Several UK retailers interested in Missguided acquisition Speculation around Missguided Missguided Retailers including JD SportsAsdaShein Some of those (Frasers, ASOS, JD Sports) are already known for being interested in strong brands that have hit difficult times, or others have existing relationships with…
Old Navy launches annual ‘Flag Tee’ collection into the metaverse GapOld Navy Old Navy launches annual Flag Tee collection into the metaverse. – Old Navy In particular, Old Navy is launching its first digital collectibles campaign inspired by the brand’s…
ShowroomPrivé launches permanent high-end showcase called Village Translated by Nicola Mira French event sales site ShowroomPrivé continues to move upmarket. After buying The Bradery The Village With Village, ShowroomPrivé, a listed company, is keen to digitally replicate the experience customers enjoy…
French couturier Michel Goma dies Translated by Nicola Mira French couturier Michel Goma died on April 18 2022, aged 90. He was buried on April 22 in his native village of Moncrabeau, in south-west France. Michel Goma – DR Goma…
China’s Chic trade show postpones next edition again Translated by Nicola Mira Chinese apparel trade show Chicfrom Shanghai to Nanjing Chic “Our main concern is to guarantee the safety of all exhibitors and visitors” said Chen Dapeng, president of the…
Trouva owner Made.com fails as consumer squeeze bites By Reuters API British online furniture retailer Made.com said it would appoint administrators after it ran out of cash, becoming one of the first retailers to fail as a result of the…
Metaverse, connected stores, traceability: the tech integral to fashion’s transformation By AFP-Relaxnews The pandemic has accelerated the shift to digital in the fashion industry, with the expansion of online shopping, virtual fittings and try-ons, and even social shopping as well…
China JD.com founder Liu settles U.S. rape civil suit By Reuters Billionaire Richard Liu, founder of one of China’s largest e-commerce platforms JD.com, has settled a civil suit brought by former University of Michigan student Liu Jingyao, who had accused…
Supreme and The North Face launch fall collaboration Supreme and The North Face Supreme and The North Face launch Fall 2022 Collaboration. – Supreme and The North Face The Supreme x The North Face Fall 2022 collaboration marks the first…
H&M’s Q2 sales beat expectations as it enjoys double-digit rise H&M H&M They reached SEK54.5 billion (€5.12bn), which was higher than the roughly SEK52.8 billion analysts had forecast. Frustratingly, the company — as usual — didn’t issue any commentary with…
