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Talents, trends and tariffs: highlights from Istanbul Fashion Connection

The eighth edition of sourcing and fashion fair Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO) took place from 20th to 22nd August 2025. From the onset, IFCO was conceptualised to present Turkish brands and designers to the world and leave the notion of Turkey being a mere production location behind. Slowly, the efforts seem to bear fruits, with buyers from...

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Gap Q2 sales remain flat, led by three largest brands

US-based retailer Gap Inc. reported flat net sales for the second quarter to August 2, 2025, amounting to 3.7 billion dollars. Comparable sales were up 1 percent year-over-year (YoY), reflecting the sixth consecutive quarter of positive growth. Store sales saw a 1 percent decrease, while online sales rose 3 percent and accounted for 34 percent...

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Ssense seeks bankruptcy protection to block creditor-led sale

Canadian e-commerce platform Ssense has filed for bankruptcy protection. The company is said to be submitting an application under Canada’s Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), according to reports from several media outlets, including Vogue Business and The Business of Fashion (BOF) on Thursday. The CCAA is a federal law comparable to...

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Castore snaps up heritage label Belstaff to drive global growth

Sportswear brand Castore has announced its intention to acquire Belstaff in a deal that intends to accelerate the joint international growth of both brands. The company said it has agreed to acquire 100 percent of Belstaff’s shares on a debt-free, cash-free basis. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. As part of the transaction,...