US’ VF Foundation grants over $8 mn to 77 community partners worldwide By Fibre2Fashion The VF Foundation, the philanthropic arm of American apparel company VF Corporation The VF Foundation’s grantees and highlights include the Full Circle Expedition and Wind River…
Authentic Brands Group acquires Boardriders Translated by Cassidy STEPHENS Another step forward for the world’s leading surf brand group. Five years after OaktreeQuiksilverBillabongBoardridersAuthentic Brands Group Quiksilver’s last collection Saturn – Quiksilver Even if the influence of board sports brands in…
In France Intersport about to make offer on Go Sport Translated by Nicola Mira AFP has learnt from a source close to the matter that sports apparel and equipment retailer IntersportGo Sportcurrently in judicial receivershipLes Échos. Meanwhile, Go Sport’s CEO…
Premium is buoyant in UK, despite cost-of-living crisis – CACI Brand Dimensions report Premium Reiss In tough economic times, it’s budget brands that often prosper as consumers seek value, while luxury is also usually buoyant due to its core customers…
The Bay names Sophia Hwang-Judiesch as president The Bay named on Wednesday Sophia Hwang-Judiesch as president of The Bay and Hudson’s Bay The Bay names Sophia Hwang-Judiesch as president. – The Bay In September, Hwang-Judiesch was appointed president of Hudson’s…
Athleta opens in Soho Activewear brand Athletaas part of ambitious retail expansion plans. Athleta opens in Soho. – Athleta Spanning 5,000 square feet, the Gap Similarly to other Athleta locations, customers will also have access to a Soho community space…
Born Living Yoga diversifies its offer and expands internationally to achieve sales of over 20 million euros Translated by Roberta HERRERA The sportswear brand Born Living Yoga celebrated its fifth anniversary in 2022 by launching its first men’s collection and…
Back in vogue: Crisis-hit Venezuela hosts own fashion week By AFP With a series of vibrant evening dresses and urban futuristic metallic ensembles, designers at a Venezuelan fashion week Venezuela, known for a love of style and pomp often seen…
Global retailers seek new ways to lure in shoppers as spending slows By Reuters Europe’s cost of living crisis has benefited discount retailers but mid-market names are being squeezed as shoppers watch their spending, executives and analysts at an industry…
The Athlete’s Foot names new merchandiser, buyer head Specialty footwear retailer The Athlete’s Foot announced on Thursday the appointment of Beth Greenfield to the role of lead merchandiser and buyer, effective March 27. Beth Greenfield – Courtesy In her new…
