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E-commerce revamp, denim push, global partners: The future of Dockers under Authentic

Just over a year ago, Dockers began a major ownership transition from Levi Strauss & Co. to Authentic Brands Group, ushering in a new era for the khaki-centric label. Even before the deal was finalised in March 2026, Authentic moved swiftly to deploy its signature business model, appointing distribution partners to oversee regional operations...

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Resale surge and value retail strategies redefine fashion spending

Rising living costs across Europe are accelerating a structural shift towards resale, with Vinted emerging as a key beneficiary. The platform reported gross merchandise value of 10.8 billion euros, up 47 percent year on year, while revenues climbed 38 percent to 1.1 billion euros. Founded in 2008 in Lithuania, the company has scaled rapidly...

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Stefano Gabbana steps down as chairman of Dolce & Gabbana

A farewell to the creative duo Dolce & Gabbana. Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as chairman of Dolce & Gabbana. Alfonso Dolce has taken over the role. Gabbana is now considering the future of his 40 percent stake, marking a crucial phase for the fashion house. Gabbana, 63, founded the fashion house with then-partner Domenico Dolce This was...

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Capri Holdings post-Versace: A year of strategic recalibration and brand stabilisation

A year on from Capri Holdings agreeing to sell Versace, the US fashion group has moved through a period of strategic upheaval, entering a new phase defined less by expansion and more by recalibration. At the core of its mission is the stabilisation of its remaining brands, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo, where early signs of progress are emerging....

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