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Falke's managing partner: “We face challenges with tariffs that are economically damaging”

The hosiery and apparel supplier Falke KGaA, based in Schmallenberg in the Sauerland region of Germany, celebrated its 130th anniversary last year. The family business now employs the fifth generation and combines traditional craftsmanship values with continuous product development. The range includes sheer tights, trainer socks and functional...

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Retail

From sales advisor to ambassador: The new standard of excellence for fashion advisors

For a long time, the role of a fashion salesperson followed a strictly transactional logic: welcome, present, and close the sale. This function was clear and focused on immediate results, and it certainly proved its worth. Today, however, it no longer aligns with the reality of contemporary retail. In 2026, the point-of-sale is no longer merely...

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Tommy Hilfiger continues to drive growth through fashion-tainment

American fashion and lifestyle brand Tommy Hilfiger, known for its preppy “American cool” aesthetic, is continuing to drive forward with its fashion-tainment strategy, combining sports, fashion and entertainment, by adding NFL star Travis Kelce to its roster as it looks to target the growing pre-game tunnel walk. Tommy Hilfiger has a 40-year...

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Nike shifts from 'direct-first' to 'city-led' strategy amidst Q3 challenges

US brand Nike has reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, ending February 28, 2026, revealing a period of strategic rebalancing. The company recorded revenues of 11.3 billion dollars, remaining flat on a reported basis compared to the previous year. On a currency-neutral basis, revenues declined by 3 percent. The results...

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