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Spanish brand Loewe tops Lyst Index as fashion faces creative shake-up

Loewe topped The Lyst Index for Q1 2025 amid sweeping creative director changes across major fashion houses.
A 38 per cent spike in demand followed Jonathan Anderson’s exit.
Chloé and COS entered the top 10, while On debuted, fuelled by celebrity endorsements.
Celine’s flared jeans led product searches, and Uniqlo set a record for affordability.Read More

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US’ eBay projects flat-2% growth in Q2 as AI & ads power Q1 2025 gains

American e-commerce giant eBay has reported revenues of $2.6 billion in Q1 2025, and $18.8 billion in GMV, both up 2 per cent FX-neutral.
Net income reached $505 million (GAAP) and $657 million (non-GAAP).
Strategic highlights included AI-powered listing, expanded ad revenue, OpenAI collaboration, and Meta partnership.
For Q2, eBay forecasts flat to 2 per cent FX-neutral growth.Read More

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Burberry, London College of Fashion partner for sustainable fashion

Burberry has partnered with the Centre for Sustainable Fashion at LCF, UAL, for the ‘Reimagining Materials’ competition, challenging students to design with surplus Burberry materials and a focus on circularity.
BA student Clara Gröning won the contest, earning an internship and a cash prize.
Finalist designs were showcased at LCF’s East Bank campus and Burberry’s Regent Street store.Read More

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US’ Berry posts $2.5 bn in Q2 sales, driven by volume growth

Berry has reported net sales of $2.5 billion in Q2 FY25, driven by higher selling prices and 2 per cent organic volume growth, partly offset by divestitures.
Operating income rose due to cost savings and a $175 million gain from the Tapes business sale.
All segments saw volume growth.
CEO highlighted strategic moves, including the Amcor merger, to enhance innovation and sustainability leadership.Read More

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ICE cotton jumps on trade deal hopes, rising stock markets

ICE cotton futures rebounded sharply on Friday, supported by rising stock markets, stronger soybean prices, and optimism over potential trade agreements easing tensions.
The July 2025 contract rose by 2.75 cents to 68.41 cents per pound but ended the week down 0.6 per cent.
USDA data showed 21 per cent of US cotton-growing areas remain drought-affected, unchanged from the previous week.Read More

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Belgian company Ontex shows margin resilience in Q1 amid soft demand

Ontex reported Q1 revenue of €451 million (~$510.89 million), down 2.8 per cent like-for-like, with softer demand partly offset by strong North American growth.
Adjusted EBITDA was €51 million (~$57.77 million), supported by €15 million (~$16.99 million) in cost savings.
Despite challenges, Ontex remains confident in achieving its 2025 outlook, targeting 3–5 per cent revenue.Read More

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