Companies

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Oct 23, 2019 — 8:29pm

H&M joins forces with Ikea to study circular economy

The Swedish fashion retailer has partnered with the furniture group to promote a research on recycled clothing and implement circularity strategies in 2030.

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Oct 23, 2019 — 8:00pm

Topshop hires former Marks&Spencer to lead fashion

The British company, owned by the Arcadia group, has signed Gillian Ridley Whittle, former purchasing director of the department store Mark & Spencer.

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Oct 23, 2019 — 5:00pm

Smcp names new chief executive for De Fursac

The menswear retailer has appointed Elina Kousourna, who will replace Edmond Cohen on November, 19. Smcp acquired De Fursac last summer.

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Oct 23, 2019 — 4:50pm

Mexican department stores Liverpool grow just 1.7% in third quarter

The group like-for-like sales fell by 0.5% in the period: while the Liverpool chain grew 1.2%, the Suburbia fashion chain fell 4.7%.

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Oct 23, 2019 — 4:43pm

Skechers keeps running: sales rise 15.1% in third quarter, profits surge

The group’s earnings increased 13.7%, reaching 103.1 million dollars in the three months ended September 30.

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Oct 23, 2019 — 4:29pm

Roberto Cavalli sale on hold, waiting for judge’s greenlight

Almost three months after the deadline set by a Milan judge to approve the restructuring plan, a ruling has not yet been issued.

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Oct 23, 2019 — 4:10pm

Jeanologia and Browzwear team up on denim 3D design

Companies using the Browzwear software will be able to visualize their creations with photographic-quality rendering of Jeanologia’s laser finishes.

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Oct 23, 2019 — 4:00pm

DuPont and Lenzing join forces to launch new sustainable fabric

The two fiber producers will develop a new fabric centered on materials derived from nature, aiming at creating resilient, stretchy fabrics but soft to the touch.

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Oct 23, 2019 — 9:00am

Spanish giant Puig hires new VP for niche brands

Thomas James leads since this month the Christian Louboutin, Kama Ayurveda, L’Artisan Parfumeur, Penhaligon’s, Comme des Garçons and EB Florals brands.

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Oct 23, 2019 — 8:57am

Marie France Van Damme boosts its pop-up strategy and plans new openings in US

The Hong Kong based designer has opened 13 stores in less than five years and its now focusing its business in a pop up strategy and in one-to-one customer service.

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Oct 23, 2019 — 8:54am

Italian skincare brand SkinLabo expands in Europe and sets target of 30 million in sales in 2023

The company’s core business are anti-ageing products at an affordable price. The group plans the end 2023 with operations in seven markets and two million active customers.

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Oct 23, 2019 — 8:30am

Nike chief executive officer Mark Parker to leave the role, former eBay named new CEO

Parker will become executive chairman and will be replaced by John Donahoe, former Ebay CEO and current chief executive of ServiceNow.

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Oct 23, 2019 — 7:29am

Under Armour founder Kevin Plank steps down as CEO after two decades

Operations head Patrik Frisk will replace Plank as new CEO. Frisk joined Under Armour in 2017 from Aldo Group to help steer a turnaround plan.

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Oct 23, 2019 — 7:00am

Adidas: the executive behind Beyoncé, Kanye West deals steps down

Eric Liedtke has been employed by the German company for the past 25 years and was responsible for Global Brands, leading collaborations with Kany West, Pharrell and Beyoncé, among others.