Lanvin Deputy CEO Siddhartha Shukla Exits Brand
Owner Lanvin Group said it is ‘fully committed’ to the French label’s development under creative director Peter Copping, with CEO Andy Lew in charge of management.
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Shein’s Global Ambitions Survive French Store Uproar
Almost two months after its doors opened, efforts to resist the fast-fashion retailer in France are falling flat.
Shein’s Global Ambitions Survive French Store Uproar
Almost two months after its doors opened, efforts to resist the fast-fashion retailer in France are falling flat.
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Billionaire Zara Heir Stakes Family Fortune on Going Upmarket
Inditex’s flagship brand is trying to elevate its image and capture new growth in a market where Shein and Temu are luring young, budget-conscious shoppers.
Billionaire Zara Heir Stakes Family Fortune on Going Upmarket
Inditex’s flagship brand is trying to elevate its image and capture new growth in a market where Shein and Temu are luring young, budget-conscious shoppers.
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Shein’s First Physical Shop Adds to Department Stores’ Existential Pain
The ultra-fast fashion retailer’s shop in Paris’ BHV poses a new threat to the already struggling department-store model.
Shein’s First Physical Shop Adds to Department Stores’ Existential Pain
The ultra-fast fashion retailer’s shop in Paris’ BHV poses a new threat to the already struggling department-store model.
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Inside Shein’s Fast-Fashion Fight in France
The online fashion giant is facing strong opposition in France from lawmakers, retailers and regulators who criticise its low-cost model and alleged unfair advantages.
Inside Shein’s Fast-Fashion Fight in France
The online fashion giant is facing strong opposition in France from lawmakers, retailers and regulators who criticise its low-cost model and alleged unfair advantages.
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‘A Paroxysm of Disposability’: France’s Distaste for Shein’s Ultra-Fast Fashion
A Change.org petition to ban Shein in France has surpassed 270,000 signatures.
‘A Paroxysm of Disposability’: France’s Distaste for Shein’s Ultra-Fast Fashion
A Change.org petition to ban Shein in France has surpassed 270,000 signatures.
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Zara’s Cut-Price Sister Brand Lefties to Rival Primark on UK High Street
Zara owner Inditex SA is planning to launch its ultra-low-cost chain Lefties in the UK in 2026, posing a significant competitive threat to Primark, the current market leader.
Zara’s Cut-Price Sister Brand Lefties to Rival Primark on UK High Street
Zara owner Inditex SA is planning to launch its ultra-low-cost chain Lefties in the UK in 2026, posing a significant competitive threat to Primark, the current market leader.
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Shein Opens Its Supply Network to Fashion Brands to Boost Growth
Other fashion brands can now tap on the fast-fashion retailer’s supply chain, which includes factories that can turn around new designs in 5-7 days, as long as they open a store on its online marketplace.
Shein Opens Its Supply Network to Fashion Brands to Boost Growth
Other fashion brands can now tap on the fast-fashion retailer’s supply chain, which includes factories that can turn around new designs in 5-7 days, as long as they open a store on its online marketplace.
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Fast Fashion’s Quick Decline: Asos and Boohoo Have That Post-Covid Feeling
New regulatory demands and the rise of the secondhand marketplace have hobbled fast fashion’s heavyweights.
Fast Fashion’s Quick Decline: Asos and Boohoo Have That Post-Covid Feeling
New regulatory demands and the rise of the secondhand marketplace have hobbled fast fashion’s heavyweights.
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China’s Temu and Shein Want to Crack Europe, But the US Is Too Big to Quit
Facing potential US tariffs, Chinese e-commerce platforms like Temu and Shein are increasing their focus on European markets, though merchants remain largely committed to the US due to its scale and lower regulatory hurdles.
China’s Temu and Shein Want to Crack Europe, But the US Is Too Big to Quit
Facing potential US tariffs, Chinese e-commerce platforms like Temu and Shein are increasing their focus on European markets, though merchants remain largely committed to the US due to its scale and lower regulatory hurdles.
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Target Cuts Sales Forecast on Shopper Pullback, Tariff Hit
The retailer now expects net sales to decline by a low single digit this year, down from previous guidance for an increase of about 1 percent.
Target Cuts Sales Forecast on Shopper Pullback, Tariff Hit
The retailer now expects net sales to decline by a low single digit this year, down from previous guidance for an increase of about 1 percent.
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Shein to Set up Huge Vietnam Warehouse in US Tariff Hedge, Reuters Reports
The fast-fashion e-tailer is leasing its first warehouse in Vietnam, in hopes of reducing exposure to unpredictable US-China trade tensions.
Shein to Set up Huge Vietnam Warehouse in US Tariff Hedge, Reuters Reports
The fast-fashion e-tailer is leasing its first warehouse in Vietnam, in hopes of reducing exposure to unpredictable US-China trade tensions.
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Is This the End of Cheap Stuff in America?
As US sales of Shein and Temu plummet, some sustainability advocates make the case for an unlikely win in the movement toward conscious consumption under President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies.
Is This the End of Cheap Stuff in America?
As US sales of Shein and Temu plummet, some sustainability advocates make the case for an unlikely win in the movement toward conscious consumption under President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies.
The News in Brief
Ulta Beauty Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates
Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.
Exclusive: Brita Invests in Shower Filter Firm Hello Klean
The German water filtration firm has acquired a minority stake in Hello Klean, which sells shower heads it claims mitigate the effects of hard water.
AII Launches Industry-First Tool Standardising Measurement of Carbon Emissions
The new tool published by the climate-focused nonprofit aims to create a standardised benchmark across textile facilities to accelerate fashion’s efforts to decarbonise.
Marco De Vincenzo Exits Etro
The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.
Exclusive: Akt London Enters Sephora
The UK label will roll out its hero deodorant to Sephora US doors and launch its full assortment online as the LVMH-owned retailer expands its body care offering.
Zalando Forecasts 2026 Profit Jump Driven by AI Boost
The European retailer forecast a rise in full-year adjusted operating profit and announced a share buyback, citing the productivity and cost-saving benefits of AI.
Lululemon Founder Warns CEO Candidates That Board Needs Overhaul
Chip Wilson wrote an open letter to potential candidates for the activewear brand’s next chief executive warning them of problems at the company.