Новости за 02.02.2024

Having already launched its ‘Unleash the Love’ gifting collection and accompanying window display, high-end London department store Fortnum & Mason is now diving into all aspects of love for Valentine’s Day.

It emerged on Friday that Authentic Brands Group is ending its relationship with major UK and Europe Ted Baker stores and webstore operator AARC as the Netherlands-based licence-holder's funding issues continue.

London’s Burlington Arcade announcing Thursday it’s to celebrate the Chinese New Year appears to be just the tip of the iceberg. According Shaftesbury Capital around 50 of its retail tenants will be also participating.

Bernard Arnault used to be known for buying luxury brands. Now, his favorite pastime is snapping up buildings – the latest of which is a historic Paris mansion near the Opera Garnier.

Chanel named two executives to replace Vincent Shaw, its Asia Pacific president, when he steps down later this year, as turnover picks up among members of the fashion house’s old guard.

The LVMH Métiers d’Excellence ‘You & ME’ recruitment tour, aiming to fill 3,500 jobs in France alone, started in Paris and will stop in Orléans, Clichy-Sous-Bois, Reims, Lyons, and in Florence, Padua and Naples in Italy.

Fantastic industry news on plastic. A massive 88% of fashion brands and related retailers in the UK, US and Australia plan to stop using plastic in packaging altogether within half a decade.

Good news for retailers targeting Valentine’s spend. Not so good for some consumers. It appears 61% of consumers say they would enter a relationship before Valentine’s Day just to get a present - 40% had done so before.

​New research shows inflation may be easing in the UK, but consumers are as discount-focused as ever. Yet even though they have their eyes on bargains, they’re described as “resilient” with their confidence rising.

Luxury giant Hermes is expanding its store in one of Hong Kong’s most high-end shopping malls, adding to signs premium brands are renewing their focus on the city as an economic slowdown weighs on the outlook for China.

The Who’s Next, Impact, Neonyt Paris, Bijorhca, Salon International de la Lingerie and Interfilière shows were staged in Paris on January 20-22, attracting over 40,000 visitors according to the organisers.

​We've been getting mixed messages about UK footfall in recent months, but on Friday a report covering the four weeks from 31 December up to 27 January was released and seemed to match anecdotal evidence we’re getting.

​It will be interesting to see whether H&M Group’s new CEO kicks off any major strategy changes, but for now, the company is continuing on its usual path, rolling out its smaller brands slowly and steadily.

Retailers slashed prices on twice as many Nike sneakers in 2024 than two years earlier, endangering the sportswear giant's typically strong pricing power at a time of stiff competition from rival sneaker brands.

Superdry is in the news again with takeover speculation mounting around the embattled retailer after it emerged that a new investor has been building up a stake.

Ganni, Lenzing and Recyc Leather have partnered to introduce Pélinova, described as “an innovative material that fuses Tercel Lyocell fibres and recycled leather fibres” for “high-end fashion applications”.

The Japanese fashion brand is moving to a new address in Paris, after closing its Rue Royale flagship to establish itself at 28 Rue François 1er, starting from February 26.

American heritage brand Filson announced on Thursday its debut into the world of womenswear with the introduction of its inaugural collection, slated to launch in August 2024.

Deckers Brands announced on Thursday record sales for the third quarter, adding Dave Powers has decided to retire as president and chief executive officer of the U.S. footwear firm, effective August 1.

U.S. footwear firm Skechers announced on Thursday record-breaking revenues in 2023, up 7.5% to $8 billion, on the back of another strong quarter ending December 31 thanks to a rebounding Asia-Pacific market.

(Reuters) - Italian shoemaker Geox on Thursday said it expects its 2024 revenue to be 'broadly in line' with 2023 after posting a 2.2% drop in full-year sales.

Amer Sports Inc. stock rose as much as 6.2% above its US initial public offering price after its first-time share sale priced below a marketed range.

Canada Goose Holdings forecast fourth-quarter revenue above analysts' estimates on Thursday, as the luxury goods maker bets on a sharp rebound in crucial market China to help ride out a slowdown in the U.S.