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FashionUnited stands as the premier global platform for business-to-business fashion interactions, designed to enhance the enjoyment and efficiency of fashion professionals and companies. As an independent trade organization, it operates on a worldwide scale, bridging diverse cultures and regions to improve the industry's operations. Our approach focuses on leveraging cross media services to harness the opportunities presented by our rapidly changing world. The primary goal is to make the fashion sector more engaging and productive through our comprehensive suite of services. These offerings include trade news, job listings, executive search, directories, networking tools, narrowcasting, e-business solutions, online marketplaces, and various events.

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Australian Fashion Week Bans fur and exotic skins

5 days ago | fashionunited.ca | Jule Scott

Australian Fashion Week (AFW) is banning all wildlife-derived materials, including fur, exotic animal skins, and feathers, as reported by the World Animal Protection Organisation on Tuesday. The new policy, developed by the Australian Fashion Council in collaboration with Collective Fashion Justice, comes into immediate effect, making the ongoing AFW, held from 12 to 16 May, the first edition to fully exclude wildlife materials from its runways.
The RealReal reports GMV, revenue growth and profitability surge

1 week ago | fashionunited.ca | Prachi Singh

The RealReal, online marketplace for resale luxury goods, reported a 9 percent increase in gross merchandise value (GMV), reaching 490 million dollars, and an 11 percent rise in total revenue, totalling 160 million dollars. The company achieved a net income of 62 million dollars, or 39 percent of total revenue, a turnaround from a net loss of 31 million dollars in the first quarter of 2024.
HanesBrands meets Q1 expectations, reaffirms outlook

1 week ago | fashionunited.ca | Prachi Singh

HanesBrands has reported first quarter net sales of approximately 750 million dollars, up 2.1 percent aligning with its earlier guidance. Operating profit for the quarter was 52 million dollars, with an operating margin of 4.5 percent, reflecting stable performance compared to the same period last year. The company also emphasized its commitment to debt reduction, with plans to refinance its 2026 maturities during the first quarter.
Crocs Q1 revenues remain flat, withdraws full-year outlook

1 week ago | fashionunited.ca | Prachi Singh

Crocs, Inc. has announced its first-quarter 2025 financial results, surpassing expectations despite a challenging global environment. However, due to the unpredictable nature of the current global trade environment and consumer uncertainty, Crocs has decided to withdraw its full-year 2025 guidance. The company reported consolidated revenues of 937 million dollars, remaining flat year-over-year but marking a 1.4 percent increase on a constant currency basis.
5 of the biggest wedding trends for 2025

1 week ago | fashionunited.ca | Danielle Wightman-Stone

Social media platform Pinterest’s annual wedding trends report has revealed that brides-to-be are incorporating rich colours, unique personal touches and timeless elegance for their wedding day, as Gen Z continues to shake up the wedding landscape.
Skechers to be acquired by 3G Capital in 9.4 billion dollars deal

1 week ago | fashionunited.ca | Prachi Singh

In a significant development in the footwear industry, Skechers U.S.A., Inc. has announced its agreement to be acquired by global investment firm 3G Capital for approximately 9.4 billion dollars. The transaction, unanimously approved by Skechers' board of directors, will transition the company from a public to a privately held entity.
Nike restructures leadership team following Heidi O'Neill's retirement

1 week ago | fashionunited.ca | Prachi Singh

Nike has announced reorganisation of its senior leadership team, aiming to accelerate its "Win Now" strategy and position the company for sustained growth. The restructuring includes the promotion of key executives and the retirement of longtime leader, Heidi O’Neill, president of consumer, product, and brand. She has announced her retirement after 26 years with Nike.
Gymshark to cut roles and restructure following ‘record’ revenue

2 weeks ago | fashionunited.ca | Rachel Douglass

Sportswear retailer Gymshark has confirmed it is planning to cut down on a number of roles amid a period of “intense macroeconomic volatility”. The news comes despite the company reporting record revenue for FY24, amounting to 607.3 million pounds.
Frasers reportedly planning member-only relaunch of Matches

2 weeks ago | fashionunited.ca | Rachel Douglass

Frasers Group is believed to be planning to revive luxury retailer Matches as a members-only platform, offering services like personalised shopping and early access to limited edition items to a select group of shoppers. According to an internal pitch deck seen by The Times, Frasers, the parent company of Sports Direct, is expected to bring Matches back as an exclusive luxury fashion and lifestyle members concept.
Gildan posts slight sales increase, reaffirms outlook

2 weeks ago | fashionunited.ca | Prachi Singh

Canadian activewear retailer Gildan reported net sales of 712 million dollars, a 2.3 percent increase compared to the prior year, while adjusted net earnings of 89.8 million dollars were down 9.4 percent. The company's activewear sales saw a 9 percent rise, driven by higher sales volumes and a favourable product mix in North America. However, hosiery and underwear sales decreased by 38 percent due to the phase-out of the Under Armour business.