Business · Opening
The French retailer is planning three new openings between August and September, with the creation of more than 40 jobs announced, bringing its Catalan network to 30 stores.
Retail · Results
The Chinese e-commerce giant saw its sales decline in the second quarter for the first time since 2014, triggering a drop in its shares, even as its profitability improved and it pursues a takeover of German group Ceconomy.
Retail · Results
The Chinese e-commerce giant saw its operating result and net profit grow markedly for the period ended 30 June 2026, while its revenue fell over the same period, according to Drapers.
Business · Opening
Acquired by Next in January following its administration, Russell & Bromley would reopen a store at Westgate Oxford on 3 September, according to Retail Gazette. A step that would mark the brand's return to the high street.
Business · Results
The German shoemaker saw revenue rise 13% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, to 719.5 million euros, according to a statement cited by FashionUnited France. Birkenstock is now raising its annual targets despite pressure on its margins.
Retail · Partnership
According to Footwear News, the German group is now targeting 15% revenue growth for fiscal year 2026, supported by a third quarter in which sales rose 13.3% to €719.5 million.
Retail · Legal
The American department store chain saw its net income climb to $97.7 million in the quarter ended August 1, a rise largely attributable to refunds linked to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Retail · Launch
The South Korean eyewear brand is establishing itself in the États-Unis with a 7,000-square-foot flagship, featuring an exclusive collection inspired by Los Angeles.
Retail · Results
The German footwear maker saw its profit decline 15.2% in the third quarter, while its gross margin was hit by additional US tariffs, but it raised its revenue growth forecast to 15% for fiscal year 2026.
Retail · Acquisition
Mike Ashley's group would take control of six British stores, the online business and more than 1,000 employees of the luxury department store, which was placed into administration in June.
Retail · Sustainability
The British platform for reselling second-hand luxury fashion is reported to have opened its second permanent Spanish location.
Retail · Results
The sportswear brand, which reportedly surpassed a billion dollars in net revenue in 2025 according to FashionUnited UK, is said to be planning twenty international openings and twenty-five openings in the États-Unis over the coming year, according to FashionUnited UK.
Fashion · Launch
The three organisations announce, according to their statements, the joint launch of a digital product passport pilot now operational on three denim fabrics, ahead of a mobilisation operation for Turkish suppliers in September.
