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Official UK retail sales figures didn’t deliver much festive cheer for the fashion sector on Friday with news that clothing sales dropped last month.

Nike Inc. second-quarter results surpassed analysts’ expectations, giving new Chief Executive Officer Elliott Hill a positive development to tout during his first earnings call.

​Zalando has looked back at 2024 based on the data generated by its platform and come up with Trend Rewind, a look at what’s been trending this year.

​Debenhams has named insider Patrick Duggan as its new creative director. It's clearly an endorsement of the work he's done already as he's been the senior head of creative at the online marketplace for almost two years.

Two months into his tenure as Nike CEO, Elliott Hill gets his first shot on Thursday to convince investors he can rescue the flailing sportswear company after a year stained by layoffs and cratering sales. 

Sweaty Betty has bold ambitions globally and has announced a raft of new stores in the UK and the key US market, as well as taking on a new agency that’s preparing a major campaign and making more key appointments.

Premier fashion/lifestyle brand Alo Yoga has opened its first store in the Republic of Ireland in Dublin.

Authentic Brands Group announced on Monday a multi-year extension of its partnership with L'Amy America for the manufacturing and distribution of Champion eyewear. 

High-end department store Liberty has collaborated with Adidas to kick off 2025 with a collection of vintage Liberty print sneakers.

Australian Fashion Week will go ahead next year in Sydney, thanks to the Australian Fashion Council which on Sunday said it has secured funding from the NSW Government to deliver the nation's principal fashion event. 

Lacoste has signed a five-year licensing agreement with American company Haddad Brands to expand its presence in the children’s apparel and accessories market. 

Isak Andic, the founder of Spanish clothing retailer Mango, one of Europe's largest fashion groups, with nearly 2,800 stores worldwide, died Saturday in an accident, the company said.

Golf apparel maker Ashworth Golf Company has announced the return of its founder, John Ashworth, to the role of creative director.

Premier sneaker/streetwear brand Stadium Goods has partnered with streetwear brand A Bathing Ape (Bape) for a new version of the Bape Sta collection, available exclusively at Farfetch.com.

​Want to know the history of the Champion sports brand and origin of the hoodie? Look no further than Champion Europe. It has launched a campaign entitled ‘Fabric of a Champion’ starring English musician Loyle Carner.

Norway’s XXL ASA will push ahead with a rights issue over a potential bid from Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group Plc, setting the scene for another shareholder dispute involving the billionaire’s British retail group.