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Best of 2025: The year in interviews

2025 has been a busy period for the industry, with leadership overhauls, retail expansions and international growth reflecting a dynamic market. To get insight into this continuous evolution, FashionUnited spent the year catching up with business leaders, founders and more. Here are some of the best interviews of the year: Priya Downes, Nudea...

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VSP Vision completes acquisition of Marcolin

VSP Vision has completed the acquisition of Marcolin from PAI Partners and other minority shareholders, as announced in September. "The acquisition of Marcolin marks another important milestone in our 70-year history dedicated to offering members, customers, VSP network physicians, owned retail locations and our key partners ever-greater value...

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Employment, IP, and sustainability: UK regulatory reforms for fashion and retail

The UK regulatory landscape is evolving rapidly, and 2025 has seen a series of changes that will shape how fashion and retail businesses operate in 2026. From employment and apprenticeship reforms to intellectual property, sustainability and cyber security, these updates impact staffing, supply chains, product claims, and compliance obligations....

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Lorenzo Bertelli (Prada): "thanks to AI, we will finally be able to value people who work with their hands"

Scandicci (Florence, Italy). “Technology and artificial intelligence will give us efficiency and free up time for high value-added work,” stated Lorenzo Bertelli, chief marketing officer and head of corporate social responsibility for the Prada Group, and the future CEO. Bertelli was in Scandicci in November, together with current CEO Andrea...

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