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ASICS Introduces All-New Trail Running Franchise: Say Hello to Blazeblast™ Shoe

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 23:49:41 EDT

ASICS has today unveiled a new trail running franchise designed to bring a fresh sense of energy, fun and versatility to the trails. The BLAZEBLAST™ shoe combines responsive cushioning, wearable trail features and a trampoline-inspired ride, designed to help more runners discover the joy of trail running. - - Developed for a new generation of trail runners, the BLAZEBLAST™ shoe delivers an approachable trail experience without compromising on performance. Blending trail-ready confidence wit...

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Nike Becomes the Official Ball Supplier of Germany's Women's Bundesliga and Supercup

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 23:45:55 EDT

What's happening? - Nike is becoming the official ball supplier of the Women's Bundesliga, Germany's top women's football leagues, and the Supercup. This marks Nike's first league and cup partnership in Germany and reflects the leading role Nike plays in defining and accelerating the women's game around the world. - - What Nike football will be used in the Women's Bundesliga? - Nike's Control football is the new official match ball for both the first and second divisions of the Women's Bu...

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Authentic Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Care Bears, Expanding its Entertainment Platform into Character IP

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 10:10:15 EDT

Authentic Brands Group (“Authentic”), a global brand and entertainment platform, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the intellectual property of Care Bears, one of the world's most beloved and enduring family entertainment franchises. - - Authentic is one of the world's largest owners of intellectual property and has built a modern entertainment platform that accelerates IP through content, experiences and global commerce. Care Bears fits squarely within this as...

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A Walk-on Fit for a Boss: Taylor Fritz Serves Statement Style in London

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 10:07:14 EDT

In a standout moment on one of the world's most iconic sporting stages today, tennis ace and BOSS brand ambassador Taylor Fritz entered Court 1 for his match against Du�an Lajović in a custom BOSS look. This career-first statement walk-on for Taylor brought together sharp tailoring and high-performance sport in a confident expression of BOSS – capturing the energy, tradition, and global spotlight of London's internationally renowned tennis championship, on and off the court. - - “The w...

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Why promising textile solutions still struggle to scale

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 03:56:31 EDT

This work has contributed to scientific progress. It has also provided a better understanding of what it takes to move solutions from research into practice. One of the clearest lessons is that while generating new ideas remains important, the industry's biggest challenge is creating the conditions for those ideas to be implemented at scale. - - Below are three insights that stand out. - - 1. The reality of implementation Our uniforms are used in operational environments, and their conditi...

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Burberry announces partnership with Leeds Beckett University to support young fashion talent

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 03:49:59 EDT

Building on the success of a pilot programme launched in 2024, the partnership formalises a growing relationship between Burberry and Leeds Beckett University, creating new opportunities for students to gain industry insight and develop the skills needed to thrive in the creative sector. - - The partnership is rooted in a shared connection to Yorkshire, bringing together Leeds Beckett University's expertise in developing emerging creative talent with Burberry's heritage of craftsmanship and...

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Lacoste and Alpine unveil a collaboration inspired by French ingenuity, where performance meets elegance

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 03:46:32 EDT

Rooted in the visionary legacies of Ren� Lacoste and Jean R�d�l�, the collaboration gives rise to two exclusive creations: Beware of the Crocodile – Alpine Lacoste A290 Rallye and a capsule collection. Two complementary expressions of a shared vision of sport, where innovation is always placed at the service of movement, emotion and style. - - The collaboration also comes to life through Le Test, a film produced by Ninety Films, co-founded by Pierre Niney, Lacoste ambassador, starring Niney...

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ASICS releases 2025 Sustainability Report

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 03:40:09 EDT

ASICS released its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining the company's progress toward its medium- and long-term sustainability targets. Integrated into its VISION2030 and the Mid-Term Plan 2026, ASICS' sustainability framework is built around two core pillars — “People” and “Planet” — which guide sustainability actions in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals（SDGs）. - - Key Highlights from ASICS' Sustainability Report 2025: - - People - - }...

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Benetton Group Accelerates Its Digital Transformation: Benetton and Sisley Websites Move to Shopify

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 03:37:37 EDT

Benetton Group has strengthened its digital strategy with the successful migration of the benetton.com and sisley.com e-commerce websites to the Shopify platform. The move marks the transition to a more agile and scalable technology architecture that enables faster responses to changes in the global market. - - The initiative is part of CEO Claudio Sforza 's strategic plan, aimed at enhancing the e-commerce channel and aligning the Group with industry best benchmarks. The project follow...

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UNice Hair Celebrates Juneteenth with Women's Wrestling Event Showcasing Bye-Bye Slip™ Wig Collection

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:00 EDT

UNice Hair, a global leader in premium human hair wigs and hair bundles, recently celebrated Juneteenth through a collaboration with GG750, hosting a women's professional wrestling event that showcased the performance of its Bye-Bye Slip™ Wig Collection while honoring the strength, confidence, and resilience of women in sports entertainment. - - The event brought together female professional wrestlers, creators, and community members and their families in a high-energy environment t...

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TikTok's Favorite Hair Hack: The BGMgirl Burmese Curly Half Wig That Blends in Seconds

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:13:05 EDT

A new hair trend is blowing up on TikTok—the BGMgirl Burmese curly half wig. It's fast becoming every beauty enthusiast and daily wearer's favorite hair hack. It delivers a natural, salon-ready look in seconds. No complex skills or long styling time is needed. It's not just a wig, it's a shortcut to good hair days. - - 100% Virgin Human Hair - - The Burmese curly half wig is a 100% virgin human hair wig. It keeps the original soft texture and natural shine of real human hair. Unlike...

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Massachusetts Maritime Academy Teams up with New Balance and Clean Harbors to Enhance Campus Wellness

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:02:33 EDT

Boston-based global athletic leader New Balance Athletics, Inc. and Norwell-based North American environmental leader Clean Harbors join Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) in announcing that they have entered into an agreement to support construction of a new campus wellness resource, which will be named the New Balance Wellness Center at the Clean Harbors Athletic Facility. - - The $30M, 18,000-square-foot Center will be located adjacent and connected to the Academy's main gymnasium, cre...

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H&M Home Fall 2026 Presents a Contemporary Interpretation of Modernism

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:06:11 EDT

Inspired by the Modernist movement of the early 20th century – an era defined by clean lines, functional beauty and sculptural simplicity, the collection explores the relationship between timeless design principles and contemporary living. Glossy and matte surfaces interact with natural light, enhancing the sculptural silhouettes and geometric forms that define the season. - - The first focus is the livingroom, where comfort and style are interlinked. The wooden sofa table is the centerpie...

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OQ Hair Highlights the Growing Popularity of Burgundy Wigs for Summer 2026

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:33:21 EDT

If you have spent any time on TikTok, Pinterest, or Instagram this summer, you may probably noticed one hair color showing up again and again: burgundy red. Not bright red. Not copper. Not cherry. Just that deep wine-inspired shade that somehow manages to look bold and wearable at the same time. - - For many Black women, burgundy isn't a new trend. It's one of those colors that comes back every year without ever feeling outdated. While other shades rise and fall with social media trends, bu...

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Burmese Curly Crochet Hair Is Having a Moment This Summer

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:32:24 EDT

Every summer, protective crochet hairstyles seem to take over social media, salon appointments, and group chats. This year, Burmese Curly is one of the styles that keeps coming up. Whether it's vacation photos, hair inspiration videos, or women sharing their latest installs, the texture is showing up more often than it did a year ago. What makes it stand out is that it doesn't look overly styled. The curls have volume and definition, but they still feel soft and natural, which is exactly w...

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MANGO strengthens its reputation and climbs four positions in the 2026 Merco ranking

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:20:18 EDT

- - • MANGO strengthens its leadership by maintaining its position as the second most highly ranked company in the fashion retail industry. - - • Toni Ruiz, President and CEO, maintains his position in the ranking of the most reputable business leaders, holding 35 th place. - - - - - - MANGO, one of the leading international companies in the fashion industry, has once again improved its standing in the prestigious 2026 Merco Companies and Leaders reputation ranking, which recognises th...

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H&M MOVE and H&M Beauty capture the style and scent of tennis season with a new capsule collection.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:19:04 EDT

There is a moment each summer when the tennis world's attention focuses on a single place: a grass court, a unified aesthetic, a set of shared rituals. Court Line was created for that moment, and for everyone who shows up to it – racket in hand or not. - - “Court Line started with a single idea: that tennis season has a look, a scent, a feeling that's entirely unique. We wanted to build a collection around that inspiring world, not just the sport, translating its atmosphere into silhouett...

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New York Road Runners and New Balance to Break Ground on First Track Refurbishment Project Through NYC Parks' Adopt-A-Park Program

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:01:13 EDT

New York Road Runners (NYRR) and New Balance today announced they will break ground on a running track refurbishment at Star Spangled Playground in Brooklyn. The project is in partnership with NYC Parks through its Adopt-a-Park program, which enables businesses and nonprofits to directly invest in the improvement of neighborhood parks across the five boroughs. - - “Every runner's journey starts somewhere, and for many young people across New York City, it starts on a local track,”...

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NIKE, Inc. Announces Planned CFO Transition

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:53:35 EDT

NIKE, Inc. today announced that David M. Denton will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 17. Matthew Friend will step down as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at that time and remain with the company through September 4 to support an orderly transition. Friend will participate in the company's fourth quarter fiscal 2026 earnings call on June 30, as planned. - - Denton will lead Nike's global finance organization, par...

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Isee Hair Half Wigs Gain Attention for Beginner-Friendly Wear and Natural-Looking Blending

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:02:25 EDT

Half wigs are becoming an increasingly popular choice for black women. When you want a quick style or an easy hairstyle in the morning, a half wig is the perfect option. Isee Hair is a brand whose wigs are chosen by many wig lovers. It focuses on simple and easy to wear wig products that can easily blend into your daily life. Isee human hair half wigs are highly popular for creating natural-looking hairstyles that are quick and easy to put on. - - Why Half Wigs are Becoming Popular? - - Th...

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L'Or�al reinforces its climate emergency philanthropic fund with an Additional €20 million endowment through 2030

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:35:16 EDT

- - • €20 million in additional funding committed through 2030 to support climate-vulnerable communities worldwide. - - • Acting at a moment of crisis: in 2025, 358 natural hazard-related disasters affected over 110 million people, with 85% linked to climate events [1]. - - • 30+ projects across 32 countries deployed since 2023, spanning healthcare, clean water, and food security. - - • Supporting pioneering programs : from extreme heat insurance for 50,000 women informal workers i...

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MANGO opens a flagship store in Verona and debuts its Man line in the city

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:27:08 EDT

- - • New MANGO store opens in Via Mazzini 31, one of Verona's most prestigious retail areas, bringing the brand's presence in Verona to two stores and five across the Veneto region - • Measuring 900 sqm and creating 12 new jobs, the new store brings MANGO's collection of contemporary and versatile Woman and Man collections, in a Mediterranean-inspired New Med concept store - • The opening marks the first store in Verona to feature the MANGO Man line, a milestone that reflects the brand's st...

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Boss and Katharina Sieverding Turn Iconic Art Into Statement Tailoring for Art Basel 2026 in June

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:20:57 EDT

BOSS is deepening its commitment to contemporary culture in a special collaboration with Katharina Sieverding, the official 2026 Campaign Artist for Art Basel, at its fair in Basel this month. Together, the brand and the artist have created a series of BOSS-designed limited-edition blazers, each crafted in Germany from 100% wool, and lined in 100% silk printed with a self-portrait from Sieverding's work, titled Die Sonne um Mitternacht Schauen VI/196 9, 1973. - - The collaboration highligh...

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New Balance X Miu Miu with Coco Gauff | 2026 Campaign

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:20:37 EDT

New Balance and Miu Miu continue their collaboration with Coco Gauff, launching a new collection and campaign. The 11-times singles champion, ranked number two in the world, will be wearing the new collection during one of the major tennis tournaments. - - Now all-white, Coco's New Balance X Miu Miu on-court wardrobe is designed to honor the timeless beauty of this quintessentially elegant game. Seen through Miu Miu's refined and contemporary lens, garments are crafted in technical stretch...

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The Jack Purcell Returns Through Converse's Pinnacle First String Franchise

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:13:14 EDT

What's the history of the Jack Purcell court shoe? - First introduced in 1935, the low-profile silhouette takes after its namesake, Jack Purcell, who designed the shoe to meet the demands of elite competition amid a 12-year run atop the world professional badminton ranks. - - What's new in the Converse First String Jack Purcell? - Converse has rebuilt the Jack Purcell from the ground up through its Converse First String franchise, bringing forward the most elevated expression yet of a tim...

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H&M Atelier Debuts Summer 2026 with a Fluid, Travel-Minded Edit

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:41:05 EDT

“We wanted to offer pieces that travel — physically and stylistically. Things that pack well, wear across different moments in a day, and sit naturally alongside what's coming next in the wardrobe,” says Ana Hern�ndez, H&M Atelier Design lead. - - The silhouette is relaxed and fluid, built around loose, elongated cuts that layer and adapt naturally, in a high summer palette that moves from sun-faded blues and soft greys through to deeper reds and burgundy. A lightweight popover in techn...

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Why decarbonisation needs more than technology

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:00:41 EDT

Of the textile industry's emissions, 65 percent come from dye houses, finishing mills and production facilities. Most conversations about how to cut them orbit around technology: green machines, renewable energy and clean processes. - - We're closing in on 2030 and the solutions to cut textile industry emissions exist. Future Forward Factories, led by Fashion for Good and funded by H&M Foundation, is one example – developing open-source blueprints for near net-zero textile factories. Its...

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British Fashion Council Announces Winner of Bfc/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund 2026

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:06:08 EDT

The British Fashion Council (BFC) is pleased to announce BIANCA SAUNDERS as the winner of the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund (BFC/VDFF). The Fund provides the winner with a cash prize of £150,000 to support business growth and their contribution to the global fashion ecosystem, alongside pro-bono bespoke business mentoring and professional services. As part of the BFC Foundation, BFC/VDFF sits within a collective of Prizes & Programmes designed to support the development of commercially...

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Flexe Brings Spot Warehousing Index to Reuters Supply Chain USA 2026 Amid Growing “Warehousing Stagflation”

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 EDT

Flexe, the pioneer of Flexible Warehousing Infrastructure, today announced it will present the Spot Warehousing Index at Reuters Supply Chain USA 2026 (June 23-24, Chicago), offering supply chain executives a new data-driven view into spot market warehousing conditions across the U.S. and Canada. Karl Siebrecht, Co-founder and CEO of Flexe, will present “The Elastic Supply Chain: Moving from Fixed Constraints to Agile Capacity” at the event, sharing how enterprises can use spot warehou...

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MANGO Home strengthens its position in Zaragoza with the opening of its second store in the city

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:23:45 EDT

- - • The new store, located in the Puerto Venecia shopping centre, consolidates the brand's presence in the Aragonese capital following its successful debut last October on Calle San Miguel. - - • The 340m� store will create 13 new jobs and offer an immersive shopping experience with collections for every room in the home. - - • The opening forms part of the company's 4E Strategic Plan, which aims to exceed ten MANGO Home-owned physical stores in Spain by 2026. - - • Since its launch in 2...

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Only on FARFETCH: Dolce & Gabbana Carretto Collection, with exclusive Beachwear

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:21:00 EDT

FARFETCH, the leading global platform for luxury, has announced the latest drop of the Dolce & Gabbana Carretto Collection, including an exclusive beachwear capsule. This beachwear selection, available exclusively on FARFETCH, brings the vibrant, sun-drenched spirit of Sicily directly to fashion lovers around the world. - - Doralice Belli, Head of Merchandising at FARFETCH, said: “This capsule is a definitive nod to bold, expressive style. There is no 'quiet' in this Sicilian-inspired su...

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Serving Style: The Boss Open 2026 Kicks off the Grass-Court Calendar

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:50:07 EDT

The BOSS OPEN 2026 transformed Stuttgart into a magnet for star power, with BOSS once again serving bold style and performance as title sponsor of the prestigious ATP 250 tournament. Across one week on the renowned grass courts of Tennis Club Weissenhof, the event united world-class tennis, an outstanding roster of guests, and a curated blend of fashion, culture, and entertainment. - - This year's tournament was defined as much by the action on court as its high-profile audience. The BOSS O...

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L'Or�al and OpenAI join forces for Transformation in Beauty with AI

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:55:20 EDT

L'Or�al, the world's leading beauty company, and OpenAI, the AI research and deployment company and creator of ChatGPT, the widely used AI platform with more than 900 million weekly users, announced at VivaTech 2026 a landmark collaboration, marking a defining moment in beauty's transformation in the age of AI. - - Structured around two priority domains: AI-powered consumer journeys towards agentic commerce and AI-powered m�tiers from research and science to marketing, the collaboration m...

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ASICS Strengthens European Innovation Capabilities Through Establishment of ASICS Institute of Sport Science Europe and Partnership with HumanFab

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:44:30 EDT

ASICS today announced the establishment of the ASICS Institute of Sport Science Europe (ISS Europe), a new research and development function, to further strengthen its research and development capabilities in Europe. Established within ASICS Europe B.V., ISS Europe will contribute locally to ASICS' global R&D efforts by collaborating with European partners, in close alignment with the ASICS Institute of Sport Science in Japan. - - As part of this initiative, ASICS has also entered a strateg...

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Accor and the F�d�ration de la Haute Couture et de la Mode launch the first edition of the "New Crafts Awards"

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:28:59 EDT

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and the F�d�ration de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), the professional and event-based organization that brings together a hundred French and international design Houses selected for their creativity and unique savoir-faire, are launching the first edition of the “New Crafts Awards.” These awards recognize 4 designers from the Sphere program who responded to a creative brief from Swiss�tel, one of the Group's premium brands. - - Based on the...

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Neste, Goldwin, Idemitsu and Toray partner to supply renewable nylon fiber for THE NORTH FACE brand

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:10:10 EDT

Goldwin Inc., Neste, Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd., and Toray Industries, Inc. have established a supply chain for nylon fiber made from renewable raw materials. Neste supplies Neste RE™, a renewable raw material that enables the production of high-performance renewable nylon fiber and reduces the reliance on fossil feedstocks. The nylon fiber produced through this project is scheduled to be used by Goldwin for a part of THE NORTH FACE products in August 2026. - - Renewable naphtha, or Neste...

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Notice Regarding Measures Taken Against Manufacturers and Sellers of Infringing Onitsuka Tiger Products

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:22:28 EDT

ASICS Corporation (“ASICS”), the owner of the Onitsuka Tiger brand, announces that it has taken action against Gio Co., Ltd. (including its subsidiary Art Deco Co., Ltd.), FMDH LLC, and DS Shoten Co., Ltd. (collectively, the “Companies”) for trademark infringement and violations of the Unfair Competition Prevention Act. ASICS has demanded that the Companies cease the manufacture and sale of certain products that closely resemble Onitsuka Tiger products (the “Infringing Products”). - - ASICS...

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From the Streets to the World: Nike's Toma National Finals Celebrate the Global Language of Soccer

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:19:15 EDT

What are Nike's Toma National Finals? - Nike is transforming New York City's iconic Bryant Park into the home of the Toma National Finals, a three‑day celebration of street soccer culture and creative expression. - - Who is competing in the Toma National Finals? - Nike's Toma National Finals will spotlight more than 150 standout teen ballers who have earned their place in the tournament June 25–27 by winning small-sided and one-on-one competitions across North America. - - How do th...

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Nike Ignites Football Fandom Through Immersive Retail Experiences Designed to Reach More Consumers

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:16:39 EDT

How is Nike activating the marketplace for the biggest tournament in football? - Through an elevated, integrated marketplace, Nike and its partners are working to transform retail and community spaces around the world into immersive destinations to invite more consumers into the game. - - How do these activations come to life? - Through partner-led experiences, product storytelling, on-site personalization and community events, these activations are designed to reflect the character of ea...

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Hugo Boss Informs About Unsolicited Voluntary Takeover Offer by Frasers Group PLC

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:02:49 EDT

HUGO BOSS (ISIN DE000A1PHFF7) (the “Company”) notes that Frasers Group plc has published its intention to launch a voluntary public takeover offer to the Company's shareholders to acquire all of its shares. This takeover offer has not been coordinated with the Company. - - The Company notes that the indicated offer price of EUR 38.00 for each of the Company's shares represents a premium of 4% to the Company's last closing share price of EUR 36.46 (June 10, 2026) as well as to the 3-month VW...

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MANGO strengthens its presence in T�rkiye with the opening of a new store in Edremit

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:55:48 EDT

- - • MANGO has opened its new store at Novada Edremit, one of Edremit's leading shopping centres. - - • Spanning approximately 520 m� and creating 15 jobs, the new store brings MANGO's contemporary and versatile women's and men's clothing collections to consumers through the Mediterranean-inspired 'New Med' concept, which reflects the brand's spirit and freshness. - - • The opening of the new store forms part of MANGO's 4E 2024–2026 Strategic Plan, with the company aiming to strengthen it...

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British Fashion Council Announces Winner of the Bfc/GQ Designer Fashion Fund 2026

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:27:21 EDT

The British Fashion Council (BFC) is pleased to announce LABRUM as the winner of the BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund (BFC/GQDFF) 2026, a prize that identifies and accelerates outstanding British designer businesses. LABRUM will receive a £100,000 grant prize, a year-long mentorship, pro-bono legal services from law firm Sheridans and access to a network of specialist advisors tailored to its business needs. As part of the BFC Foundation, BFC/GQDFF sits within a collective of Prizes & Progra...

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Staying with handball's best: PUMA and Mathias Gidsel extend partnership

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:22:43 EDT

A right back for F�chse Berlin and the Danish national team, Mathias has won several titles including three world championships and Olympic gold with Denmark. This year, he became the first player ever to be named IHF World Player of the Year for the third consecutive time. - - “Mathias is undoubtedly a great player, but he is also a fantastic ambassador for our brand off the court. We are proud to extend our partnership with Mathias today and further strengthen PUMA's position in handball,...

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Kering publishes 10-year Impact Report charting a decade of action

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:47:00 EDT

The new report details the thinking behind Kering's tailored strategies and programs, highlighting a selection of both Group and brand-level initiatives as well as measurable, data-driven results against its science-based targets. During the ten-year period, the sustainability landscape changed significantly and Kering continually refined its approach to align with scientific developments, emerging priorities, evolving regulations, increasing stakeholder expectations, and wider global goal...

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ellesse enters a new era with Andrew Garfield, fronting global campaign “Do It Like An Italian” shot by Oliver Hadlee Pearch.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:04:08 EDT

ellesse enters a new era with the launch of Do It Like An Italian, a global campaign fronted by ambassador Andrew Garfield that reasserts the brand's founding belief: that sport is not just about performance, it's about pleasure too. The campaign marks a defining moment in the brand's evolution and a renewed expression of its Italian identity. - - At the heart of the campaign is a playful, tongue-in-cheek transformation. Known for his distinctly British restraint, Garfield is cast as the pe...

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Burberry and Chinese National Geography collaborate on documentary series celebrating China's great outdoors

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:00:07 EDT

Featuring friends of the brand and special guests wearing Burberry's signature outerwear, the series follows journeys through some of China's most spectacular landscapes. Each episode is driven by curiosity, spotlighting local cultures and communities while venturing into the outdoors to explore the country's diverse environments. - - Showcasing China's natural wonders, the series reflects Burberry's long-standing affinity for the outdoors. Since 1856, the brand has championed the spirit of...

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Meet the winners of the Global Change Award 2026

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:47:17 EDT

Across the ten winners, one thing is clear: solutions are emerging along the entire value chain. Some are tackling materials, developing alternatives to fossil-based fibres, turning agricultural waste into textiles, or replacing chemical-heavy dyes. Others target inefficiency in production, with tools to measure and reduce factory impact or recover materials that would otherwise be lost. And some focuses on what happens after use, improving recycling of blended textiles and extending the l...

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OTB acquires 100% of Viktor&Rolf

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:45:19 EDT

OTB, the international fashion and luxury group behind the brands Diesel, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, Marni and Viktor&Rolf, has completed the acquisition of 100% of Viktor&Rolf, the avant-garde Haute Couture Maison founded in 1993 by designers Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren. - - The operation marks a new chapter in a journey that began in 2008, when OTB Group acquired a majority stake in the brand (51%), later increased in 2019 (70%), supporting over time the growth and internationa...

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FARFETCH Unveils Exclusive Bridal and Wedding Guest Collections

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:30:48 EDT

FARFETCH, the leading global platform for luxury, has unveiled an exclusive curation of bridalwear and wedding guest attire. The selection features exclusive pieces from Aje, Simone Rocha, Maria Lucia Hohan, and Nina Ricci, offering a romantic and diverse answer to this season's evolving ceremonial dress codes. The FARFETCH modern bridal edit features standout pieces designed to update the traditional wedding look with contemporary flair. - - Doralice Belli, Head of Merchandising at FAR...

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Coachtopia and Depop Partner to Take Fashion Full Circle

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:27:28 EDT

Coachtopia and Depop—two brands rooted in creativity, community, and circular fashion—are partnering to create an official Coachtopia shop on Depop. The shop will offer Coachtopia bags, including Alter/Ego, alongside the first restored Coachtopia bags and vintage Y2K Coach finds. Guided by a shared belief in reimagining what already exists and finding beauty in waste, the collaboration brings new, vintage, and remade styles together in one place—making fashion's lifecycle visible and posit...

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Flywheel and Authentic Join Forces to Accelerate Marketplace Media and Commerce Growth

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:51:32 EDT

Flywheel, a leader in commerce and technology solutions and part of the Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) Integrated Media offering, announced a strategic partnership with Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a leading sports, media, entertainment, and lifestyle platform, to support the accelerated growth of Authentic's portfolio across global digital marketplaces through advanced retail media and advertising via Flywheel's global commerce capabilities. - - Authentic's portfolio spans more than 50 brands...

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MANGO will invest €66 million to open 45 new stores in France by 2028

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 11:57:35 EDT

- - • The announcement, made during the Choose France Summit in Versailles, marks a new step in MANGO's long-standing commitment to France, its leading international market. - • The company plans to open 15 new stores per year with around 15 jobs per store. - • The expansion will focus in both large and medium and small cities, which currently represent more than 80% of the company's store network. It will also debut in new 10 locations. - • MANGO has been present in France since 1994...

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ASICS Helps Tennis Players Find Their Perfect Match On Court with Playing Styles Approach

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 11:51:02 EDT

- - • As 85%* of tennis players prioritize finding shoes that match their specific tennis movement patterns, ASICS is making it easier than ever to find the right footwear by identifying two core playing styles: Speed and Stability - - - - - • For Stability tennis players, the GEL-RESOLUTION™ X tennis shoe provides the lateral support they need to own every baseline rally. For the Speed tennis players, the SOLUTION SPEED™ FF 4 tennis shoe provides the lightweight responsiveness needed for...

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MANGO Home strengthens its expansion in Spain with the opening of its first store in Bilbao

Mon, 8 Jun 2026 19:28:59 EDT

- - • The new store, located at 1 Rodr�guez Arias Street, marks the debut of the home line's physical retail offering in the Basque Country with an immersive space of nearly 320 m� designed to recreate every room in the home. - - • To celebrate this opening, the brand is launching an exclusive collaboration with Julen Ussia, a Basque designer and ceramist who reinterprets antique objects through clay from a contemporary perspective while preserving their local heritage. - - • This opening,...

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British Fashion Council Announces Recipients of BFC Fashion Trust 2026

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 12:14:59 EDT

The British Fashion Council (BFC) is pleased to announce the recipients of BFC Fashion Trust. Founded in 2011, BFC Fashion Trust is a grant-giving programme under the BFC Foundation, supporting designers at pivotal stages of growth through financial investment and tailored industry guidance to help build resilient, future-facing businesses. - - The 2026 recipients are: - - CLIO PEPPIATT: CONNER IVES: NICHOLAS DALEY - - PAOLO CARZANA: PATRICK MCDOWELL: TOLU COKER - - Since its inception...

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H&M MOVE, H&M HOME and Solar Club present a collection of movement and togetherness

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 12:13:00 EDT

The collaboration merges H&M MOVE's technical sportswear with H&M HOME's curated interior objects in a morning-to-evening concept spans running wear, swimwear, oversized tees, tableware and beach textiles. - - The campaign was shot in the Marseille region. Reflecting Solar Club's French roots and vision, the imagery and film capture a generation seeking connection through offline gatherings, from salt-water swims to shared meals at sunset. Solar Club: Movement as connection Founded betw...

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H&M MOVE, H&M HOME and Solar Club present a collection of movement and togetherness.

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 13:33:20 EDT

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Crocs x Super Mario Collection Coming 7/15

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 11:37:27 EDT

Ready for the Jump? Designed for fans of all ages, the Crocs x Super Mario™ collection showcases the Mushroom Kingdom with Crocs' signature comfort and self-expression in a world where imagination and everyday life collide. The collection features elevated design elements including custom backstraps, three-dimensional graphics and exclusive co-branded Jibbitz™ charms. - - The Super Mario™ collection will be available from Wednesday, July 15, 2026, on crocs.com, Nintendo Store, and selec...

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Nike SB Creates the SB FC Pack for Fans of the Beautiful Game

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 11:23:49 EDT

What is the SB FC Pack? - The SB FC Pack is a vibrant collection of jerseys, footwear and sportswear that reflects the spirit of skate culture, with an emphasis on music, self-expression and community. - - What design details are featured in the SB FC apparel? - SB FC apparel blends traditional football kit conventions, like sponsor callouts on the jerseys, with classic skate aesthetics, like loose fits and handmade graphics, to create designs that amplify the shared rhythm between the cu...

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