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Alexander McQueen brand store /// © Shutterstock | Gianfranco D'Attis, new CEO of Alexander McQueen /// © Foto Studio Internazionale

Gianfranco D’Attis becomes CEO of Alexander McQueen

Kering announced the appointment of Gianfranco D’Attis as Chief Executive Officer of Alexander McQueen, effective June 3rd, 2026. He reports to Luca de Meo, Chief Executive Officer of Kering and is based in London.

Carnaby Street in London, UK /// © Shaftesbury Capital

Carnaby Street to Welcome Spanish Brand for UK Debut

Shaftesbury Capital has announced the signing of streetwear brand Eme Studios, set to open at 57 Carnaby Street. The arrival will mark the brand’s UK debut and its first permanent store outside of Spain.

From left to right: Photo © Khanh Do on Unsplash | Portrait of Jean-Marc Duplaix © Carole Bellaiche NB

Kering launches Fine Jewelry Division, Jean-Marc Duplaix appointed as its CEO

Kering has announced the creation of Kering Jewelry, a new entity designed to structure and accelerate the growth of its Jewelry business. It will bring together the Houses Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo, and Qeelin, as well as the Group’s industrial capabilities, including the Raselli Franco Group, which is currently being integrated and will play a central role within this structure thanks to its exceptional savoir-faire and cutting-edge technologies.

Victoria Quarter in Leeds, England /// © Bevan Cockerill

APM MONACO TO OPEN FIRST STANDALONE STORE IN VICTORIA LEEDS, ENGLAND

The Victoria Leeds shopping center owned and operated by Redical has recently announced the planned arrival of APM Monaco, a fashion jewellery brand founded in 1982. APM Monaco has signed to open its first standalone boutique in the North of England, marking a key milestone in the brand’s expansion across the UK.

Takko Fashion Advances Strategic Goals in First Half of 2025/2026

Takko Fashion reports strong EBITDA growth for the first half of fiscal year 2025/2026, which ended on 31 July 2025. At the same time, the company has made significant progress in implementing its growth strategy, despite challenging market conditions.

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Levi Strauss To Sell Dockers To Reebok-Owner Authentic Brands Group

Levi Strauss & Co. has entered into a definive agreement with Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) to sell Dockers to Authentic for an initial transaction value of 275 million euros, with the potential to reach up to 345 million through a 70 million earnout opportunity in future years based on the performance of the Dockers business under Authentic’s ownership.

New ARKET store in Vienna, Austria. /// credit: ARKET

ARKET Enters Austria With First Store In Vienna

Fashion chain ARKET, which is part of the H&M Group, is opening its first flagship store in Vienna on May 16, 2025. The opening of the first store also marks the brand’s entry to Austria.

Primark's announced new store in Manhattan. /// credit: Primark

Primark to Proceed with US Expansion Plan

Primark-owner Associated British Foods plans to move on with the fashion retailer’s store rollout program in Europe as well as the US, despite current tariff uncertainties.

credit: Sizekick, ACROSS

Sizekick — The Sizing Solution For Fashion E‑commerce

The purchase and subsequent return of clothing articles due to their potentially wrong right size or fit is an everyday headache for consumers as well as fashion e-retailers. To reduce returns and make the purchases more accurate, Munich-based startup Sizekick uses artificial intelligence and exact body measurements, while also boosting retailers’ conversion.

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Levi Strauss Exceeds Sales Estimates For Q1 2025

Levi Strauss announced its financial results for the first quarter, with reported net revenues up 3%, organic net revenues up 9% and the Levi’s brand up 8% globally, exceeding previous estimates.

Görtz flagship store on Hamburg's Spitalerstraße

Görtz Faces Further Store Closures

Following the insolvency of Görtz Retail GmbH, several stores have to be closed, among them the 5,000 sq m flagship store in Hamburg as well, for which no interested party has been found.