Marimekko opens experiential store in New York’s SoHo Finnish design house Marimekko Marimekko opens experiential store in SoHo, NYC. – Marimekko The new, dynamic store concept, located at 97 Wooster Street, at the heart of the city, embodies the brand’s…
US textile/apparel imports and exports exceed pre-pandemic levels In 2022, textile and apparel imports into the USA were worth $132.2 billion, exceeding the figure of $127.7 billion recorded in 2019. Exports instead topped the $30.4 billion mark, well up compared…
Wilson Sporting Goods names Marta Kostyuk as new ambassador, advisory staff Wilson Marta Kostyuk (right) – Wilson Sporting Goods The 20-year-old Ukrainian professional tennis star will serve as a complete Wilson ambassador, across rackets, footwear and clothing, and will serve as a…
New owners prepare for Matalan takeover as founder’s final bid fails Matalan Matalan His fate was sealed as a group of the company’s lenders agreed a debt for equity swap. That move — which had been expected — comes after…
H&M profit gets Q1 Sellpy boost, says womenswear, COS and Arket are strong H&M H&M Operating profit rose to SEK725 million (€65m/£58m/£69m) from SEK458 million, corresponding to an operating margin of 1.3%, up from 0.9%. It had been expected to…
New Adidas ambassador Jenna Ortega will front its new label Jenna Ortega’s value as a brand ambassador has soared since the debut of successful TV show Wednesday and the latest evidence of that came, coincidentally, on Wednesday as Adidas Jenna…
Tillys launches capsule collection with Recover Tillys has teamed up with materials science company Recover to introduce a sustainable capsule collection, under its denim brand RSQ. Tillys launches capsule collection with Recover. – Tillys In line with Tillys’ commitment to…
Primark launches its first circular product collection For value retailer Primark Primark The first 35-piece collection (more are planned, it said) is designed and made to be worn for longer, with the aim of helping to reduce fashion waste, and…
Sports Direct owner mulls buying France’s Go Sport One of the UK’s most acquisitive companies as far as distressed brands are concerned — Frasers Group — is mulling the purchase of France-based Go Sport FNW That’s according to an interview…
Amazon asks employees to be in office at least three days a week By Reuters API Amazon Reuters The Covid-19 pandemic had altered the workplace, with companies sending employees home to work remotely. Even as lockdowns eased around the world,…
