Business

Superdry CEO Dunkerton will not bid for fashion chain

Superdry CEO Dunkerton will not bid for fashion chain

Superdry CEO and top shareholder Julian Dunkerton will not be making an offer for the company, and the struggling British fashion chain also snagged an extension to a loan facility to help its turnaround plans.
Fashion
Business
Brunello Cucinelli announces the acquisition of the Sartoria Eugubina couture workshop and the construction of a new factory

Brunello Cucinelli announces the acquisition of the Sartoria Eugubina couture workshop and the construction of a new factory

The Italian luxury brand is acquiring Sartoria Eugubina, a renowned couture workshop specializing in high-end tailoring and made-to-measure garments, located in Gubbio, Umbria.
Luxury
Business

Sephora announces the launch of its new eco-friendly labels

At the Change Now trade show held in Paris from March 25 to 27, Sephora announced the launch of two labels focused on eco-responsibility: "Clean at Sephora" and "Planet Aware at Sephora".
Beauty
Retail

LVMH-backed L Catterton to form consumer-focused JV in India with former HUL CEO

U.S. private equity firm L Catterton said it will form a joint venture in India with former Hindustan Unilever CEO Sanjiv Mehta to develop a new investment vehicle targeting the country's consumer market.
Luxury
Business

Trade shows

Pitti Immagine launches the Be Cycle show on the world of bicycles

Pitti Immagine launches the Be Cycle show on the world of bicycles

The organiser of the Pitti Uomo trade fair is diversifying with a new event dedicated to cycling. Called 'Be Cycle', it will be held in Florence from June 26 to 28 at the Leopolda station.
Fashion
Trade shows
La Plage trade show returns to Miami, expands to LA

La Plage trade show returns to Miami, expands to LA

My Fashion Agent, the producer behind the boutique concept trade show La Plage Miami, has announced the launch of its first-ever edition in Los Angeles. 
Fashion
Trade shows

Shanghai’s big textile trade shows open on cautiously optimistic note

The Intertextile show, with 3,000 fabric producers exhibiting, and the Chic show, with its 1,200 apparel manufacturers, kicked off on March 6 amidst hopes of renewed growth in Western and Chinese demand.
Fashion
Trade shows

Spring and Autumn Fairs form advisory board to develop and grow events

UK trade shows Spring & Autumn Fair have created a new Advisory Board “to drive the continuous enhancement of the two shows and ensure that UK retail has a thriving marketplace in which to do business”.
Fashion
Industry