The owner of brands like Ann Taylor, Loft, Lou & Grey and Lane Bryant, has announced the completed wind down of its Dressbarn business, closing over 650 stores and eliminating over $300 million of lease liability. 

The shopping networks will be launching over 70 new brands discovered through “The Big Find” before the end of this year. The newcomers will be offering shoppers cosmetics, jewelry and accessories, among other products.

U.S. department store operator Sears has reportedly reached a deal for a fresh financial lifeline totaling roughly $100 million from hedge fund Brigade Capital Management LP, as it tries to stabilize after bankruptcy.

Having concentrated its U.S. expansion efforts on southern California up until now, the second-hand clothing chain is opening its first East Coast store in NoHo, Manhattan later this month.

Christelle Kocher, in charge of style for the Italian label this season, staged an ebullient show on Thursday, presenting a collection at once glam and punchy, in which jeans made an appearance.

The clothing chain has sold its business in Mexico to its rival, Grupo Axo for an undisclosed sum. 

Première Vision Paris and the Fairyland for Fashion shows (with Texworld and Apparel Sourcing) ended up hosting just under half of the Chinese exhibitors expected, and all reported big declines in visitor attendance.

Held on 6-8 February, the Madrid trade show welcomed more than 15,000 visitors to its winter edition. Organisers expect next season will get a boost from MBFW Madrid.

The high-end ready-to-wear brand Helmut Lang has called on American top model Bella Hadid to present its 2020 spring-summer collection.

Alphabet Inc-owned Google's $2.1 billion bid for fitness trackers company Fitbit could pose privacy risks, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) warned on Thursday, adding its voice to other critics of the deal.

L Brands is selling a controlling stake in its Victoria’s Secret unit to investment firm Sycamore Partners, valuing the lingerie brand at $1.1 billion, as focuses on its core Bath & Body Works brand.

Adidas has launched its latest Chile 20 tracksuit collection and the sports giant is backing the debut with a campaign that saw it going off the beaten track in London and Paris.

With its new CEO and short-term funding in place, Laura Ashley has released a weak set of results with losses increasing and even e-tail sales dropping. But the firm is upbeat and sees international opportunities ahead.

A prestigious New York fashion college apologized on Wednesday after a catwalk featuring models wearing large prosthetic red lips, ears and bushy eyebrows was branded racist.

As part of the multi-year agreement, Hybrid Apparel will design, manufacture and sell the surf brand's range of women's apparel.

Wolverine World Wide Inc. announced on Wednesday the appointment of Joelle Grunberg as global president of Sperry, and the appointment of Tom Kennedy as global president of the Wolverine brand.