Business

Tough times continue at Dr Martens, CEO to step down this year

Tough times continue at Dr Martens, CEO to step down this year

​Dr Martens issued an update on Tuesday that detailed the ongoing challenges at the business. But in headline-grabbing news, it also said its CEO is to step down.
Fashion
Appointments
Radical Superdry survival plan is unveiled, aims to avoid administration

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.
Fashion
Business

Hermes can surpass Vuitton as luxury’s biggest brand, Citi says

Hermes has potential to surpass LVMH’s flagship Louis Vuitton in the coming years as the luxury industry’s biggest brand by turnover, according to Citigroup Inc. analysts.
Luxury
Business

Gildan’s new CEO responds to activist trying to oust him

In response to an activist shareholder’s push to oust him, Gildan Activewear Inc. Chief Executive Officer Vince Tyra said he’ll boost the Canadian clothing manufacturer’s profit over the next five years.
Fashion
Business

Trade shows

Paul Smith will open next Pitti Uomo with latest collection

Paul Smith will open next Pitti Uomo with latest collection

​Paul Smith is expected to make an impact this June as the British designer opens the 106th Pitti Immagine Uomo with the launch of his SS25 collection.
Fashion
Trade shows
Pitti Immagine launches the Be Cycle show on the world of bicycles

Pitti Immagine launches the Be Cycle show on the world of bicycles

The organiser of the Pitti Uomo trade fair is diversifying with a new event dedicated to cycling. Called 'Be Cycle', it will be held in Florence from June 26 to 28 at the Leopolda station.
Fashion
Trade shows

La Plage trade show returns to Miami, expands to LA

My Fashion Agent, the producer behind the boutique concept trade show La Plage Miami, has announced the launch of its first-ever edition in Los Angeles. 
Fashion
Trade shows

Shanghai’s big textile trade shows open on cautiously optimistic note

The Intertextile show, with 3,000 fabric producers exhibiting, and the Chic show, with its 1,200 apparel manufacturers, kicked off on March 6 amidst hopes of renewed growth in Western and Chinese demand.
Fashion
Trade shows