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Contemporary men’s style magazine ICON launches its French edition
A French edition of Italian-born menswear magazine ICON will be released on Friday. Meant for younger men, the magazine boasts an impressive editorial team and seeks to prove that print media isn't a thing of the past.
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Amazon's senior employees may not get a cash pay raise this year
Amazon.com Inc said on Wednesday its senior employees, whose compensation includes more stock-related awards than cash, may not receive a cash pay raise this year.
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Uniqlo and Inès de la Fressange conclude their decade-long collaboration
The renowned Japanese brand is set to unveil its final capsule collection designed in collaboration with the esteemed Parisian designer, Inès de la Fressange, on April 11.
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New Clarks campaign is 'love letter to the rave'
Footwear brand Clarks is very active on the marketing front at present and has launched its all-new campaign for summer together with a new collection in support.
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Kurt Geiger opens Galeries Lafayette pop-up as outperformance continues
Kurt Geiger has opened a pop-up in key Paris department store Galeries Lafayette with a residency that runs until 15 April.
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CMA hails landmark deal with ASOS, Boohoo, Asda in greenwashing probe
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said on Wednesday that ASOS, Boohoo and George at Asda have signed “formal agreements to use only accurate and clear green claims”.
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Ervér makes good start at H&M Group as Q1 looks stronger
H&M Group released its first set of results under the leadership of CEO Daniel Ervér on Wednesday and he seems to have got off to a good start because while Q1 saw net sales down, profit rose.
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COS stages major SS24 runway show in historic Rome venue
COS has just staged a major fashion show in Rome with the H&M Group-owned, London-based brand returning to the runway for its first-ever event in the Italian capital.
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Primark set to open five new stores in France between 2024 and 2025
After opening eight new stores in 2023, the Irish retailer is adopting a more measured approach within the French market, with Tours being the inaugural destination this year.
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Sizing tech firm Makip adds new kids' product for UK market
Set to “transform the online shopping experience for parents and guardians”, Unisize for Kids has launched in the UK.
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Paris Fashion Week dominates digital audience, driven by Dior, Louis Vuitton and Saint Laurent shows
In Paris, Women's Fashion Week, which ran from February 26 to March 5, achieved $425.5 million in terms of Media Impact Value (MIV), according to Launchmetrics. Thanks mainly to Asia and celebrities.
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Canada Goose cuts 17% of roles as consumer pullback persists
Canada Goose Holdings Inc. is cutting 17% of its global corporate workforce as it attempts to support long-term growth amid a slowdown in sales.
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The power of three: Uniqlo reveals date for third Oxford Street opening
Fast Retailing has revealed the date of its newest Central London store with the 1,300 sq m flagship set to open on 18 April. It covers two floors with entrances on Charing Cross Road and Oxford Street.
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Slowear CEO Piero Braga on considered growth and building women’s offerings
As it steadily evolves, the Venice-based brand is introducing the American market to its female-targeted product.
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S.Oliver Group continues to restructure its management team
In view of the strategic reorganisation, CEO Jürgen Otto is gradually passing on his responsibilities to the management team he helped put in place. Bernd Freier will take over operational management.
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Dr Martens expands sustainability drive to US business
British boot brand Dr Martens has been focusing heavily on sustainability in recent periods — such as its Boot Repair service in the UK — and it’s replicating the focus in the US market too with two new initiatives.
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