Articles by Ole Spötter
Ole Spötter has been working as an editor for FashionUnited since the beginning of 2020. He studied fashion journalism in Düsseldorf, where he previously worked for a local culture magazine. In addition to everyday news, he focuses on current trends and specialises in sports and streetwear. For FashionUnited, he researches the economic relevance of topics within these areas.
Anta Sports: Jack Wolfskin parent company achieves sales increase, raises investments
Chinese apparel and sporting goods group Anta Sports Products Limited recorded another sales increase in the first half of the 2025 financial year and added Jack Wolfskin to its portfolio. The parent company of brands such as Fila and Anta increased sales by 14.3 percent to 38.5 billion yuan (4.6 billion euros) in the first six months, compared...
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Wolford: Revenue decline in first half
Wolford AG faced "repercussions of business disruptions" in the first half of the current 2025 financial year. In the first six months, the Austrian apparel supplier's revenue decreased by 10.1 million euros to 33 million euros compared to the previous year. This was revealed in an ad hoc announcement published on Thursday. Wolford attributes...
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Abercrombie & Fitch: Young Hollister clientele ensures record revenue
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. exceeded expectations in the second quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, achieving another record revenue. The US-based apparel provider increased its revenue by 7 percent year-on-year to 1.2 billion dollars. This made the quarter, which ended on August 2, the eleventh consecutive quarter of growth for the company,...
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Steen Borgholm leaves Rains amid strategic shift
Danish outerwear brand Rains and CEO Steen Borgholm are parting ways. Borgholm announced his departure on Wednesday on the career network LinkedIn. This follows last week's announcement that he would be handing over the role of CEO to founder Daniel Brix Hesselager. At the same time, Borgholm announced his new role. He was appointed to the Board...
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Streetwear brand LFDY expands into France
Live Fast Die Young Clothing GmbH (LFDY) is expanding into France. The company is opening its first store in Paris. The Düsseldorf-based streetwear brand plans to open the doors of its first French shop at 33 Rue du Temple in the Marais district of Paris in November, LFDY announced on Tuesday. The company will present itself over 100 square...
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H&M expands into Brazil with São Paulo store
Swedish fashion retailer H&M expands into a new market with Brazil. H&M has opened its first Brazilian store in the Iguatemi Shopping centre in São Paulo, the retailer announced on Monday. The company also launched its e-commerce platform in the country. This marks the first time H&M has simultaneously launched a physical and digital presence in...
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Tom Tailor parts ways with DTC head Paul Pörtner
Tom Tailor and Paul Pörtner, general manager direct to consumer, are parting ways. Pörtner will leave the Hamburg-based clothing manufacturer at the end of August "by mutual agreement". Tom Tailor announced this on Wednesday on the career network, LinkedIn. He held this role for around three years. Tom Tailor CEO, Gernot Lenz, thanked Pörtner...
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Hoka: insights into first Germany store in Berlin
Hoka has opened its first German store in Berlin on the popular Kurfürstendamm shopping street. The store has been designed to combine the sporting component with the lifestyle of the local community. The US footwear brand, owned by Deckers Brands, announced this on Tuesday. The design of the space is based on Hoka’s outdoor roots in the...
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Italian luxury retailer Nugnes: Why it is now the time for courage and growth
The Italian family business Nugnes, with roots in tailoring and the opening of their first menswear boutique in 1956, is taking a step forward. This hybrid fashion retailer – with a range from classic luxury brands to streetwear-oriented collections – bolstered its expansion last month with the acquisition of the traditional luxury retailer...
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Nike and Lego partner on basketball-themed playsets and apparel
The Lego Group and the US sportswear company Nike are taking the next step in their long-standing partnership with playsets, apparel and footwear for children. The Danish toy manufacturer and Nike are launching two Lego sets. This was announced by the cooperation partners on Monday. Each set allows you to build a basketball player figure with...
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