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In the race for market dominance, businesses are turning to science-driven innovation, centering on rapid response, data analysis, and creative prowess to gain a competitive edge.

With decades of experience at global giants like Nike and Desigual, David Meire, at fifty, teamed up with Javier Carrera to establish a company now overseeing Hurley’s European operations and Reebok’s Iberian business.

The jewelry brand’s logistics head boasts a diversified supply chain strategy, minimizing geopolitical dependence. With operations centered around a single logistics hub, the model is replicated across other locations.

From the workshops of Cádiz to the Champs-Élysées, Polène has transformed craftsmanship into the language of French luxury. The leather goods brand by the Mothay family, backed by L Catterton, now boasts a turnover exceeding €140 million.

The top sixteen fashion brands are feeling the impact of a downturn in the luxury segment. Zara climbs to the fifth spot in the fashion rankings, while Uniqlo makes a striking entry at sixth place.

According to Interbrand’s global president, the “quiet approach” and local market focus of brands in response to recent geopolitical turmoil are slowing down expansion efforts.

The Spanish company reports an unauthorized data breach involving customer information used in marketing campaigns by an external service. Despite the cyberattack, the firm continues its operations without disruption.

The European Commission has slapped luxury brands with fines for enforcing minimum pricing and restricting retailers from offering discounts. Gucci faces the heftiest penalty, with a payment of €119.6 million.

Former Mango e-commerce chief gives her first interview post-departure, delving into the challenges facing the sector and reflecting on her career and insights into online retail.

Friday green light from the Supreme Court allows the Spanish giant to utilize a numerical sequence as a brand identifier for its flagship, corresponding to the Anglo-Saxon alphabetical order.

Highlighting the need for cohesive retail strategies, the former C&A leader emphasizes the importance of unifying sales channels and nurturing holistic leadership to effectively communicate business insights and ensure team alignment.

Join Spain’s premier fashion business forum this Thursday, January 29th, at the iconic Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona. Secure your spot now, as registration is open until all seats are filled.

Amid a strategic pivot to refresh its brand image, the American company has unveiled a new affiliate platform for content creators, aiming to “stay at the forefront of generational dialogue.“

A German court has ruled in favor of the environmental NGO Deutsche Umwelthilfe against a German footwear company for labeling products as sustainable on its website without proven evidence.

As brands like Naf Naf and Esprit close their doors across Europe, their presence in Colombia thrives under the century-long strategy crafted by Grupo Uribe, which also holds the reins of Mango, Chevignon, and Americanino in the region.

The arrival of China’s retail powerhouse at the legendary department stores triggers a historic crisis. With brands withdrawing, delayed payments, a citizen petition, and a heated debate on ultra fast fashion during political unrest, the industry is on edge.

A fusion of collector’s sneakers, exclusive prototypes, and the legendary Colette’s revival make the Virgil Abloh tribute a must-see spectacle at Paris Fashion Week, intertwining memory, business, and culture.

From October 2nd to 5th, Inditex’s premier chain takes over the heart of Parisian luxury, showcasing a pop-up curated by ex-Colette’s Sarah Andelman and a unique collection co-designed with international art and cultural figures.

Medellín played host to around 400 top executives and entrepreneurs from the fashion world last Thursday at the Colombia Fashion Summit, where the focus was on addressing the sector’s challenges with insights from leaders such as Vélez, Crystal, and Totto.

Retail journeys from A Coruña to the fashion capitals of Paris and Madrid, embracing a domestic charm to elevate its aspirational appeal. Zara introduces a premium hybrid model, as Sézane celebrates ten years of Parisian elegance.

According to KPMG’s Director of AI and Emerging Tech, the industry is on the brink of managing demand with greater agility and responsiveness to market cues.

Milan is on the brink of a historic shift. Following the recent loss of Giorgio Armani and Versace’s latest transformation, Gucci steps into its debut challenge with Demna, against a backdrop that questions the robustness of Italian luxury.

With 2,000 signatures collected, the British association of fashion model agents is calling on the government to protect models from AI image usage by brands, a move that sends ripples through the fashion sector.

With a 90 pounds million public project and pedestrianization plans, Oxford Street undergoes its biggest transformation in a decade, spearheaded by mass-market giants Uniqlo, Primark, and Inditex. A journey to the capital.

A potential merger could create the largest sneaker portfolio in the market, with the category having become a driving force in sports. Adidas would contribute icons like the Gazelle and Superstar, while Puma would bring the Suede and Speedcat to the table.

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