British Fashion Council to Boost UK Fashion Beyond London
The new national initiative, Fashion Britain, aims to increase growth, innovation and participation in the industry across key cities.
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News & Analysis
Why the Fur Industry Is Betting on Influencers
Global fur sales fell to $33 billion last year, down from $40 billion in 2015. Now, Saga Furs, which provides fur for numerous high fashion houses, is turning to influencers like Bryanboy to turn the tide.
Why the Fur Industry Is Betting on Influencers
Global fur sales fell to $33 billion last year, down from $40 billion in 2015. Now, Saga Furs, which provides fur for numerous high fashion houses, is turning to influencers like Bryanboy to turn the tide.
Sustainability
EU Proposes Ban on Deliberately Added Micro-Plastics to Combat Pollution
The tiny bits of plastic end up in waterways and oceans, giving rise to increasing concern about their effect on marine ecosystems.
EU Proposes Ban on Deliberately Added Micro-Plastics to Combat Pollution
The tiny bits of plastic end up in waterways and oceans, giving rise to increasing concern about their effect on marine ecosystems.
Retail
Finnish Retailer Stockmann Announces Abrupt Departure of CEO in midst of Restructuring
Loss-making Finnish retailer Stockmann announced the surprise departure of its chief executive on Monday, raising questions over the company's ongoing restructuring.
Finnish Retailer Stockmann Announces Abrupt Departure of CEO in midst of Restructuring
Loss-making Finnish retailer Stockmann announced the surprise departure of its chief executive on Monday, raising questions over the company's ongoing restructuring.
Sustainability
Op-Ed | Welcome Fur with High Standards
The fur debate doesn’t have to be black and white with no middle ground. Designers and consumers have every right to use and buy fur, argues Jan Erik Carlson of Saga Furs.
Op-Ed | Welcome Fur with High Standards
The fur debate doesn’t have to be black and white with no middle ground. Designers and consumers have every right to use and buy fur, argues Jan Erik Carlson of Saga Furs.
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Technology
Content Monetisation Start-up Kiosked Gets $6.9M in Fresh Funding
Finnish content monetisation start-up Kiosked, which makes it easier for people to buy products that appear in online images or video clips, and whose clients include Nike, has raised $6.9 million in new funding.
Content Monetisation Start-up Kiosked Gets $6.9M in Fresh Funding
Finnish content monetisation start-up Kiosked, which makes it easier for people to buy products that appear in online images or video clips, and whose clients include Nike, has raised $6.9 million in new funding.
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The News in Brief
Hermès’ Chief Watches China’s Pork Prices to Gauge Luxury Demand
When it comes to gauging the possibility of a sales rebound for his luxury group in China, Hermès executive chairman Axel Dumas turns to an unusual metric.
Hermès Sales Climb, Boosted By US
Hermès second quarter sales rose 7 percent, lifted by a recovery in tourism in Europe and strong demand in the US.
Shein Discloses FTC Probe in US, Warns of Significant Payments
According to documents the ultra-fast-fashion company filed in connection with its planned Hong Kong IPO, Shein is cooperating with the investigation and could face significant fines.
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.