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On slips into the red in second quarter despite sales increase

Swiss sportswear supplier On Holding AG set another sales record in the second quarter of the 2025 financial year. Negative currency effects resulted in a substantial loss. Despite this, the trainer specialist raised its annual forecasts on Tuesday due to the unexpectedly strong growth in its operating business. Asiapacific sales more than...

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FatFace confirms US store closures as digital pivot comes into focus

British brand FatFace has shuttered its 23 stores across the US as it moves towards a digitally-focused approach amid a challenging market. Rising costs were said to be the driving force behind the closures, as the physical store model was deemed to no longer be viable in the US. Despite this, the brand has confirmed an intention to move to an...

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SMCP shareholder dispute resolved: 15.5 percent stake returned after legal battle

Paris, August 11, 2025 – The textile group SMCP (Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot and De Fursac) can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The 15.5 percent of its capital illegally transferred in 2021 to a company based in the British Virgin Islands by its defaulting Chinese shareholder has been returned to the Luxembourg holding company that owned it....

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Resort 26 handbag trends: Sack totes, croissant shapes and more

The handbag trends that emerge during the Resort season often forecast what’s to come for Spring/Summer. For buyers and fashion editors, this is critical insight. Accessories, particularly handbags, frequently generate more revenue for brands than any other category. With higher profit margins than apparel and broader customer appeal, handbags...