(IN BRIEF) Zalando reported strong financial results for 2025, with GMV increasing to €17.6 billion, revenue reaching €12.3 billion and adjusted EBIT rising to €591 million. Growth was supported by the integration of ABOUT YOU, expansion of the company’s B2C … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Berlin, Business, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, Retail, Technology
Tagged ABOUT YOU acquisition, agentic commerce innovation, AI in retail technology, AI Innovation and €300 Million Share Buyback Programme, Anna Dimitrova, conversational commerce platforms, digital fashion marketplace Europe, European ecommerce growth, European fashion ecommerce platform, fashion logistics infrastructure, Gemini AI shopping integration, Google Universal Commerce Protocol, Levi Strauss and Co partnership, Qutwo AI collaboration, Robert Gentz, SCAYLE ecommerce platform, Tradebyte marketplace integration, Zalando Accelerates Strategy with Strong 2025 Results, Zalando Plus loyalty programme, Zalando SE, ZEOS logistics platform
(IN BRIEF) HUGO has unveiled its Red Means Go global campaign for the Spring/Summer 2026 season, focusing on a generation redefining success outside traditional career paths. The campaign highlights individuals who pursue creative and independent careers despite societal doubts and … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Retail, Technology
Tagged Aaron Altaras, Cato artist musician, contemporary fashion branding, creative generation culture, global fashion marketing campaign, HUGO, HUGO BOSS, HUGO Launches Red Means Go Global Campaign Celebrating a Generation Redefining Success and Creative Ambition, HUGO Presents Red Means Go Campaign Featuring Global Creatives Who Turn Doubt into Creative Momentum, independent creators movement, James Foster, Leo Altaras, Margeaux Labat, music and art culture influencers, Nick Cheo DJ, NTS Radio, PinkPantheress tour, Red Means Go campaign, Saatchi Yates gallery, Spring Summer 2026 campaign, Temitayo Famakinwa, Tereza Mundilová, youth culture and creativity
(IN BRIEF) HUGO has unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, designed for individuals navigating fast-paced, evolving lifestyles. The collection blends practical design with aspirational style, featuring menswear and womenswear pieces inspired by retro aesthetics and modern urban tailoring. Highlights include relaxed … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Retail, Technology
Tagged bronzed sequin co ords, contemporary menswear, Cuban collar shirt, double breasted suit, geometric dogtooth dress, global apparel market, HUGO, HUGO BOSS, HUGO Introduces Spring Summer 2026 Fashion Line Designed for Fast Moving Global Lifestyles, HUGO Launches Spring Summer 2026 Collection Blending Retro Inspiration with Modern Metropolitan Style, luxury fashion retail, metropolitan tailoring, Metzingen Germany fashion company, minimalist white suit, modern womenswear, premium fashion brand, premium lifestyle brand, retro resort style fashion, self expression fashion design, Spring Summer 2026 collection
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has agreed to acquire the U.S. consumer hair care and styling brand Not Your Mother’s from private equity investor Main Post Partners, strengthening its position in the North American hair market. The brand, which generated approximately €190 … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Investment, Management
Tagged All Eyes On Me, Beach Babe, beauty and personal care industry, Carsten Knobel, Clean Freak, consumer hair portfolio, consumer product innovation, Curl Talk, digital marketing hair brands, hair styling products, Henkel, Henkel Consumer Brands, Henkel signs agreement to acquire U.S hair care brand Not Your Mother’s to strengthen Consumer Brands business, Henkel strengthens position in the U.S hair market through acquisition of high growth Not Your Mother’s brand, Main Post Partners, mergers and acquisitions strategy, North America consumer brands, North American hair market growth, Not Your Mother’s, Plump for Joy, shampoos conditioners treatments, U.S hair care market, Wolfgang König
(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer has introduced The Trench, a new signature coat for Spring 2026 designed to modernize the classic trench silhouette while maintaining affordability at £95. Developed by the M&S in-house design team and inspired by historical designs … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Another Life circular fashion programme, Audrey Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffanys trench coat, British fashion heritage, British outerwear style, classic trench coat design, Humphrey Bogart Casablanca trench coat, M&S company archive Leeds, M&S fashion launch, M&S menswear, M&S sustainability strategy, M&S Unveils Modern Trench Coat for Men and Women Inspired by the Brand’s 1920s Archive, M&S womenswear, Maddy Evans, Marks & Spencer, Marks & Spencer Launches New Signature Trench as Demand for Classic Outerwear Surges, Marks & Spencer Redefines Classic Trench Coat with New Spring 2026 Collection, Mitch Hughes, Oxfam partnership clothing recycling, Reskinned resale programme, SOJO repair partnership, Stormwear technology, sustainable cotton twill coat, The Trench coat 2026, trench coat fashion trend, UK fashion retail, YouGov Best Brand Rankings 2026
(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has acquired Sennco Solutions, a US provider of asset protection and retail security solutions focused on the health and beauty segment. Based in Plainfield, Illinois, Sennco generates approximately USD 33 million in annual sales and employs … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Investment, Retail, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisition news, anti theft systems, ASSA ABLOY, ASSA ABLOY Adds Sennco’s Anti Theft Expertise to Global Solutions Portfolio in US Market, ASSA ABLOY Strengthens Retail Business Area with Strategic Acquisition of Sennco Solutions, asset protection technology, EPS accretive transaction, Global Solutions business area, health and beauty retail, Nico Delvaux, Plainfield Illinois, retail security solutions, Sennco Solutions, Stephanie Ordan
(IN BRIEF) Zalando has appointed Lily Collins as its first-ever global brand ambassador in a year-long partnership spanning campaigns, curated fashion edits and appearances tied to major moments in the fashion calendar. Launching with the Spring/Summer 2026 campaign, the collaboration … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Berlin, Germany, Management, Marketing, News, Retail
Tagged brand collaboration, celebrity partnership, consumer engagement, curated edits, digital commerce, Emily in Paris, European fashion retail, fashion marketing, Global Brand Ambassador, James Rothwell, lifestyle branding, Lily Collins, online fashion destination, Spring Summer 2026 campaign, style inspiration, What Do I Wear platform, Zalando, Zalando Appoints Lily Collins as First Global Brand Ambassador to Lead 2026 Style Campaigns Across Europe, Zalando Expands Creative Platform with Year Long Collaboration Featuring Actress and Author Lily Collins
(IN BRIEF) EssilorLuxottica has launched a share buyback program authorising the purchase of up to 5,000,000 shares, starting February 13, 2026, under a mandate granted to an investment services provider. The repurchased shares will be used primarily for employee and … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Belgium, Business, France, Healthcare, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 14th resolution, Annual General Meeting April 30 2025, capital management, corporate governance, employee shareholding plans, EssilorLuxottica, EssilorLuxottica Approves Share Buyback to Reinforce Long-Term Value Creation and Employee Alignment, EssilorLuxottica Launches Share Buyback Program to Support Employee Incentive Plans, Investment Services Provider, long-term strategy, performance share awards, profit sharing, Share Buyback Program, Shareholder Value, stock option plans, Universal Registration Document
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has presented the Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science for the fourth time, honoring international female scientists whose work advances hair and scalp research. The awards ceremony in Düsseldorf recognized three career stages: Lifetime Contribution, Distinguished … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Awards, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Technology
Tagged Cosmetic Science, Diversity in STEM, Gabriela Daniels, gender equality, Hair Care Innovation, hair research, Henkel, Henkel Consumer Brands, Henkel honors female scientists advancing hair research with the Martha Schwarzkopf Award, Henkel Strengthens Commitment to Diversity and Innovation Through Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Hair Research, Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, Martha Schwarzkopf Award, Meriem Kassar, research and development, Scalp Health, Schwarzkopf, Siyu Zhu, Tsinghua University, University of the Arts London, Women in Science
(IN BRIEF) A group of leading European fashion retailers, together with Cascale and Fair Wear, has launched the Retailer Brand Due Diligence Questionnaire and One Retail Hub to streamline Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence in apparel and footwear supply … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Berlin, Germany, Management, Marketing, News, Retail
Tagged About You, AI-assisted reporting, Annabel Meurs, apparel industry, ASOS, Boozt, Cascale, David Reiner, Ellos Group, ethical sourcing, Fair Wear, Fair Wear and Major Retailers Unveil Shared HREDD Framework and One Retail Hub to Accelerate Responsible Sourcing, footwear industry, HREDD, New Look, OECD Guidance, One Retail Hub, Pascal Brun, responsible supply chains, Retailer Brand Due Diligence Questionnaire, supply chain due diligence, sustainability data, The Very Group, TrusTrace, worker-centred due diligence, Zalando
(IN BRIEF) Gerresheimer will present its latest sustainable glass packaging solutions for organic food, natural cosmetics, and nutraceuticals at BIOFACH 2026 in Nuremberg, showcasing flint and amber glass options with high recycled content, lightweight designs, and refillable systems to help … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, Technology
Tagged amber glass, and Nutraceuticals at BIOFACH, BIOFACH 2026, carbon footprint reduction, circular economy, cosmetics, cullet, flint glass, Gerresheimer, Gerresheimer Presents Circular Glass Packaging Portfolio for Food, glass manufacturing, Hall 7 Booth 7-152, Jürgen Grasel, lightweight glass, natural cosmetics, Nuremberg, nutraceuticals, organic food, recycled glass, refillable packaging, renewable energy, SBTi, Scope 1 emissions, scope 2 emissions, Sustainable packaging
(IN BRIEF) Kering, in partnership with CIBJO and with scientific coordination from POLI.design — Politecnico di Milano, has launched the second edition of the Kering Generation Award X Jewelry to drive sustainability and innovation across the global jewelry industry under … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, Marketing, Retail, Technology
Tagged AI in jewelry, Alba Cappellieri, Boucheron, CIBJO, circular economy, creative innovation, Dodo, Gaetano Cavalieri, Haute Couture Week Paris, innovative materials, Kering, Kering Generation Award X Jewelry, Kering Launches Second Edition of the Kering Generation Award X Jewelry to Accelerate Sustainable Innovation, Kering Strengthens Commitment to Circular Jewelry Through Second Kering Generation Award X Jewelry, luxury industry sustainability, Marie-Claire Daveu, Plug and Play Fashion for Good, POLI.design, Politecnico di Milano, Pomellato, Qeelin, responsible design, retail technology, sustainable jewelry, Sustainable packaging, World Jewellery Confederation
(IN BRIEF) BESTSELLER has renewed its agreement with the Pakistan Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry, reaffirming its commitment to safe, responsible, and well-governed working conditions in one of its key sourcing countries. Operating under … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Denmark, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged Bangladesh, BESTSELLER, BESTSELLER Reaffirms Commitment to Safe and Responsible Production Through Renewed Pakistan Accord Agreement, BESTSELLER Strengthens Responsible Sourcing Strategy by Renewing Legally Binding Safety Agreement in Pakistan, Collective action, credible inspections, fire and electrical safety, garment manufacturing, human rights, International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry, International Labour Organisation, Pakistan, Pakistan Accord, remediation, responsible sourcing, risk prevention, supply chain responsibility, sustainable supply chains, textile and garment industry, worker safety, workplace health and safety
(IN BRIEF) Adyen and Fresha have launched Fresha Capital, an embedded lending solution that provides fast, flexible financing to beauty and wellness businesses across seven markets, with over USD 5.5 million already issued. Built on Adyen Capital, the service allows … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Adyen, Adyen and Fresha deepen financial ecosystem with fast, Adyen Capital, Beauty Industry, digital payments, embedded finance, fintech, flexible working capital solution for salons and spas, Fresha, Fresha Capital, Hemmo Bosscher, Pawel Iwanow, platform lending, small business growth, SMB financing, wellness industry, working capital
(IN BRIEF) ABB has introduced its Automation Extended program, a strategic evolution of its distributed control systems designed to help industries modernize their automation infrastructure without disrupting operations or risking system integrity. The initiative builds on ABB’s established platforms such … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged ABB, ABB Ability Symphony Plus, ABB Ability™ System 800xA®, ABB Freelance, ABB unveils Automation Extended program to enable secure, Advanced Analytics, AI, Automation Extended, cloud-native architecture, containerization, Cybersecurity, DCS modernization, distributed control systems, industrial automation, IoT, lifecycle management, Nasdaq Stockholm, OPC UA, Peter Terwiesch, Process Automation, scalable digital transformation of industrial automation, separation of concerns, SIX Swiss Exchange
(IN BRIEF) CVC Capital Partners and Bain Capital have agreed that Bain Capital will acquire 100 percent of FineToday Holdings from CVC Asia Fund V and other shareholders, making Bain Capital the sole owner of the Japanese personal care and … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Technology
Tagged AG DEO24, Atsushi Akaike, Bain Capital, Bain Capital Takes Control of FineToday Holdings to Accelerate Expansion of Japan’s Leading Personal Care Brands Across Asia, Beauty Industry, carve-out, Consumer Brands, CVC Asia Fund V, CVC Capital Partners, FineToday Holdings, fino, IPO, Japan, KUYURA, Naofumi Nishi, personal care, private equity, SENKA, Shiseido, Southeast Asia, Tetsuo Komori, TMR, tsubaki, UNO
(IN BRIEF) Zalando has awarded Milan-based brand INSTITUTION the Zalando Visionary Award 2026, recognising its social-artistic ethos, commitment to craftsmanship and dedication to preserving artisanal skills. Founded by Galib Gassanoff, the brand stood out among finalists KYLE HO and Milk … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Awards, Berlin, Germany, Marketing, News, Retail
Tagged artisanal craftsmanship, Copenhagen Fashion Week, Earning Support for SS27 Runway Debut at Copenhagen Fashion Week, Edward Buchanan, emerging designers, ethical design, European fashion industry, fashion innovation, Galib Gassanoff, INSTITUTION fashion brand, INSTITUTION Wins Zalando Visionary Award 2026, KYLE HO, Milk of Lime, Sara Spännar, social impact fashion, sustainable fashion, Zalando, Zalando Visionary Award 2026
(IN BRIEF) BASF will present a new Beyond Beauty formulation concept at Cosmet’Agora 2026 in Paris, showcasing hybrid cosmetic solutions that combine advanced sensory performance with responsible ingredient design. Alongside cross-category formulations, BASF is introducing Aloversil™, a natural-origin peptide for … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Marketing, Science, Technology
Tagged Aloversil, BASF, BASF Unveils Beyond Beauty Formulation Concept at Cosmet’Agora 2026, Beyond Beauty, biodegradable conditioning agents, Cosmet Agora, cosmetic formulations, Dehyquart S18, hair care ingredients, personal care, sensory performance, sustainable cosmetics
(IN BRIEF) Beiersdorf has introduced NIVEA Creme Natural Touch, the first line extension of the iconic blue tin, combining the trusted care experience of the original product with a more sustainable formulation. Featuring a vegan formula and 99% natural-origin ingredients, … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Beiersdorf, Beiersdorf Introduces NIVEA Creme Natural Touch as a Sustainable Evolution of an Iconic Skin Care Classic, biodegradable formula, Christian Haensch, Climate Care strategy, Germany, Hamburg, Lúcia Zanforlin Trede, natural-origin ingredients, Net Zero 2045, NIVEA, NIVEA Creme Natural Touch, NIVEA Creme Natural Touch Combines Heritage Skin Care with Beiersdorf’s Net Zero Ambition, recycled aluminium packaging, sustainable skin care, vegan formula
(IN BRIEF) EssilorLuxottica has announced plans to acquire Signifeye, a leading Belgian ophthalmology platform operating 15 clinics across the Flanders region, further expanding its presence in specialized eye care. The deal follows the recent acquisition of Optegra and supports the … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Belgium, Business, France, Healthcare, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Belgium, clinical excellence, EssilorLuxottica, EssilorLuxottica Strengthens Integrated Medical Vision Strategy Through Signifeye Acquisition, European clinics, eye care, Flanders, Francesco Milleri, healthcare acquisitions, Kathleen Moons, med-tech, ophthalmology, Optegra, patient care, Paul du Saillant, Signifeye, vision care
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