 2026. According to the latest data from INSEE and...

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Spinnova losses deepen in 2025, revenue drops 54 percent

Finnish textile technology company Spinnova Plc experienced a decline in revenue and higher losses in the 2025 financial year. The results were revealed in a business report published on Thursday. Revenue for the past year amounted to 344,000 euros (408,890 dollars). This represents a 54 percent decrease compared to 2024. The operating loss...

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Hermès reports 1.72 percent net profit decrease due to exceptional surtax

French luxury group Hermès announced on Thursday, February 12, 2026, a 1.72 percent decrease in its net profit for 2025, which fell to 4.5 billion euros (5.35 billion dollars). This decline was attributed to an exceptional surtax imposed on large companies by the French government to restore public finances. Excluding this exceptional...

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Marimekko's 2025 financial results: sales up, net profit unchanged

Finnish textile group Marimekko Corporation (Marimekko) has concluded the 2025 financial year with a further increase in sales. However, profit stagnated compared to the previous year. This was revealed in a recent business report published by the company on Thursday, February 12, 2026. According to the report, sales last year reached 189.6...