Swiss Retail
Swiss Clothing Prices Fall as Retail Sales Rebound
Swiss clothing and footwear prices fell 2.3% year on year in August 2026, well below headline inflation, while real retail turnover rebounded and consumer sentiment improved.
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Shein
Shein Launches Logistics Service for Spanish Sellers
Shein's cooperative logistics service in Spain helps marketplace sellers ship across Europe. We explore what it means for Spanish SMEs and the wider supply chain.
Fashion Education
New York and Paris: A Dual-City Fashion Degree
LIM College and ESMOD Paris launch a four-year dual-city fashion degree, alternating business study in Manhattan with design training in the French capital.
Bangladesh Economy
Bangladesh Clothing Prices Outpace Inflation in August
Clothing and footwear inflation in Bangladesh hit 9.94% in August 2026, well above headline inflation, as remittances climbed 22.5% and the taka steadied.
Ross Stores
Ross Stores Opens 51 New Locations Across 17 States
Ross Stores has opened 51 new outlets across 17 states, completing its fiscal 2026 growth plan with 115 openings and debuting in Massachusetts.
Tressé
Tressé Opens First Madrid Store on Claudio Coello
Parisian label Tressé, founded by the Chetrite siblings, has opened its first Spanish boutique on Madrid's Claudio Coello, bringing its English-countryside autumn/winter collection.
Fjällräven
Fjällräven Germany: Inside the Brand's Urban Shift
Dean Polic, Fjällräven's German MD, on opening up to younger urban audiences, balancing heritage with lifestyle, and reshaping distribution for growth.
Fred Perry
Fred Perry Serves Up New Davis Cup Partnership
Fred Perry becomes official apparel partner of the Davis Cup, dressing ball kids and officials from 2026 and reviving its tennis heritage on court.
Woolrich Europe
Woolrich Europe to Go Fur-Free from 2027
Woolrich Europe will stop making fur garments from 2027, joining 1,700 brands in the Fur Free Retailer Programme and aligning with Moncler and Canada Goose.
Byan
Byan Opens Permanent London Store on King's Road
Spanish fashion brand Byan has opened its first permanent international store on King's Road in Chelsea, London, marking a significant step in its global expansion.
Kickstarter
Kickstarter Launches Fashion Advisory Board to Back Independent Designers
Kickstarter's new fashion advisory board brings together designers from Collina Strada, Luar and Brandon Blackwood to support independent creators through its Culture Fund.
Net-a-Porter
Net-a-Porter Taps Devina Foley to Lead Americas Growth
Net-a-Porter appoints Devina Foley as president, Americas. The retail veteran will oversee US and Canada strategy, reporting to CEO Heather Kaminetsky in New York.