The fashion industry is no longer facing a single disruption – it is navigating two at once. On one side, the traditional multibrand retail model is unravelling under financial pressure. On the other, artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs) are emerging as a new gateway between brands and consumers. Together, these forces are not…
Adidas ended 2025 with the kind of numbers that would have seemed improbable two years ago. Full-year net sales reached €24.81 billion, a record for the Herzogenaurach-based brand, driven by 11 percent growth in Q4 and 13 percent currency-neutral growth across the full year. Operating profit for the year rose 53.8 percent to €2.06 billion….
Fashion has spent much of the last decade in a state of self-examination – grappling with overproduction, digital disruption, cultural relevance and economic volatility. Against that backdrop, 2025 did not deliver miracles, but it did deliver something arguably more important: evidence that the industry can move forward with intention. Across luxury, independent fashion, beauty and…
In an era where many brands expect consumers to adapt to their vision, Levi’s is flipping the script entirely. With the opening of its biggest store in Italy – a flagship in central Milan – Levi’s is making a bold statement about what modern retail should be: responsive, customer-centric, and adaptive. Rather than expecting shoppers…
The global retail outlook for the 2025 holiday season points to a resilient digital landscape, with analysts projecting e-commerce sales to grow by 7–9% year-on-year, significantly outpacing the more modest gains expected in overall retail. This growth is underpinned by a decisive shift toward mobile-first purchasing and hybrid shopping formats, including faster delivery options, “buy-online,…
When Christian Louboutin reopened his flagship on Al Maryah Island this year, it signaled more than an architectural refresh. It marked a pivotal moment in Abu Dhabi’s transformation into a global luxury hub – one defined by cultural intention, deep consumer insight, and a creative vision that resonates far beyond retail. The move underscores a…
Mr Price’s interim results reveal resilience amid a pressured consumer environment – R18.6 bn revenue, 5.5% retail sales growth, rising dividends, and strong cash reserves. Here’s what it means for the South African fashion-retail landscape. Mr Price’s Solid Half-Year in Context In a climate defined by weakened consumer buying power, Mr Price Group has delivered…
