Hannah Abdulla

Fashion tech writer Michelle Papworth explores how brands are implementing 3D digital sampling and AR fitting rooms to tackle sustainability.

Amer Sports has reported increased revenues of 32% to $1.6bn in Q2, helped by tariff refunds, technical apparel growth and softgoods momentum.

The Arc'teryx and Salomon owner booked a 339% increase in operating profit to $192m. Adjusted operating profit increased 209% to $208m.

Zotefoams, which supplies global brands including Nike has reportedly entered a consultation phase which could see 100 jobs at risk.

The US is pressing the EU to limit its CSDDD to companies operating in the EU, on concerns it adversely impacts US firms.

In a statement, the US Government said the EU has made a previous commitment to "undertake efforts to ensure" that the CSDDD and Corporate Sustainability

Campaign group GMB alleges Zotefoams, based in Croydon in the UK, is transferring footwear manufacturing to South East Asia and, as a result, is slashing 100 jobs.

Inditex's value brand Lefties has made its UK debut with its first store launching at Liverpool ONE through Landsec.

GlobalData retail analyst Dora Punk, says under Frasers Group, Harvey Nichols can come back as distinctive and exciting.

Gap delivered better-than-anticipated profit for Q2 as benefits from tariff refunds and focused operational measures helped offset a year-on-year sales decline.