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Gildan Activewear sees sales of $896m in Q2
Canadian clothing manufacturer Gildan Activewear Inc. has generated sales of $896 million during the second quarter of 2022, which is up 20 per cent over the prior year.
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Jane Fonda fronts key activewear brand launch for H&M
H&M has launched a new line, called H&M Move, via which it’s inviting “the whole world to move together with Jane Fonda and JaQuel Knight”.
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Adidas posts 28% decline in Q2 operating profit despite sales increase
Adidas on August 4 said operating profit fell by 28% in Q2 to €392 million, as results suffered from it suspending business in Russia, higher supply chain costs and COVID-19 lockdowns in China and Vietnam.
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UK retailer Next lifts outlook on strong clothing demand
Retailer Next, a mainstay of Britain's shopping streets, defied the economic gloom on Thursday to lift its full-year sales and profit forecasts after warm weather in June and July spurred better-than-expected trade.
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Eurozone retail sales drop more than expected in June as prices rise
Euro zone retail sales plunged more than expected in June as prices at factory gates continued to rise, data showed Wednesday, signalling a weakness in consumer demand that could herald a recession in H2.
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JD Sports confirms Al-Futtaim's Schultz as CEO
JD Sports Fashion on Tuesday confirmed that Régis Schultz has been appointed as its new CEO “following an extensive executive global search process” and after speculation last week that he would be named to the post.
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Showroomprivé sales drop significantly in the first half of the year, but posts slight profit
Sales of the e-commerce clearance site Showroomprivé fell by more than 21% in the first half of 2022 to €305.4 million.
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Deckers Q1 sales surge on Hoka brand, reaffirms full-year guidance
Deckers Brands announced Thursday a strong start to fiscal 2023, reporting a first-quarter revenues uptick of 22%, on the back of strong growth in its portfolio darling, Hoka.
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VF Corp Q1 sales hit by APAC store closures, Vans dip
VF Corporation announced on Thursday revenues for the first quarter increased by 3%, on the back of double-digit growth its The North Face brand, offsetting a dip in its Vans business and plunging APAC sales.
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Timberland drops first sustainable collaboration with Clot
Timberland and Hong Kongese label Clot have unveiled their first joint capsule collection inspired by traditional Chinese art, created solely using natural and sustainable materials, including 100% bio-sourced cotton.
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Jack Ma may have plans to give up control of Ant Group
Chinese billionaire Jack Ma plans to give up control of financial technology company Ant Group Co in an effort to move away from affiliate Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
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Frasers buys I Saw It First shortly after Missguided swoop
So the rumours were true. Acquisition-hungry Frasers Group confirmed on Thursday that it has acquired online fashion retailer I Saw It First.
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Columbia Sportswear H1 sales up 12%, Q2 sales volumes hit hard by China, Russia
Columbia Sportswear announced on Wednesday revenues for the first half of the year 2022 increased 12%, despite the company's second quarter recording lower sales in volume terms for the three months.
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Puma raises revenue outlook, handling China woes better than Adidas
German sportswear maker Puma reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings on Wednesday and raised its full-year revenue outlook, coping with headwinds in China better than rival Adidas.
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Resale market: Vinted set to buy German site Rebelle
On Monday July 25, the Lithuanian specialist in private fashion resale launched a public offering for the shares of its German competitor Rebelle, in which Vinted is already assured of a 64.70% stake.
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Latest Lyst Index shows collabs are key, Diesel bag is top women's product
Gucci was back in top spot in Q2 as the Lyst Index showed a surge in popularity on the back of its Adidas collab. In fact, collaborations were hot this quarter, while summer items, Diesel and 'naked' dresses also surged.
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