​Zalando had big news Wednesday, saying it has evolved its strategy to cover a “larger share of [the] fashion and lifestyle e-commerce market” with a “pan-European ecosystem for customers and partners”.

Denim giants Lee and Diesel have teamed up to launch a global capsule collection, under the new Diesel Loves program. 

​The boom in fashion firms listing on the London Stock Exchange had seemed to be over, but a filing suggests listed companies still see value in fashion firms with In The Style possibly making a stock market return. 

​Otto Group has announced a succession plan that will see Benjamin Otto succeeding his father Prof. Dr. Michael Otto as head of the group, but not until 2026, with other key changes happening from next year.

​Superdry may be in negotiations about its founder taking it private, but the firm also has major funding needs on an ongoing basis and a report Monday said it's discussing an extra loan of around £10 million with Hilco.

​John Lewis Partnership is predicted to announce a return to profit later this week, while it has also emerged that its CEO has said the firm will in future be “laser-focused” on retail.

Indeed, look around and you might believe that baggy fits have put the final nail into the coffin of skinny jeans. But retailers and consumers shouldn’t get too comfortable in their big pants.

A.K.A. Brands announced on Thursday net sales decreased just 0.1% to $148.9 million in the fourth quarter, with the U.S. apparel firm clocking double-digit growth in its local market.

​In 2017, it was sold by its founder for a price rumoured to be £800m. A few months ago Frasers bought it for £52m. And now luxury e-tailer Matches is set for an administration filing that could come as early as Friday.

​M&S has confirmed yesterday’s reports that Katie Bickerstaffe — its Co-CEO — is to exit the retailer this year with the firm’s announcement stressing the planned, amicable nature of her departure.

​Hugo Boss’s results report on Thursday showed just how strong the German high-end fashion giant is, with 2023 being a record year for the business and further improvements predicted for FY24.

​Many analysts were sceptical when M&S announced two years ago that joint CEOs would replace Steve Rowe when he left. They predicted it wouldn’t last and if a new report Wednesday is to be believed, it hasn’t.

On the last day of Paris Fashion Week, young French brand Avellano put a modern twist on its signature PVC looks and featured singer/songwriter Noah Cyrus as both the opening model and final bridal look.

​Fashion e-tailer N Brown has introduced new tech designed to boost the customer experience. And its new Product Information Management (PIM) system delivers “a key transformational priority”, we’re told.

​British fashion e-tail giant ASOS is reportedly in talks with India’s Reliance Retail to take its brand to India, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.

​It’s not often that the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority changes its mind, but it has done just that over its ban in the New Year of a Calvin Klein ad featuring FKA twigs.