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Cycle brand Endura becomes B Corp certified
Scottish cycle clothing and accessories brand Endura has joined the growing list of eco-conscious businesses to have achieved B Corp certification.
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JD Sports opens on Champs-Elysées in Paris, On and Salomon about to follow suit
The world’s top sport and lifestyle names are getting ready for the Paris Olympics. JD Sports has just opened a 1,500-square-metre store on the Champs-Elysées, while On Running and Salomon will soon do the same.
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New active brand Lavetta launches, names influencer as creative director
Lavetta is an all-new sustainable athleisure brand that launched this week and comes with an interesting choice of creative director — professional dancer, model and social media celebrity Danielle Peazer.
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French athletes to wear Berluti for the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Olympic Games
The athletes in the French team will be dressed in Berluti from head to toe for the opening ceremonies of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.
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Salomon announces departure of CEO Franco Fogliato
Fogliato, who has been CEO of Salomon since November 2021, is leaving the French outdoor sport brand specialised in skiing and trail running for “personal reasons.”
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UK inflation eases again, fashion discounting continues
UK inflation has continued to fall with the Office for National Statistics saying Wednesday that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.2% in the 12 months to March 2024, down from 3.4% in February.
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Matalan adds raft of third-party brands, widens sizing offer
Matalan has added 17 new third-party brands to its online offer. And the retailer has also announced that it has extended the range of sizes available across many ranges, “to improve size inclusivity”.
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The North Face and Icebreaker launch sustainable capsule collection
Outdoor performance brands The North Face and Icebreaker have teamed up to launch a sustainable merino blend adventure wear capsule collection for Spring/Summer 2024.
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Adidas raises earnings guidance after strong first quarter
Adidas on Tuesday raised its 2024 profit outlook after what the German sportswear giant said was a better than expected first quarter.
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In Amsterdam, Patagonia revisits the former RoXY club, a temple to techno
The American brand specialising in outdoor clothing is opening its first shop in the Netherlands. It has chosen the former RoXY Club in Amsterdam, at 465-467 Singel, to create a space for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Decathlon UK appoints Fifty media agency to drive AI-driven promos
Expect a big upturn in AI-driven media promotions from Decathlon UK. The sportswear retailer has partnered with tech-driven agency Fifty to handle its media planning and output across all its omnichannel pathways.
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Fabletics launches scrubs collection in UK ahead of wider Europe debut
Activewear brand Fabletics has launched a new collection into the UK market with the debut of its Scrubs offer. It follows a “successful” launch in the US with the line “made with and for the medical community”.
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Mr P links with G/Fore on golf collection
We all know how popular golf is among affluent consumers and we also know how golf clothing doesn’t always have the best reputation, style-wise. But now YNAP’s Mr Porter is trying to remedy that.
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Radical Superdry survival plan is unveiled, aims to avoid administration
It may not come as a surprise after news was leaked on Monday, but on Tuesday morning Superdry unveiled its new proposals for a restructuring, plus plans for an equity raise and to delist from the stock exchange.
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Skechers names Ishan Kishan as brand ambassador
Global footwear brand Skechers has signed cricketer Ishan Kishan as its new brand ambassador for the Indian market.
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Superdry prepares to publish restructuring plan, Sky News reports
Struggling British fashion chain Superdry is in the advanced stages of preparing a restructuring plan that is expected to launch in the coming days, the company said on Monday.
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