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Kingpins 2025: How trade conflicts and inflation are affecting the denim industry

In October, the SugarFactory event hall in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, traditionally turns indigo blue. Denim professionals and enthusiasts gather there for Kingpins, the leading denim trade show where new innovations and trends are presented. During the October edition, amidst the enthusiasm, there was also a sense of concern. How severely are...

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Trump: new tariff on Chinese imports is economically untenable

According to US President Donald Trump, the new tariffs he has threatened against China are economically unsustainable. When asked if the cumulative total tariff rate of 157 percent is sustainable for the economy and what it would mean, he said: “That is not sustainable, but that is the figure.” Trump continued in an interview with US television...

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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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EssilorLuxottica posts its "best quarter" since its creation

Paris - EssilorLuxottica, the global leader in optics, reported revenues of 6.87 billion euros, up 6.7 percent at current exchange rates for the third quarter of 2025 on Thursday. The figure exceeded expectations from Factset and Bloomberg, which had forecast 6.73 billion and 6.75 billion euros, respectively. The result was driven by smart...

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Birkenstock to acquire Australian distributor

German footwear provider Birkenstock is set to take direct control of its distribution in Australia. On Wednesday, the publicly listed parent company, Birkenstock Holding Plc, announced it will acquire the distribution company Birkenstock Australia Pty. Ltd. through its subsidiary, Birkenstock International Asia GmbH. A corresponding binding...

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Mango warns of cyberattack compromising customer personal data

Late October 14, Mango alerted its customers via email that a significant portion of their personal data had been compromised in a cyberattack. The company, led by Toni Ruiz, sought to reassure customers that banking information was not among the compromised data. The Spanish fashion multinational explained in the aforementioned email, using...

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Investigation: EU's sustainable fashion score is 'finalised' but far from reliable

On paper, an agreement has been reached on the first tool for scoring fashion products on sustainability. The regulation comes from Brussels and is called the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR), hereafter referred to as 'PEF', for apparel and footwear. However, the method and the way it was developed are a source of...

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A visit to Tendam's new Illescas logistics centre

At the invitation of Tendam and technology company Dematic, FashionUnited toured the new logistics centre that the Spanish fashion multinational has now brought to full capacity in the Toledo town of Illescas, Spain. This is a particularly strategic location, bordering Madrid, where the company has just established the new hub for its online...

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Zalando introduces AI-driven discovery feed in 16 more countries

Berlin-based online retailer Zalando SE is expanding its AI-driven discovery feed to 16 additional markets. The e-commerce company also announced the introduction of new public customer profiles in all its active countries in a press release on Wednesday. The personalised feed presents users with clothing, brands and content that align with...

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Denim Deal launches clothing collection

At the Kingpins denim trade fair, the Denim Deal, a global coalition aiming to scale up the use of post-consumer recycled cotton (POCR), is presenting its first three circular denim collections. Participating fashion companies aim to demonstrate that circular denim is already ready-to-wear, according to the press release. This refers to material...

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Chalhoub Group acquires strategic stake in US label Willy Chavarria

US fashion brand Willy Chavarria is set to advance its international growth with new investors. On Wednesday, the Dubai-based retail group Chalhoub Group announced the acquisition of a “strategic minority stake” in the clothing company, founded in 2015 by Willy Chavarria and David Ramirez. In addition to the Chalhoub Group, investment firms FAE...

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Intersport France finalises purchase of Spanish subsidiary for 300,000 euros

Intersport France is poised to become the future owner of the brand and central purchasing office of its Spanish counterpart. According to Modaes, the French subsidiary has submitted an offer of 300,000 euros. This includes the acquisition of assets, some suppliers, and the integration of a significant portion of the workforce. The deal is still...