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Jacopo Venturini attends the Valentino Haute Couture Spring Summer 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week

Valentino CEO steps down for personal reasons

Valentino CEO Jacopo Venturini has stepped down, the Italian luxury house said today, leaving the Mayhoola- and Kering-backed business searching for a new leader to reboot sales and profit

Business • 14 Aug

Keane says that there needs to be more stylish, functional and affordable clothing options for people with disabilities.

Irish Paralympian champions adaptive fashion

Irish Paralympian Ellen Keane is championing the importance of adaptive clothing options for people with disabilities.

Ireland • 04 Jun

The EU exported 1.4m metric tonnes of used textiles in 2022 - much of which ended up in Africa

France to propose EU-wide ban on used clothes exports

France is proposing a European Union ban on exports of used clothes, the environment ministry has told Reuters.

Business • 14 Mar 24

Customers are returning online purchases at a higher rate than before - which is costing businesses, and the environment

Return to Sender: The costs of sending clothes back

Customers are sending more of their online purchases back, prompting some retailers to stop covering the cost of returns. Adam Maguire looks at why returns are up, and what rights you have when buying online.

Business • 19 Jun 22

The window display in Henry Street aims to raise awareness of waste management

Window display aims to highlight waste management

An interactive window display that aims to raise awareness of waste management has been unveiled on one of Dublin's busiest streets.

Environment • 14 Dec 21

Nike's flagship store on Wangfujing Street in Beijing

Nike faces backlash in China over Xinjiang comments

China has launched a PR war on Western brands critical of rights abuses in Xinjiang, with celebrities severing ties with Nike.

World • 25 Mar 21

Pamela Scott said the closures are in response to changes in retail trading due to Covid-19

Pamela Scott to close 12 of its 24 shops due to Covid

Pamela Scott is to close 12 of its 24 stores, resulting in the possible loss of 104 jobs, in a move to secure the future of the Irish fashion chain.

Business • 16 Oct 20

Rachel Millar said she hopes it is a reminder to people that everyday jobs do make a difference (Image: Jamie Hawkesworth/British Vogue)

'Surreal' to be on cover of Vogue, Tyrone midwife says

A community midwife from Co Tyrone who works at a hospital in London has said being on the cover of British Vogue magazine is a bit surreal.

Coronavirus • 04 Jun 20

H&M posts its first rise in annual profit since 2015 following heavy investments, and a rise in Q4 pretax profit that beat forecasts

H&M reports first annual profit rise since 2015

Sweden's H&M said today its chief executive, one of its founding family members, was stepping down to replace his father as chairman.

Business • 30 Jan 20

Some of the garments available to rent at The Ivory Closet, Limerick

Sustainable fashion - Extending the life of a garment

It is the ultimate wardrobe, filled with designer gowns for formal occasions, and cocktail dresses for weddings and parties.

Business • 30 Nov 19

The Prada Group made the announcement yesterday. Photo: Getty

Prada pledges to ban fur by February 2020 after years of outcry

The esteemed fashion house becomes the latest to ditch fur from its women's collections, as the swell of criticism towards fur becomes ever greater.

Fashion • 23 May 19

Accusations were also made that Ray Kelvin massaged employees and asked some to sit on his lap

Ted Baker's CEO resigns after harassment claims

Ray Kelvin has resigned as chief executive of Ted Baker with immediate effect following allegations of harassment.

Business • 04 Mar 19

Demonstrations and strikes were held this month in a demand for better pay

5,000 garment workers sacked over Bangladesh strikes

Nearly 5,000 low-paid Bangladeshi garment workers stitching clothes for global brands have been sacked by factory bosses for joining strikes over wages this month that turned violent, police have said.

World • 29 Jan 19

Most retailers have expanded their traditional summer and new year sales to year-round promotions

No Christmas cheer for fashion firms

Clothing retailers have felt a pre-Christmas chill slicing through their margins as they try to lure shoppers to spend rather than hold off in anticipation of ever-bigger price cuts.

Business • 19 Dec 18

Chanel sheds crocodile and snake skin products

Chanel has become the first luxury fashion house to turn its back on exotic animal pelts, such as crocodile and snake skin, in a move hailed by animal rights groups.

Business • 04 Dec 18

Inditex's profits are sensitive to fluctuations in the euro

Zara owner Inditex expects profit margin growth in H2

The world's biggest clothing retail group Inditex, owner of fashion chain Zara, today reported a 3% rise in first-half profit and a rise in gross margin despite a stronger euro.

Business • 12 Sep 18

Online retailer Boohoo makes strong start to new year

British online retailer Boohoo said its combination of fast fashion at low prices had got the group off to a strong start to the year, confirming its position as one of the winners in a brutal retail market.

Business • 12 Jun 18

Visits to the ASOS site exceeded 1 billion in the six months to the end of February

Online retailer ASOS ups investment as sales grow 27%

ASOS said it would have to step up spending on technology and logistics to help maintain its lead in the online fashion pack, with the extra costs taking a toll on its elevated share price.

Business • 11 Apr 18

H&M's Q4 pretax profit falls less than expected

Fashion retailer H&M has today reported a 34% fall in quarterly profit as its core brand's stores attracted fewer shoppers.

Business • 31 Jan 18

H&M said it was 'deeply sorry' that the picture was taken

H&M apologises over 'racist' hoodie advert

Fashion group H&M apologised for an advertisement featuring a black child modelling a sweatshirt with the slogan "coolest monkey in the jungle" and said it had removed it from all its marketing.

World • 09 Jan 18

Inditex generates more than half of its sales in non-euro currencies

Zara-owner Inditex's nine month net profit rises 6%

Inditex, the world's largest clothing retailer, today reported net profit of €2.3 billion for the nine months to September.

Business • 13 Dec 17

Boohoo.com now expects revenue growth for the full year of 30-35%

Online fashion retailer Boohoo ups outlook again

Online fashion retailer Boohoo.com has upgraded its sales guidance for the third time in three months as it reported a more than doubling of first-half profit.

Business • 27 Sep 16

H&M said sales in May in local currencies rose 9% from a year earlier.

H&M's sales growth regains pace in May

Sales growth rose at Swedish budget fashion firm Hennes & Mauritz in May after unusually cold spring weather in Europe had capped growth in previous months.

Business • 15 Jun 16

Inditex said its first quarter net profit came to €554m

Inditex's Q1 profit up 6% year on year

The world's biggest clothing retailer Inditex has today reported a better than expected 6% rise in first-quarter net profit, driven by strong sales as it continues its expansion online.

Business • 15 Jun 16

Next reports a pre-tax profit of £347.1m in the six months to July

Next reports 7% rise in half yearly profits

Clothing retailer Next has posted a 7.1% rise in first-half profit after selling more products than expected at their full price.

Business • 10 Sep 15