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Valextra: building growth by concentrating on core values
If there is a Milanese brand par excellence it is surely Valextra, the luxury bag business whose very name sums up much of what Milan is all about - travel and culture.
Luxury
Business
On continues to make progress as sales jump in 2022 and Q4
Fast-growing Swiss sports specialist On has reported its Q4 and full-year results and said 2022 was a strong one for the still-young business.
Fashion
Business
Alibaba rival Pinduoduo sees revenue fall short on weak China consumer spending
PDD Holdings Inc, which owns discount e-commerce platforms Pinduoduo and Temu, missed expectations on Monday for fourth-quarter revenue as China's post-reopening consumer recovery remains patchy.
Fashion
Business
Nike sales to gain from Adidas-Kanye split, Jordan Retro demand
Nike is set report a rise in third-quarter revenue and grow its market share through 2023, helped by major rival Adidas' split with Kanye West that caused the German company to lose about $600 million in quarterly sales.
Fashion
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Trade shows
Cosmoprof beauty show in Bologna to host 2,900 exhibitors from 64 countries
The beauty trade show will take place in Bologna, Italy, on March 16-24, and is back to pre-Covid numbers with exhibitors from 64 countries, 60% of them from Europe, visitors from 116 countries and buyers from over 50.
Beauty
Trade shows
Emerging labels centre-stage at Parisian shows Tranoï, Sphère, Woman
Focus on the creative, directional labels under the spotlight during the womenswear fashion week in various Parisian trade shows and showrooms, featuring emerging designers breaking new ground in women's fashion.
Fashion
Trade shows
Tranoï show reveals labels exhibiting at next womenswear session
The womenswear edition of Parisian trade show Tranoï, scheduled on March 2-5, will feature a majority of international exhibitors, and designers with an edgy, unique approach to knitwear, jewellery and outerwear.
Fashion
Trade shows
Première Classe celebrates emerging talent including Victor Weinsanto
The Première Classe fashion accessory fair will be held in the Tuileries Gardens from March 3 to 6, in parallel with Paris Fashion Week for women. On the programme: 400 exhibiting brands, including 50 young labels.
Fashion
Trade shows