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Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 3, 2025 Since launching its first Portuguese store in Matosinhos two years ago, Zeeman has concentrated its expansion in the northern region. With the opening in Ovar, the brand begins to shift its focus toward central Portugal. Zeeman now operates physical stores in Matosinhos, Vila Nova de Gaia, […]

Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 3, 2025 Nicolas Topiol is stepping down as CEO of Christian Lacroix after nearly 20 years of leadership. He confirmed his departure in a LinkedIn post, as first reported by WWD. The transition marks the completion of a planned handover to Sociedad Textil Lonia (STL), the Galician company

Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 3, 2025 French beauty leader Groupe Rocher is reorganizing Sabon, one of its key skincare brands, as part of a global repositioning. The group will exit Israel, consolidate manufacturing in France, and expand Sabon’s footprint in Asia and beyond. The restructuring follows Groupe Rocher’s strategic decision, announced in

Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 3, 2025 Maison & Objet, the influential Paris-based trade fair known for showcasing global trends in design, lifestyle, and interior décor, is undergoing a leadership transition as part of a broader strategic transformation. Organized by SAFI and held twice a year, the show attracts thousands of industry professionals

Business at Galeries Lafayette’s famed Boulevard Haussmann flagship is booming this year, amid a huge flood of tourists into the nation’s capital, and a significantly refreshed retail offer. Outside the Galeries Lafayette store in Paris – Courtesy In the first half of 2025, the flagship achieved double-digit sales growth, outperforming the estimated 9% increase in

Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 3, 2025 The French government has sent a clear signal to the ultra-fast fashion sector. On July 3, Trade Minister Véronique Louwagie announced that Shein had been fined €40 million for deceptive business practices. Speaking at the annual event hosted by Alliance du Commerce—an organization representing 16,000 stores

ASOS has introduced a new loyalty programme for UK customers. Following a “successful trial” that began in March, ASOS.World is designed “to evolve the way [we connect with our] customers”.  DR The programme offers “exclusive benefits and experiences”, including early access to edits and collections, priority back-in-stock alerts, invites to exclusive events and early access

By Bloomberg Published July 3, 2025 Banks are scaling back their exposure to Altofare Group as the luxury supply chain player faces mounting financial pressure amid a broader slowdown in the high-end fashion market. The Italian firm has entered talks with creditors in response to tightening conditions. White Bridge–owned Altofare faces debt scrutiny as banks

There’s been a lot of activity on the stores front for fashion retailer AllSaints, and the latest is an upsize and becomes one of its “most prominent this year”, at high-end outlet specialist Bicester Village. The new 2,362 sq ft boutique, located in the Village Square, replaces the its previous unit “following strong footfall and

Essex’s Lakeside Shopping Centre and Nottingham’s Victoria Centre are going big on rebranding. It’s down to SGS UK Retail unveiling “dynamic new brand identities” for the pair, marking “a bold new chapter for the centres”, both of which are key destinations in their regions and have been for decades.  The strategic brand refreshes form part