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US President Donald Trump suspends Greenland tariffs

MADRID – Amid the volatile and unpredictable trade strategy defining the current U.S. administration, President Donald J. Trump has announced the suspension of the so-called “Greenland tariffs.” The decision was shared late Wednesday afternoon, following the President's address at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos. Utilizing his social...

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LVMH sells its travel retail business (DFS) in China

LVMH announced on Monday the sale of its Duty Free Shops (DFS) business in China to CTG Duty-Free, a major travel retail operator headquartered in Beijing. “As part of this transaction, CTG Duty-Free will acquire the DFS stores located in Hong Kong and Macau, as well as intangible assets including a portfolio of DFS brands and intellectual...

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World Footwear analysis: a divergent market heading into 2026

World Footwear’s latest Retail Flash report, published December 23 last year, paints a starkly contrasting picture of the global footwear landscape. While e-commerce growth and margin erosion are consistent global themes, their operational impacts vary radically by region. For decision-makers, the message is unequivocal: business models must...

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Paris Fashion Week: How to get on the FHCM calendar

Access options depend on a brand's relationship with the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM). Member houses of the FHCM are automatically included in the show schedule. Selected guest houses, however, gain access to the FHCM's show and presentation calendar based on the decisions of the relevant committees. Guest brands must...

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Expert analysis: the limits of Jott's accelerated expansion under LBO

With the fate of Marseille, France-based casualwear brand Jott (Just Over The Top) hanging on a court decision expected in early February, its fragility is striking following a capital injection of nearly 99 million euros (116 million dollars). Vincent Redrado, an industry expert and founder of French consumer consultancy firm Digital Native...

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Dsquared2 and Staff International renew ready-to-wear license

Canadian-Italian fashion brand Dsquared2 and Staff International, a company controlled by the Only the Brave Group (Otb), have officially renewed their licensing agreement for the production and distribution of apparel collections. The agreement extends a 20-year collaboration, which constitutes the main asset for the ready-to-wear business of...

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Blumarine parent company Blufin to cease production

Blufin spa, the parent company of Italian designer label Blumarine, is set to cease its production activities this year. The news comes less than a year after Georgian designer David Koma debuted as the fashion house's creative director at Milan Fashion Week. London-based Koma's pre-fall 2026 collection was presented in recent days....

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Scotch & Soda's return to the high street: 22 stores reopened in Europe as global rollout continues

Since the bankruptcy of its European retail division in 2024, high streets across the region have been without Scotch & Soda. Now, however, under the ownership of US investment company Bluestar Alliance, stores have already reopened across Europe. In conversation with FashionUnited, Sander Born, chief sales director at Scotch & Soda, shares...

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Future of Woolrich and Sundek collections following BasicNet acquisition

Marco Tamponi is officially the global brand manager for Woolrich and Sundek. The two brands were recently acquired by BasicNet. They join Sebago and Superga, two brands that have long been underits creative direction. The Italian fashion company founded by Marco Boglione also includes Kappa, Robe di Kappa, K-Way, Briko, Jesus Jeans and Sabelt...

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New German textile law aims to address fast fashion waste crisis

Fast fashion is creating growing disposal problems in Germany. Consequently, environment minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) plans to hold manufacturers more accountable by requiring them to contribute to the disposal costs of used clothing. This initiative is a response to the issue of overfilled clothing donation bins, which are predominantly...

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“We want to invest in French industrial workshops,” Gilles Lasbordes (HModa France)

The Italian industrial group HModa has recently established a structure in France. It includes a showroom, a leather goods workshop, a client reception area and a training facility. Gilles Lasbordes, managing director for France, outlines its ambitions: targeted investments in independent workshops, prototyping at the Aubervilliers premises and...

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Groupe RAS: a French independent's strategy to compete with sneaker giants

French footwear specialist Groupe RAS (Rautureau Apple Shoes), the owner of brands No Name, Schmoove and Armistice, is entering a new phase in its history, driven by a complementary management duo. Propelled by international acceleration and a diversification into apparel, the company is now organising itself as a “creative start-up” to...