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As Pandemic-related Boom Ends, Zalando Faces Challenges

The online giant is adjusting to the new retail normal after several boom years.

Hugo Boss Doubles Marketing Spend, Plans Record-breaking Year

Despite geopolitical insecurity, ongoing impacts of the pandemic and rising material costs, the German brand…

Basketball and America Key to Puma’s Strong Q1 

The German brand credits an increased focus on North America, especially as China continues to languish. 

At Berlin Fashion Week, War Overshadowed the Runways

Designers expressed solidarity with Ukraine and discussed sustainability in fashion.

As Berlin Fashion Week Begins, So Does Contest to Be Germany’s Top Industry Event

Berlin Fashion Week starts Monday. But behind the scenes there have been shocking announcements, unfaithful…

Hugo Boss Credits New Strategy for 2021 Comeback

Executives say casualization and "dress-thletic" styles would propel sales to 4 billion euros by 2025.

Despite Slow Growth in Q4, Adidas Expects a Positive 2022

The company cited no dip in consumer confidence due to the war in Ukraine.

Zalando Breaks 10 Billion Euro Barrier, Presents Plans for Growth

The German company, one of Europe's biggest online retailers, explained how it plans to breach the "final…

During Record-Breaking Year, Puma Pivots to North America

The third-largest sportswear brand in the world credits a diverse portfolio and its success tapping into U.S…

Could Europe Save the Ukrainian Fashion Industry?

Hefty dependence on EU buyers and exporting could help new Ukrainian brands and established mainstream…

Unions React to Expected Closure of Hugo Boss Italian Site

Closing the site, which develops leather goods and prototypes, would mean laying off 21 employees.

Pandemic Disrupts Frankfurt Fashion Week Again

It was supposed to help the central German city become the country's new fair fashion capital. The ongoing…

Adidas Reports Slower Growth in Q3, Narrows Guidance for Year

The German sportswear brand said supply chain challenges, rising costs and a tricky Chinese market shaved 600…

Hugo Boss Raises Guidance After Strong Q3

The company credited a focus on digital and casualwear, and a higher marketing spend.

Zalando Execs Downplay Slowing Growth

The online fashion retailer said revenues grew 23 percent in the third quarter, a slowdown from previous…