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Sosandar returns to revenue growth amidst strategic expansion

Women's fashion group Sosandar has announced a return to revenue growth, driven by strong performance on its own website and resilient margins. While the company is making strides in revenue, it is also strategically evaluating its physical store performance. For the six months ending September 30, 2025, Sosandar reported a 15 percent increase...

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Kohl's navigates sales dip with improved gross margin in Q3 2025

Kohl's Corporation reported a decrease in net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2025, but managed to improve its gross margin. The company is maintaining a focus on its 2025 initiatives amidst an uncertain macroeconomic environment. For the third quarter ended November 1, 2025, net sales decreased 2.8 percent year-over-year to 3.4 billion...

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Abercrombie & Fitch achieves record sales in Q3 2025, narrows FY outlook

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. reported strong sales growth in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by the Hollister brand's performance. The company is narrowing its full-year outlook, expecting continued growth and profitability. For the third quarter ended November 1, 2025, net sales reached a record 1.3 billion dollar, a 7 percent increase...

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Black Friday 2025: How EU and US brands are reshaping discount strategies

As the 2025 holiday season approaches, fashion retailers throughout the EU and US are moving into a discounting period defined by caution, compressed shopping calendars and tighter margins. Despite improved consumer sentiment, data platforms like Deloitte and PwC are projecting a year-over-year decline in holiday spending, pushing brands to...

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Next sells plot of land for 54.1 million pounds

British retail giant Next has sold a plot of land in Essex generating the company net cash proceeds after costs of 54.1 million pounds. In a regulatory filing, Next said the transaction also brings in an exceptional profit – meaning the deal does not form a part of its normal business – of 16.3 million pounds. The plot of land, located near...

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Kering launches “House of Dreams”: why this internal fund is at the heart of its strategic overhaul

Kering has quietly laid a major cornerstone of its transformation strategy. Luca de Meo, appointed chief executive officer (CEO) in June, has proposed the creation of a new investment entity named House of Dreams. This entity is designed to identify, acquire stakes in, and grow emerging brands to reduce the group's heavy dependence on Gucci. The...

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Authentic taps Orbico Group for Dockers European expansion

Dockers is set to embark on a European expansion under the eye of Orbico Group. The brand distribution firm has been tapped by Dockers’ parent company, Authentic Brands Group, to oversee a strategy designed to position the US brand for long-term growth. Through the agreement, Orbico will oversee the distribution, manufacturing and design across...

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How resilient supply chains will define fashion’s winners in 2026

For years, fashion and apparel brands have measured supply-chain performance by two metrics: speed and cost. But as we head into 2026, the brands that outperform won’t be the fastest or the cheapest. They’ll be the ones built to absorb whatever comes next. As one of my favorite quotes from Rocky Balboa puts it: “It’s not about how hard you hit....

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Monsoon Accessorize parent posts strong financial rebound and return to profitability

Adena Brands Ltd, the parent company of Monsoon, Accessorize and East, has reported a strong rebound in performance for the year ended August 2025, delivering a return to profitability despite continued challenges across the UK high street and rising cost pressures, including higher employer National Insurance contributions. Sales rose 4 percent...

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Despite doubts over economy, Americans set for record holiday spending

Americans are expected to spend a record amount over the holiday season, despite lingering worries in the world's biggest economy about stubborn inflation, tariffs and the knock-on effects of the government shutdown. "Consumers remain pretty concerned about inflation and, there's no doubt, about where prices are going," Mark Mathews, chief...

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Kidswear brand Roarsome secures investment to drive growth

Sustainable outdoor kidswear brand Roarsome has secured 1.5 million pounds of new investment led by Sustainable Wealth Group to support its next phase of growth. In a statement, the kidswear brand, which offers snow suits, coats, swimwear, and sportswear made entirely from recycled plastic bottles (using suppliers like Repreve and FENC TopGreen,...

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Klättermusen acquires distribution partner in South Korea

Swedish outdoor brand Klättermusen has acquired its distribution partner AYL in South Korea. Klättermusen has been working with AYL for nine years. It will now establish a subsidiary there with the existing AYL team. “The acquisition is a logical next step after almost a decade of partnership. It leads to closer collaboration between the teams...