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Producer-led projects: A gap in the sustainability market?

At the root of the sustainability crisis in fashion lies a clouded relationship between brand and supplier, which is a direct consequence of outsourcing production to low-wage countries. In recent decades, the supply chain has become so fragmented that oversight regarding who makes what—and exactly how—has been lost. Now, the industry wants to...

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Les Deux: 14 years of uninterrupted growth despite a strained wholesale market

Danish brand Les Deux has confirmed its resilience and agility. In 2025, the Copenhagen-based label recorded a 13 percent increase in turnover, marking its fourteenth consecutive year of growth amid a challenging global wholesale market. While the fashion sector is experiencing a significant slowdown, Les Deux is demonstrating robust health. For...

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The Platform Group reports strong growth in annual sales and earnings

Düsseldorf-based e-commerce group The Platform Group SE & Co. KGaA experienced strong growth in the 2025 financial year. On Wednesday, the company announced that sales last year reached 728.1 million euros, an increase of 38.8 percent compared to 2024. Gross merchandise volume (GMV) increased by 44.3 percent to approximately 1.30 billion euros....

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Hapag-Lloyd sees no current option for Hormuz passage

Germany's largest container shipping line, Hapag-Lloyd, currently sees no option to guide its commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, where they are currently stuck in the Persian Gulf. There is currently no possibility of passage and the company is awaiting an opportunity, said chief executive officer Rolf Habben Jansen. He did not...

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‘Loi Violland’, France's anti-fast fashion law: Brussels hits the brakes again

France's ambitious ‘anti-fast-fashion law’ (Loi Violland) is in limbo. Although the French Senate approved the law in 2025, the European Commission (EC), which had already raised objections last September, vetoed it again in April. Brussels argues that the law disrupts the principles of the European single market and is discriminatory, as stated...

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Zalando consolidates partnership models – Connected Retail to be discontinued

Zalando is consolidating its partner models and, in line with this, is discontinuing its Connected Retail programme. The Berlin-based e-commerce company confirmed the move to FashionUnited, following an initial report by trade publication Schuhkurier. The Connected Retail technology is set to be discontinued by June 30, 2027. In a statement...

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"Made in China" hopes for improvement with Trump visit

Canton - In the heat of a vast wholesale market in southern China, surrounded by clothing and footwear, traders are hoping that Donald Trump's announced visit will ease the American tariffs penalising their exports. Manufacturers and factories in Guangdong province, the country's manufacturing heartland, have borne the full brunt of the White...

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Euratex: European textile and clothing industry contracts for third consecutive year

The European textile and clothing industry contracted for the third consecutive year in the 2025 financial year, according to the annual report from industry association Euratex. The report documents a continued decline in production, employment and confidence within the sector. The report shows that production volumes fell further in 2025....

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Helly Hansen chooses Paseo de Gracia for its new southern European headquarters

The Norwegian company Helly Hansen has relocated its Southern European headquarters to the centre of Barcelona, establishing a new base on Paseo de Gracia. Previously, the company operated from Sant Quirze del Vallès, on the city's outskirts. According to a report by the trade publication Turiski, the move is part of a new phase of consolidation...

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Ski: Rossignol capitalises on strong winter to boost sales

Paris, France – April 22, 2026 (AFP) – Ski equipment manufacturer Rossignol has improved its sales for the 2025/2026 season, following two difficult winters. The brand announced on Wednesday that the increase was due to strong visitor numbers at ski resorts. For its financial year ending March 31, the French group achieved a turnover of 346...

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Safilo signs agreement to acquire Spy+ and Serengeti brands

Eyewear company Safilo has announced an exclusive agreement with Bollé Brands to acquire Spy+ and Serengeti. The two US brands are active in the sports, outdoor and high-end eyewear segments. Spy+, an authentic and established brand in the sports and sunglasses sector, will further strengthen Safilo's presence in sports and outdoor distribution...

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Moncler Group closes Q1 2026 with revenues up 12 percent

Moncler Group reported consolidated revenues of 880.6 million euros (1,035 million dollars) for the first three months of 2026, an increase of 12 percent at constant exchange rates (+6 percent at current exchange rates). The board of directors today approved the interim management statement for the first quarter. Last year, the first three...