Business

The Breuninger case: the sale of Germany's last independent premium department store stalls

A year ago, rumours of Breuninger being up for sale surfaced. Since then, things have gone quiet. What could complicate a potential deal and which investors are even possible prospects? An analysis by Dirk Boventer, partner at the management consultancy Atreus. One year of sale intentions and no deal in sight Breuninger is considered one of the...

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Fashion |In Pictures

Welcome back Topshop: Brand takes to Trafalgar Square for long-awaited revival show

British brand Topshop has officially made its return after a months-long roll-out with a capacious runway show on London’s Trafalgar Square. The event, which brought together celebrities and the general public, served as a celebration of the relaunch of Topshop’s e-commerce site, which officially marked its revival as a standalone brand. On...

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Fashion

Copenhagen Fashion Week SS26 key accessories: Rats, labubus and scrunchies

Arguably the most talked about accessory on the CPHN SS26 runways was Anne Sophie Madsen’s plush rat clutch bag. Inspired by the fiberglass sculptures of Danish artist Esben Weile Kjær, it was shown in four metallic colors with glass eyes and had little in common with its scurrying brown city counterpart. Credits: Anne Sophie Madsen SS26/©...

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Italian luxury retailer Nugnes: Why it is now the time for courage and growth

The Italian family business Nugnes, with roots in tailoring and the opening of their first menswear boutique in 1956, is taking a step forward. This hybrid fashion retailer – with a range from classic luxury brands to streetwear-oriented collections – bolstered its expansion last month with the acquisition of the traditional luxury retailer...

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