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Japanese fast-fashion brand Uniqlo has launched a line of maternity clothing. The Uniqlo maternity range includes stretch jeans, developed at Uniqlo’s Los Angeles Jeans Innovation Center. Available in blue or black, the jeans have a rib-stitched adjustable…
Gap China has opened a flagship store on Shanghai’s West Nanjing Road, its biggest flagship yet in Greater China. Featuring Gap’s full apparel collections and latest store-design elements, the flagship underscores the importance of the China market, says Gap,…
Luxury travel retailer DFS Group is launching a Michael Kors exclusive collection for its DFS and T Galleria by DFS stores. Going on sale on Friday, the Michael Kors x DFS collection draws its inspiration from the jetset lifestyle and New York’s urban jungle,…
Bedding retailer Adairs has enjoyed another bump with investors following its full-year result, with CEO Mark Ronan providing comprehensive guidance that momentum from 2H17 will continue into FY18. Adairs booked a 19.6 per cent decrease in net profit after…
Billabong International has missed its earnings guidance, reporting a $77.1 million loss as impairments and declining sales in Asia Pacific weighed down on the business. The company booked a 2.8 per cent increase in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation…
American youth fashion brand Hardy Hardy Singapore has chosen Ion Orchard to set up its first flagship boutique in Southeast Asia. Hardy Hardy’s second Singapore store (the first is at Bugis+) offers 1200 sqft (111 sqm) of retail space featuring marble…
Menswear retailer Trinity has recorded a half-year loss it attributes to subdued spending in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, changing buying patterns, the renminbi depreciation and competition. The group loss to shareholders was HK$257 million (US$32.8 million),…
Online sneaker and streetwear retailer Hypebeast has opened a pop-up store in Hong Kong in collaboration with photography partners Places + Faces. Located in the basement of The Landmark, the Hypebeast pop-up will trade until September 27, featuring…
Gucci Pavilion KL has reopened in Kuala Lumpur, after the Italian label closed its Malaysian flagship to be redesigned in the taste of current creative director Alessandro Michele. Located on the second and third floor at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, the…
Uniqlo Singapore has launched the casualwear brand’s Click & Collect service, allowing shoppers to pick up their online purchases at any of its Singapore stores. Customers can choose from the Japanese brand’s full line-up of products, including extra sizes,…
Strong performances by Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger in China helped propel solid half-year and second-quarter sales and profit growth for parent PVH Corporation. Chairman and CEO Emanuel Chirico said “better than expected” second-quarter results reflect…
Millers, Katies and Rivers owner Specialty Fashion has almost quadrupled its full-year loss to $8.39 million, from last year’s $2.19 million, amid subdued consumer spending. Revenue fell 2.1 per cent to $808.9 million for the 12 months to June 30 with…
New York-based luxury jeweller Tiffany & Co has reported improved second-quarter results, with its sales and net income both posting gains, beating Wall Street expectations. Tiffany’s on Thursday reported a net income of $US115 million, or 92 US cents per…
New Era Philippines has opened its second store in Cebu, the Queen City of the South. The global lifestyle brand, which is the official headwear of sporting organizations including the US NBA, Major League Baseball and the NFL, has opened at Ayala Center…
Topshop and Topman have been salvaged in Australia, with Sir Philip Green and his UK-based Arcadia Group stepping in to take over the business. Administrators, Ferrier Hodgson, today made the announcement of the successful restructure of the fashion chains in…
Swedish fashion retailer H&M’s new brand, Arket, has launched its online store and first physical store on Regent Street in London last Friday. According to the fast-fashion giant, the new brand is a modern-day market, offering essential products for men,…
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