TheIndustry.fashion People, Planet & Purpose Awards 2025 will be judged by 18 esteemed panellists, handpicked for expertise that has been garnered through collective decades of industry experience. Judges will include stylist, editor and author Bay Garnett; former fashion director and host of The Enoughness podcast Melanie Rickey; and founder of the Fashion Minority Report Daniel…
Zalando, which recently revealed a new brand identity, has today revealed strong growth across all categories, driven by a strong start to the autumn season. Despite this, the e-tailer’s shares dipped by 2.7% today. Zalando’s third-quarter gross merchandise volume rose by 7.8% to £2.9 billion (3.5 billion euros) and revenue increased by 5% to £2.01…
The boss of Primark said the “weight of tax rises” in the autumn Budget has fallen on the high street, as he hinted that it could prompt the retailer to direct investment outside the UK. George Weston, the Chief Executive of Associated British Foods, which owns Primark alongside food and sugar brands, said it was…
Selfridges has made it its mission to transport passersby “from reality into the festive season” with its ‘More the Merrier!’ maximalist window displays in celebration of the holidays. Each and every year, Selfridges assembles a band of makers to transform its flagship into a festive feast for the eyes. This year, the merry mavericks creating…
TheIndustry.fashion uses a new in-depth report on department stores to uncover core roadblocks faced by multi-brand retailers, and the technologies, tactics and opportunities being harnessed to stay competitive in the modern market. If anyone needed telling, physical retail is back. The bricks-and-mortar presence has dusted itself off from Covid wreckage, and consumers are increasingly seeking…
Hugo Boss‘ has revealed that its revenue was up by 1% during the third quarter of 2024, despite continued weak demand in China. Earnings before tax (EBIT) was down by 7% to EUR 95 million in Q3 supported by focused cost management. Georgraphically, sales were up by 4% in the Americas and up by 1%…
ASOS has posted an 18% decline in annual revenue to £2.9 billion, but remains focused on “sustainable, profitable growth” with the foundations of more agile business now in place. The online retailer reported a pre-tax loss of £379.3 million for FY24, down from a loss of £296.7 million the previous year. Within its latest trading…
Budget retailer Primark has seen annual earnings jump by more than 50% in spite of an early summer weather hit to sales. Owner Associated British Foods reported a 53% rise in operating profits at Primark, to £1.1 billion over the year to 14 September as group-wide like-for-like sales lifted 1.2%. In the UK, comparable same-store…
UK total retail sales increased by 0.6% year-on-year in October, against a growth of 2.6% in October 2023, however fashion sales faltered as the mild weather saw consumers delay winter purchases. In-store non-food sales decreased by 0.1% year-on-year over the three months to October, against a decline of 1% in October 2023, while online non-food…
Luxury womenswear brand Alice + Olivia has launched a new capsule collection in celebration of the 60th anniversary of The Beatles’ first US tour in 1964. The limited-edition, 17-piece range combines the iconic artistry of The Beatles with the bold, modern aesthetic of Alice + Olivia, featuring artwork spanning the British band’s career. It marks…
