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Argentine textile employment, a collateral victim of the opening to imports

Buenos Aires - At a clothing factory in Buenos Aires, dozens of workers watch with concern as the garments Imported sewing machines are gaining ground against idle sewing machines, a postcard from the crisis in the Argentine textile industry in the face of open-market policies commercial of the government of Javier Milei. At Confecciones Seman,...

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Abu Dhabi: What are the business opportunities for fashion brands in the Middle East?

What commercial development prospects does Abu Dhabi, the cultural capital of the United Arab Emirates, currently offer fashion brands? To shed light on these issues, FashionUnited interviewed David Dessureault, general manager of business development at Chalhoub Group, and Reda Keddaj, general manager of Tryano. Tryano is a multi-brand concept...

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EU investigates Shein over sale of childlike sex dolls

Brussels - The EU on Tuesday opened an investigation into the online retail giant Shein over the sale of childlike sex dolls and what it called the platform's "addictive design". Shein came under greater scrutiny in November after French authorities condemned the giant for featuring sex dolls resembling children. The probe is the European...

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Maison Margiela drives growth for OTB Group amidst overall revenue decrease

Otb's revenue amounted to 1.7 billion euros (2.01 billion dollars) at December 31, 2025, down 4.8 percent at constant exchange rates compared to 2024. On Tuesday, through a statement, the group which owns the brands Diesel, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, Marni, Viktor&Rolf, the companies Staff International and Brave Kid, and a stake in the brand...

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European fashion embraces live shopping: strategies for brands and retailers

A new battle has erupted among the leading social platforms. The prize is becoming the market leader in live shopping (LS), the real-time selling of products via video. This involves live videos on social media where interested parties can purchase products directly through a link, a product tag, or even an integrated shop within the app. For...

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Hilco to oversee competitive sale process of Francesca’s, ‘robust’ interest reported

A sale process for the assets of womenswear retail chain Francesca’s has been launched, with advisors already reporting “robust” interest in the brand. Hilco Global has been appointed as the asset disposition consultant for Francesca’s Acquisition, LLC and its debtor affiliates following a stalking horse agreement with Stand Out For Good, Inc....

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Built For Athletes secures 1.025 million pounds NatWest funding for global expansion

Warrington-based functional gear brand Built For Athletes has secured a 1.025 million pounds (1.39 million dollars) funding package from NatWest to fuel its international expansion and product diversification. The finance facility, announced on February 17, 2026, is divided into a 525,000 pounds trade loan and a 500,000 pounds invoice finance...

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Debenhams confirms plans for 35 million pound fundraise

Debenhams Group has confirmed that it is preparing for an equity fundraise amounting to around 35 million pounds as it seeks to build up additional liquidity and the “optimal capital structure”. Chief executive Dan Finley, co-founder Mahmud Kamani, and non-executive director Iain McDonald are set to take part in the fundraise, participating at...

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Russell & Bromley losses amounted to 12.1 million pounds ahead of administration

A new report by the administrators of Russell & Bromley has detailed the extent of the footwear brand’s distress ahead of its descent into administration. According to the filing made with the UK’s Companies House, the brand’s EBITDA loss amounted to 12.1 million pounds in the 11 months to November 2025, widening from seven million pounds in the...

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DDP prepares for its relaunch with Dutexdor group

The Dutexdor group announced on Monday it will support the relaunch of the iconic brand DDP. The collaboration is an exclusive licensing agreement for the development, manufacturing and distribution of textile collections, accessories (lingerie and hosiery) and luggage for men, women and children. The scope of this partnership covers France and...

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Debenhams partners with PayPal on AI shopping assistance

Debenhams Group is accelerating its adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) through a new partnership with PayPal. The payment provider will be working with Debenhams on implementing an AI-powered shopping assistant that will allow customers to receive personalised recommendations and check out all through PayPal’s app. Through the partnership,...

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The Very Group owner injects 150 million pounds into the business

The Very Group, acquired by global investment firm Carlyle in November 2025, has completed a long-term funding deal to extend and renew debt facilities, to position the retail group “for the next stage of its growth”. Owners Carlyle have injected 150 million pounds in financial support into debt-laden The Very Group, which includes digital...