The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.
Customisation
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Zozo Embarks on Hiring Spree to Shore up Online Mall
The Japanese brand's turnaround follows its body-measuring Zozosuit, which ultimately failed to drive sales.
Zozo Embarks on Hiring Spree to Shore up Online Mall
The Japanese brand's turnaround follows its body-measuring Zozosuit, which ultimately failed to drive sales.
Retail
Zara to Roll Out Denim Customisation Pop-Up
Personalisation corners in Amsterdam, Barcelona and Milan stores will embroider words on 13 different denim designs.
Zara to Roll Out Denim Customisation Pop-Up
Personalisation corners in Amsterdam, Barcelona and Milan stores will embroider words on 13 different denim designs.
News & Analysis
Cracking Luxury's Customisation Challenge
Luxury brands have been slow to seize the opportunity in mass customisation. Could a platform player help solve the problem?
Cracking Luxury's Customisation Challenge
Luxury brands have been slow to seize the opportunity in mass customisation. Could a platform player help solve the problem?
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Ralph Lauren Expands Customisation to Crewnecks
Chief innovation officer David Lauren says the company hopes to eventually have custom shops at all its stores.
Ralph Lauren Expands Customisation to Crewnecks
Chief innovation officer David Lauren says the company hopes to eventually have custom shops at all its stores.
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News & Analysis
News Bites | Amazon Launches Prime Wardrobe Service, Kering Responds to 'Made In' Allegations
In today’s News Bites, Amazon is adding a new 'try before you buy' fashion service called Prime Wardrobe and Kering responds to allegations that the company falsely advertises Chinese-made eyewear as 'Made in Italy.'
News Bites | Amazon Launches Prime Wardrobe Service, Kering Responds to 'Made In' Allegations
In today’s News Bites, Amazon is adding a new 'try before you buy' fashion service called Prime Wardrobe and Kering responds to allegations that the company falsely advertises Chinese-made eyewear as 'Made in Italy.'
Technology
Adidas Trials Customer Personalisation in Bid to Tackle Fast Fashion
Adidas hopes the drive will help it adjust better to fickle fashion trends, allowing it to sell more products at full price.
Adidas Trials Customer Personalisation in Bid to Tackle Fast Fashion
Adidas hopes the drive will help it adjust better to fickle fashion trends, allowing it to sell more products at full price.
Beauty
Will Customised Beauty (Finally) Work?
A number of new brands are attempting to crack open the market for personalised beauty. Can they succeed where so many others have failed?
Will Customised Beauty (Finally) Work?
A number of new brands are attempting to crack open the market for personalised beauty. Can they succeed where so many others have failed?
China
Will Mass Customisation Work For Fashion?
Despite the success of services like NikeiD, mass customisation has yet to take off in fashion.
Will Mass Customisation Work For Fashion?
Despite the success of services like NikeiD, mass customisation has yet to take off in fashion.
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Technology
Knyttan Aims to Disrupt $200 Billion Knitwear Market
Armed with $3.1 million in seed funding, Knyttan is building a ‘curated customisation’ platform to reinvent knitwear.
Knyttan Aims to Disrupt $200 Billion Knitwear Market
Armed with $3.1 million in seed funding, Knyttan is building a ‘curated customisation’ platform to reinvent knitwear.
The News in Brief
L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
Vogue Mexico and Latin America Editor-in-Chief Karla Martinez de Salas to Step Down
The industry veteran is joining Latino-focused media platform Avance Global to establish a new lifestyle brand that will span fashion, design, travel, food, culture and entertainment.
Prada Revamps Milan Flagship to Cater to Top Clients and New Shoppers
The group is hoping the renovated eight-level complex can generate €100 million in annual revenue, chief executive Andrea Guerra told Reuters.
JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Win EU Nod for Kenvue Deal
The US consumer goods giant is preparing concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about its bid for Tylenol maker Kenvue that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal, sources told Reuters.