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World's most valuable apparel brands: Nike, Gucci top again, ASOS and Boohoo are buoyant
Nike has once again claimed the title of the world’s most valuable apparel brand. It’s the seventh year in a row that it has taken top spot in the annual Brand Finance ranking.
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Under Armour unveils plans for downsized Baltimore HQ
The sportswear company has revealed that the plans for its new global headquarters in Port Covington, Baltimore, have been “reimagined for a post-Covid environment” with multi-functional spaces for hybrid work practises.
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The North Face launches sustainable commitments, takeback program
Dubbed 'Exploration Without Compromise', the sustainability-focused vision outlines a total of four actionable commitments the company will implement over the next few years.
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Hammerson exits UK retail parks sector with $459 million assets sale to Brookfield
Hammerson said on Wednesday it sold seven retail parks to Canadian private-equity firm Brookfield Asset Management for 330 million pounds, marking the mall operator's exit from the UK retail parks sector.
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Helly Hansen CEO to step down
Norwegian outdoor brand Helly Hansen said on Wednesday that its CEO Paul Stoneham is to step down after six years in the role. He’s staying on until a new chief executive is appointed and a handover period has happened.
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Kontoor Brands appoints Karen Smith as EVP of global supply chain
The Greensboro, North Carolina-based owner of the Wrangler and Lee brands announced on Tuesday that it has named Karen Smith as EVP of supply chain, effective May 1, 2021.
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Lululemon announces recommerce program
Canadian retailer Lululemon announced on Tuesday two new sustainability initiatives including the brand’s first-ever recommerce program, 'Lululemon Like New'.
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Athleta enters Canada with retail, ecommerce
Gap-owned brand Athleta shared on Tuesday plans to enter the Canadian market later this year, with both e-commerce and retail capabilities.
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Fashion Cloud e-platform teams up with CIFF, Modefabriek trade shows
Brands will be able to choose from different packages to take part in Digital Fashion Week Europe, booking a stand for the Fashion Cloud platform and for the physical sessions of trade shows Modefabriek and CIFF.
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Michael Kors fetes 40th anniversary with homage to Broadway
Michael Kors feted his 40th anniversary with a performance by Rufus Wainwright; a video show shot outside and inside the Shubert Theatre; a vintage-with-a-twist collection and guest appearances by Broadway show legends.
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Zalando addresses "complexity" of sustainable shopping with new features
Zalando wants to make shopping sustainably easier for consumers and said research it conducted has shown that finding sustainable products is too complex at present.
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Adidas launches documentary-style video campaign starring Beyoncé
Adidas has unveiled the evolution of its long-standing brand attitude Impossible Is Nothing via a new campaign starring Beyoncé, among others.
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Primark has tough first half but sees record sales after reopening
Primark was a big problem for its owner Associated British Foods in the first half as the enforced closure of many stores drove down revenues and profits.
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Tommy Hilfiger unveils sustainable One Planet capsule for Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day, the iconic American fashion brand has announced the launch of One Planet, a capsule for both men and women, made from 100% recycled cotton.
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Revolve launches new global sustainability initiative
The California-based fashion e-commerce platform announced on Monday that it has launched Revolve for the World, as well as its first fully sustainable owned brand division, Tularosa Green.
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Elsa Lanzo takes over as president of the Chambre Syndicale de la Mode Masculine
The French men's fashion institution has elected the Rick Owens CEO to the head of its governing board. She succeeds Celine's Séverine Merle, while Maison Margiela CEO Gianfranco Gianangeli has become vice president.
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