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Who is David Epstein, Hugo Boss’s next CEO?
David Epstein has spent much of his career working with the brands Frasers Group sells. From January 1, he will be responsible for one of them. Hugo Boss announced on November 12 that Frasers’ chief brand partnerships officer will succeed Daniel Grieder as chief executive. Grieder, who has led the German fashion group since June 2021, will leave...
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Saucony and Merrell drive Wolverine Worldwide’s Q3 sales growth
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. reported a 7.5 percent increase in third-quarter revenue, driven by its two largest brands, Saucony and Merrell, and raised its outlook for the full year. Revenue for the quarter ended October 3, rose to 505.4 million dollars from 470.3 million dollars a year earlier. On a constant currency basis, revenue was up 7.7...
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World Collective opens Sourcing Portal to brands of all sizes
New York and Dublin-based sourcing platform World Collective has opened its Sourcing Portal to fashion brands of every size, offering access to vetted suppliers, next-generation materials and pooled orders designed to bring high-minimum materials within reach of growing labels. The portal launched on November 10 with more than 45 vetted mills...
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Completedworks opens first flagship store on London’s Chiltern Street
Completedworks is opening its first flagship store on Chiltern Street in London in November 2026. The store will be the brand’s first dedicated retail space more than a decade after it was founded in London in 2013. The ground floor will house jewellery, handbags, homeware, furniture and a series of museum-like displays, with the Completedworks...
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Dr. Martens: 'Hot summer' pushes half-year revenue down
Dr. Martens reported a 9.8 percent drop in first-half revenue to 290.4 million pounds, as exceptionally hot summer weather hit demand for its core boots category, particularly in Europe. On a constant currency basis, revenue for the 26 weeks ended September 27 fell 9.2 percent to 292.4 million pounds, the British footwear company said in its...
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Tod’s: Matteo Tamburini steps down as creative director
Matteo Tamburini is stepping down as creative director of Tod's. The designer had held the position at the Italian brand, which is based in the Marche region, since 2023. He made his runway debut with the autumn/winter 2024 womenswear collection during Milan Fashion Week. Tamburini had succeeded Walter Chiapponi in the role. The announcement...
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Kendra Scott names former Tiffany & Co. executive Kerry Feldmann chief merchandising officer
Kendra Scott has appointed Kerry Feldmann as chief merchandising officer, effective November 16. Feldmann will oversee merchandising, planning and allocation, and will report to chief executive officer Chris Blakeslee as part of the executive leadership team. The appointment comes as the Texas-based company prepares for its 25th anniversary in...
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Ferrari Style opens first New York flagship in SoHo
Ferrari Style has announced the opening of its first New York flagship, at the corner of Mercer Street and Prince Street in SoHo. Conceived under the creative direction of Rocco Iannone, the two-floor store is rooted in the idea of the Ferrari Officina: the workshop where artistic instinct, scientific rigour, craftsmanship and mechanical...
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Under Armour beats profit outlook despite 7 percent sales decline
Under Armour exceeded its operating income outlook in the second quarter of fiscal 2027, even as revenue fell 7 percent to 1.2 billion dollars, the company said in its results release on Friday. The Baltimore-based sportswear company reported operating income of 15 million dollars for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, down from 17 million...
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Awar Odhiang named Model of the Year at The Fashion Awards 2026
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has named Awar Odhiang Model of the Year at The Fashion Awards 2026. The ceremony will take place on November 30 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The award recognizes a model whose global impact has defined the industry over the past year, with an influence that extends beyond the catwalk, the BFC said in a...
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