All Lifestyle products articles – Page 2
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News briefsInditex sales increase 14.9% in first 9 months at constant exchange rates
In the nine months to Oct. 31, the sales of Inditex, the Spanish parent company of several fast fashion brands including Zara and Massimo Dutti, grew by 11.1 percent to €25.6 billion, showing “very satisfactory” development both in stores and online, the Spanish fashion fast group said in a statement. ...
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News briefsRossignol opens new store in Courchevel
The Rossignol Group announces the opening of its new store in Courchevel, strengthening its presence in the heart of the Alps. Pre-opened on Dec. 9, the boutique, which spans two floors with a total area of 180 sqm, is the result of a partnership between the Rossignol Group and Patrick ...
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ArticleMoncler leads DJSI World and Europe for fifth consecutive year
For the fifth year in a row, Moncler Group maintains the top rank in the “Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods” segment in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices World and Europe. The company obtained the highest score (89/100) as of Dec. 8, 2023. The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) measure the ...
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News briefsOn selects Nedap technology for source-to-consumer RFID project
RTIH reports that Swiss sporting goods brand On has chosen Durch company Nedap to deploy its iD Cloud platform in factories, warehouses, distributors and stores worldwide. This allows On to track and trace every single item from source to consumer. On was already familiar with the technology and benefits of ...
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ArticleIrving invests in sneaker marketplace Kicks Crew
Kicks Crew, a global sneaker and apparel e-commerce platform founded in 2013 and based in Los Angeles, California, has secured international basketball athlete, artist and actor Kyrie Irving as an investor. The athlete, sponsored by Chinese sporting goods brand Anta and also serving as the brand’s Chief ...
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News briefsNew executive appointment for Reebok Europe and Reebok LTD
Source: NGG Markus Kleber New Guards Group (NGG) announced the appointment of Markus Kleber as Senior Vice President, General Manager of Reebok Europe and Reebok LTD. He will lead the business strategy and oversee all functions of Reebok Europe and Reebok LTD. Kleber joins NGG from Adidas, ...
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News briefsParis Saint-Germain, Nobis and Jay Chou collab for Ace of Stade
Parisian football club PSG, Canadian outerwear brand Nobis and Asian superstar Jay Chou have launched a collaboration, the “Ace of Stade” 3-in-1 Collector’s Set. According to the trio, the exclusive partnership combines ”a spectacular blend of fashion, football, and music in their one-of-a-kind jacket pairing.” According to Nobis, the collaboration ...
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News briefsUnder Armour opens two new stores in Italy with Oberalp
Oberalp Group, the exclusive distributor of Under Armour in Italy, has recently opened two new Under Armour stores in the country. There’s a new Under Armour Brand House at the new Merlata Bloom shopping mall near Milan since Nov. 15, with 140 sqm focusing on training, running and sportstyle. In ...
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News briefsSurf Expo announces diverse exhibitor list for January show
US-based trade show organizer Emerald announced that Surf Expo, returning to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, on Jan. 10-12, will feature a diverse lineup of more than 700 exhibitors. The list also includes nearly 100 new brands in the surf, bluewater, boutique, coastal gift, footwear, paddle, resort, ...
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News briefsNobis expands global presence with first stores in China
Nobis Inc, a Canadian outerwear and accessories brand available in over 35 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia, announced the opening of three new stores in Beijing and Shanghai, marking the brand’s entry into the Chinese retail market. This expansion is the first step of a joint venture with ...
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News briefsBogner opens first concept store in UK, two doors in the US
German luxury sports label Bogner announced the opening of its first standalone store in the UK in partnership with the London-based activity company The Bergladen Group. The five-storey store is located in the heart of London’s Mayfair neighbourhood and a clear sign for Bogner’s international expansion aspirations, having recently opened ...
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ArticleSports eyewear market to post 7.3% CAGR by 2027, says new report
The global sports eyewear market was valued at $5.7 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach $8.9 billion by 2027, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3 percent from 2021 to 2027, according to a new report by Allied Market Research. Key growth drivers will include a ...
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News briefsCastore secures £145 million investment
British sportswear brand Castore has announced that it has secured growth investment in a funding round led by Raine Partners, the equity arm of The Raine Group. Hanaco Ventures and Felix Capital also participated in the investment through their respective growth funds. The £145 million (€169m) investment will allow Castore ...
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ArticleZumiez braces for FY loss despite higher Blue Tomato sales
Zumiez is now forecasting a full-year net loss and annual sales to fall more than 8 percent after reporting a net loss of $2.23 million against a profit of $6.9 million in Q3 ended Oct. 28. The operating loss was $157,000 against $10.4 million as gross margin contracted 70 basis ...
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News briefsMunich opens its largest flagship in central Madrid
Spanish sneaker brand Munich is opening a new flagship store at Calle de Fuencarral 5, in the premises previously occupied by a Mr Wonderful stationery shop. Calle de Fuencarral is one of Spain’s capital’s main shopping destinations and tourist areas. The new store will be the largest in Munich’s retail ...
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News briefsEssilorLuxottica secures Moncler eyewear license
EssilorLuxottica and Moncler have announced the signature of an exclusive licensing agreement for the design, production and global distribution of Moncler-branded eyewear, including eyeglasses and sunglasses. The agreement will be in effect from January 2024 until December 2028 with an automatic renewal option for five more years, and the first ...
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News briefsIconix acquires British streetwear label
The US brand management group Iconix International has acquired a majority stake in the British streetwear brand Hoodrich, thereby expanding its brand portfolio, which already includes Umbro, Pony, Ocean Pacific and Lee Cooper. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Hoodrich founder Jay Williams will retain a minority stake. ...
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News briefsFusalp’s CEO resigns from the role, remains involved with the brand
Alexandre Fauvet, who has served as the chief executive of French sports apparel brand Fusalp for nearly ten years, is leaving the role. He will continue to be involved with the brand as a strategic committee member and minority shareholder. Fauvet was appointed Fusalp’s chief executive in 2014 when Philippe ...
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ArticleStrong e-commerce sales bolster Björn Borg results
Björn Borg’s own e-commerce sales increased by 25 percent in Q3, with own comparable store revenues increasing by 16 percent but down 4 percent overall due to planned store closures. Within e-commerce, sports apparel sales grew by 58 percent year-over-year, bag sales rose by 59 percent, and footwear sales stepped ...
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News briefsNapapijri appoints Christopher Ræburn as Creative Director
Napapijri has appointed British fashion designer Christopher Ræburn as Global Creative Director. In this role, Ræburn will be responsible for making the brand more design-oriented and even more sophisticated, as well as placing great emphasis on responsible materials and innovation. The British designer became Artistic Director at the Swiss company ...
