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Gearing up for expansion: Mikuta CEO on wholesale launch, a growing product range and further growth plans

Berlin-based fashion brand Mikuta is gearing up for expansion. Its first international location in the Dutch capital also houses its own showroom, marking the launch of its wholesale business. Following the opening, we spoke with Mikuta's CEO, Christian Goossens, about further growth plans, product range expansion and key markets. Mr Goossens,...

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London Designer Outlet's Boxing Day sales exceed 1 million pounds

London Designer Outlet (LDO) surpassed 1 million pounds (1.35 million dollars) in sales on Boxing Day for the first time since its 2013 opening. This strong performance represented a 9 percent increase over 2024, reinforcing LDO’s position as the capital’s premier destination for high-end brands at accessible prices. LDO said in a statement that...

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Christian Louboutin UK navigates challenging retail landscape in FY25

Christian Louboutin UK Limited, the British arm of the iconic French luxury footwear and accessories brand, has reported a resilient performance for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025. Despite a cooling luxury market and macroeconomic pressures affecting UK consumer spending, the company bolstered its gross margins and maintained a stable net...

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New Look reports revenue decline and widened loss for FY25

New Look reported a total revenue of 687.7 million pounds (928.8 million dollars) for the 52 weeks ended 29 March 2025, a decrease from the previous year. This decline was attributed to store closures and tough trading conditions, including a difficult macroeconomic backdrop characterized by persistent inflation and rising employee costs. The...

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Mamas & Papas reports improved underlying performance with operating profit up

Mamas & Papas operated against a challenging economic backdrop in 2025 but delivered an improved underlying performance across the group, with profitability strengthening despite continued cost and consumer pressures. According to the holding company accounts filed with the UK's Companies House, which represent the full business, the group...

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Bershka to open first US stores in 2026 as Inditex deepens American push

Inditex has confirmed that Bershka will open its first physical stores in the US in 2026, marking a significant step in the group’s long-term expansion strategy in the market. The announcement was made alongside the presentation of Inditex’s results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025. The launch will make Bershka the third Inditex brand...

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Hong Kong apparel producer Riverstone files for US IPO

Hong Kong-based apparel manufacturer Riverstone has filed for a US IPO, with plans to list on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol ‘DNJF’. The company is aiming to raise 15 million dollars by offering 2.5 million ordinary shares at an expected price range of five to seven dollars per share, a Securities and Exchange Commission...

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Lululemon responds to founder Chip Wilson’s proxy challenge amid global CEO search

Lululemon Athletica Inc. has formally addressed a notice from its founder, Chip Wilson, regarding his intent to nominate three director candidates for election at the company’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. The announcement marks a significant escalation in tensions between the athleisure giant and its founder, who has been publicly...

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Apple CEO Tim Cook secures three million dollars in Nike shares

Tim Cook, the chief executive officer of tech firm Apple, has snapped up shares in Nike valued at around three million dollars, nearly doubling his stake in the US sportswear giant. An SEC filing showed that Cook, who has served on Nike’s board since 2005, secured 50,000 shares at 58.97 dollars each, bringing his number of shares to 105,000, as...

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French fashion house Loulou de Saison seeks investment to fuel US and Asia growth

In late 2025 or early 2026, Loulou de Saison plans to open up 20 percent of its capital. This move aims to strengthen the company's structure and accelerate its international development, particularly in the US and Asia. It will also support the opening of new boutiques and the development of strategic partnerships. Loulou de Saison is an...

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Analysis: French ready-to-wear, between collapse and hope

Paris - Under pressure from fast fashion and second-hand fashion, the ready-to-wear sector is faltering: 2025 has been marked by a series of bankruptcies, receiverships and liquidations. However, experts believe a rebound is possible, driven by a renewed focus on brand DNA, innovation and moving upmarket. At the end of this year, the brand IKKS...

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Second-hand in the outdoor market: From trend to economic factor

As the political deregulation of sustainability targets becomes the new norm, voluntary initiatives from industry and retail are gaining even greater importance. With these introductory words, representatives from Bergzeit, Globetrotter, Sport Conrad and Patagonia met at the Bergzeit headquarters in Otterfing near Munich at the end of November....