Amina Taher is the new Chairwoman of the region’s Arab Fashion Council
Amina Taher is the new Chairwoman of the Arab Fashion Council, and the fit reads clean. The appointment took effect on 9 July 2026. Taher spent two decades leading brand and communications across aviation, fintech, media and sport. She earned an MBA from London Business School and a master’s from Harvard. Now she takes the […]
Swatch trademark infringement claim targets Samsung in $170 million suit
Swatch trademark infringement claim now seeks $170 million in damages from Samsung in London. The Swiss watchmaker says Samsung allowed digital clones of its watches on its smartwatches. Financial Times reporters reviewed the court documents and shared the key details last Friday. A British judge will rule on the damages soon after closing arguments wrap […]
Gucci eyes a revival plan as Kering targets double profits by 2030
Gucci eyes a revival plan as Kering pushes a bold reset to escape a long luxury slump. CEO Luca de Meo shared the strategy during Capital Markets Day in Florence on Thursday. The plan, named ReconKering, targets double operating profits and stronger returns for patient investors. Kering wants to lift its 2025 operating margin of […]
Brunello Cucinelli’s revenue growth shows strong global demand across luxury markets in early 2026
Brunello Cucinelli’s revenue growth reflects steady demand across the luxury fashion brand performance segment globally. The company reported total revenue of 369.1 million euros during the first quarter period. Growth reached 8.1 percent at current exchange rates and higher at constant currency levels. Retail sales delivered the strongest contribution with notable increases across global retail […]
Levi Strauss shares rise as full price denim offsets tariff pressure
Levi Strauss shares rise after strong denim demand helped the company absorb new tariff pressure. Investors welcomed the best quarterly revenue growth since 2021 and stronger full price selling trends. Levi has gained momentum because shoppers kept buying loose fits and newer looks without waiting for discounts. The company used stronger demand to protect margins, […]