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END. x Adidas marks Milan anniversary, store offers halo effect for Italy ops

END. x Adidas marks Milan anniversary, store offers halo effect for Italy ops

​British luxury retailer END. continues to be hugely active on the collaboration front and is marking the first anniversary of its arrival in Italy — via the opening of its Milan store — with an exclusive Adidas link-up.
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H&M results: here's what the analysts think

H&M results: here's what the analysts think

​Analysts had mixed views of H&M Group’s latest results this week, some saying how the company still had plenty of work to do. But investors seemed to be ignoring any gloom and sent its share price soaring.
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JD Sports has ups and downs in latest year and Q4

JD Sports has ups and downs in latest year and Q4

JD Sports Fashion showed on Thursday how even the strongest companies can face tough times with an update for the 53 weeks to 3 February (FY24) showing tepid sales growth in some areas, and especially in Q4.
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Decathlon unveils official kit for Paris Olympics volunteers

Decathlon unveils official kit for Paris Olympics volunteers

The Paris 2024 organisers brought together 20,000 event volunteers on Saturday March 23 at La Défense Arena. The occasion for Decathlon to present the 15-item official kit the volunteers will wear at the Olympics.
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Vuitton develops bespoke trunks for Olympic medals and torches

Vuitton develops bespoke trunks for Olympic medals and torches

Louis Vuitton has developed a series of bespoke trunks in which to carry and protect the medals and torches of this summer’s upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics.
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CMA hails landmark deal with ASOS, Boohoo, Asda in greenwashing probe

CMA hails landmark deal with ASOS, Boohoo, Asda in greenwashing probe

​The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said on Wednesday that ASOS, Boohoo and George at Asda have signed “formal agreements to use only accurate and clear green claims”.
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Ervér makes good start at H&M Group as Q1 looks stronger

Ervér makes good start at H&M Group as Q1 looks stronger

​H&M Group released its first set of results under the leadership of CEO Daniel Ervér on Wednesday and he seems to have got off to a good start because while Q1 saw net sales down, profit rose. 
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Inditex's Oysho opens second UK store

Inditex's Oysho opens second UK store

Inditex Group is to open the doors to its second Oysho store in the UK, with the women’s sports and lifestyle brand choosing Westfield Stratford City in east London.
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The power of three: Uniqlo reveals date for third Oxford Street opening

The power of three: Uniqlo reveals date for third Oxford Street opening

Fast Retailing has revealed the date of its newest Central London store with the 1,300 sq m flagship set to open on 18 April. It covers two floors with entrances on Charing Cross Road and Oxford Street.
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M&S launches nationwide search to find its next designer on ITV1 and ITVX

M&S launches nationwide search to find its next designer on ITV1 and ITVX

M&S will be launching a TV programme early this autumn, searching nationwide for its next in-house fashion designer.
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ASOS reports plunging sales but expects improvement

ASOS reports plunging sales but expects improvement

​ASOS’s results are closely watched at present and like most underperforming stock exchange-listed businesses, it’s because we’re waiting to see just how bad its latest sales actually were.
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Iconix's Zoo York targets Europe in deal with TB International and Snipes

Iconix's Zoo York targets Europe in deal with TB International and Snipes

Iconix’s European arm has inked a long-term license with German group TB International for the Iconix-owned skate brand Zoo York to be relaunched in Europe via a DTR partnership with local streetwear retailer Snipes
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Nike appoints Tim Hamilton to men's design role

Nike appoints Tim Hamilton to men's design role

Nike Inc. has appointed designer Tim Hamilton to the role of vice president of men’s apparel design, effective March 11.   
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Gildan investor blasts board’s sale process as ‘unintelligent’

Gildan investor blasts board’s sale process as ‘unintelligent’

Some major shareholders of Gildan Activewear Inc. are criticizing the sale process the board is conducting, blasting the move as unwise and ill-timed amid a fight over control of the company.
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Decathlon to open 10 stores a year in Indian market

Decathlon to open 10 stores a year in Indian market

French sportswear business Decathlon plans to open 10 new brick-and-mortar stores in India each year moving forward as it sees the country as becoming increasingly important to its global business.
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Lululemon has a shot at Nike’s spot. But it has to want it.

Lululemon has a shot at Nike’s spot. But it has to want it.

Lululemon has been breaking out of its niche of selling $100 athleisure leggings to offer selections that focus on performance. It could rival sportswear institutions such as Nike and Adidas. 
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