C&A news and archive

C&A: Giny Boer vacates CEO position

Giny Boer, the first woman to head C&A in Europe, is stepping down. Boer took over her role as CEO of the clothing retailer in January 2021 and is now stepping down from her position to focus on non-executive tasks in the future, the C&A BV supervisory board announced on Wednesday. During her time at the helm of the company, the outgoing CEO...

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Retail inspiration: The latest store concepts from around the world

Retailers around the world are striving to improve the shopping experience. While one shop may pamper customers in-store with elements such as a lounge area, another could be looking to empower customers by promoting a 'do-it-yourself' motto through technology. Several retailers, such as London-based multi-brand LN-CC, are fighting their way out...

Retail

C&A to focus on cities for European store openings

Affordable fashion retailer C&A is setting its sights on key European cities as part of its ongoing retail expansion strategy. The Dutch retail giant aims to add 100 stores to its portfolio over the next three years, strategically locating physical outlets in areas where its customer base resides. "Over the past three years, we've been...

Business

Bestseller, C&A, H&M, Inditex, Otto Group and PVH Corp. commit to Pakistan Accord

As the member brands of the Pakistan Accord’s steering committee, Bestseller, C&A, H&M, Inditex, the Otto Group and PVH Corp. have affirmed their commitment to the workplace safety program. They will act in close collaboration with their Pakistani suppliers and other stakeholders in the coming weeks as they take steps towards the establishment...

People

C&A strengthens female leadership with new appointments

Fashion retail giant C&A has strengthened its team of female leaders with two new appointments: From 1st February 2023, Fareen Abdullah will be the new chief people & culture officer for C&A Europe and Nigyar Makhmudova will be non-executive director of the C&A AG board with immediate effect. Abdullah joins the company from Adidas, where her...

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A visit to C&A's flagship factory in the heart of Europe

C&A is producing clothes in Germany again. The fashion giant sees its jeans factory in Mönchengladbach as a blueprint for the future of production in the heart of Europe. Are they setting a trend for the apparel industry? FashionUnited took a multimedia exploration into the factory. There is an atmosphere of new beginnings at C&A's new denim...

Business

C&A to close subsidiary Canda International as formalwear demand falls

Fashion retail giant C&A has revealed plans to close its subsidiary Canda International following a drop in demand for formalwear in recent years exacerbated further by the pandemic. The closure of the business will potentially affect 113 employees, C&A announced on Tuesday. Canda International, a specialist in formalwear, has faced losses in...

Business

American Eagle and C&A join Higg’s carbon leadership programme

Sustainability insights platform Higg has partnered with Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), a driver in environment positive solutions, to launch a carbon management programme for manufacturers. The Carbon Leadership Program, which has already been adopted by C&A and American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), assesses supply chain facilities in regards to...

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Nike, Patagonia named in European lawsuit as being complicit in 'forced labour' practices in Xinjiang, China

A number of internationally renowned fashion brands, including Nike, C&A and Patagonia, are being sued by the European Center for Constitutional Rights (ECCHR) as being directly or indirectly complicit in the forced labour of the Uyghur population in the Xinjiang province in China. Filed by Dutch prosecutors with support from Prakken d’Oliveira...

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C&A completes modernisation of first 200 stores

C&A has completed the modernisation of 200 of its stores across Europe. The modernisation is part of C&A’s push to invest in its stores. The upgrades stores now include an improved customer service, strong focus on denim and the introduction of a variety of sustainable items. The brand plans on having modernised 400 stores by the end of February...

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Women in Leadership: Giny Boer, CEO of C&A Europe

Giny Boer took up her new role at the helm of apparel giant C&A Europe in January. She is the first female CEO in a company where 90 percent of employees are women and 80 percent of stores are already managed by women. At the top management level, the percentage of women is comparatively lower at 50 percent, but Boer is already looking at...

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C&A buying director ladies: “Over 50 percent of SS20 collection is ‘more sustainable’”

Fashion retailer C&A is setting its hopes on green for Spring Summer 2020. The colour inspired not only the forthcoming collection and a catwalk flanked by shrubbery and grass when it was presented in Warsaw - the share of more sustainable garments offered is also growing. The fashion retailer employs more than 51,000 people worldwide and...