H&M Launches A New Fashion Platform Anta Becomes China'S Most Valuable Clothing Brand

British brand assessment agency Brand Finance recently released the "2019 China's most valuable brands" list, of which the top 100 clothing brands were Anta, while another fashion brand was Zhou Dafu.

In the year ending December 31, 2018, Anta Group sales increased 44.4% to 24 billion 100 million yuan, up 3.2 percentage points to 52.6%, and net profit increased 32.9% to 4 billion 103 million yuan, up to a double-digit growth for five consecutive years.

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H&M has launched a new open fashion platform. Competitors Asos and Topshop have also been recommended.

In order to better satisfy consumers' pursuit of freshness and personalization, Sweden's fast fashion H & M has launched a new platform ITSAPARK, which aims to provide consumers with a place to solve fashion problems and seek new inspirations, so that people can exchange ideas and suggestions around fashion.

It is reported that the presentation of ITSAPARK is similar to that of Instagram, and will provide links to all products. Besides the group's own brand, it also includes competitors Asos, Topshop, River Island and New Look.

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The pressure on store rental is too great. British luxury underwear brand Ann Summers or debt restructuring

According to foreign media, Ann Summers recently announced that it has hired a property consultant to re examine the lease of its 106 stores to find a feasible rent reduction scheme, if it fails to achieve the expected or voluntary debt restructuring.

According to the latest report submitted by the brand, sales of Ann Summers in the past year reached 110 million, but the loss was more than 3 million pounds, which was mainly affected by rising store rentals and the rise in procurement costs caused by Britain's withdrawal from Europe.

The flagship store of Tiffany, a luxury jewelry brand in Sydney, was officially opened in April 4th. It has 3 floors, covering 2270 square meters. It is also the headquarters of the brand in Oceania, marking the official launch of Tiffany in the Australian luxury market.

Tiffany Glen Schlehuber, vice president and managing director of Australia, said that the brand has entered the market for 25 years, and has opened 12 stores. The Asia Pacific region, including Australia, has become the second largest market after the United States, accounting for 26% of total sales.

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CHANEL once again prosecute second-hand luxury resale platform The Real Real

In November last year, French luxury brand CHANEL filed trademark infringement and counterfeiting lawsuits against The Real Real, a second-hand luxury website, accusing the resale website although it claimed that the product was 100% authentic, but actually sold fake CHANEL handbags.

In March of this year, The Real Real asked the federal court of New York to revoke the lawsuit, but CHANEL counterattacked this week, and again initiated the lawsuit on the same grounds.

In response, The Real Real spokesman Christine Heerwagen responded that CHANEL was just trying to stop consumers from resale their second-hand products or buy them at discounted prices. CHANEL has not responded to the new lawsuit.

In a profound sense, CHANEL has issued a formal announcement that its brand name is a full - up CHANEL, which is used in the full line business including advanced customization, clothing, accessories, perfume and other brands, and the name of the founder of the legendary designer.

In the statement, the brand sincerely requests all editors, advertisers and other trades who may use the trademark to use the correct method, otherwise CHANEL will have the right to pursue its legal liability.

Lululemon continues to expand its product line and launch personal care products.

Canadian Yoga sportswear brand lululemon has announced that it will launch the first personal care series, including deodorant, lipstick, moisturizing cream and shampoo 4 products.

Lululemon's research and development team says these "functional" products are mainly used in everyday sports scenarios.

Some analysts believe that the launch of this series is likely to further increase the gross profit margin of lululemon, after all, the gross profit margin of personal care and skin care industry is usually higher than that of clothing.

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Gucci opens home series D & E cor Collection flash store in Milan

The flash store is located at Via Santo Spirito, covering an area of 2691 square feet and will last until June.

Some people said that this move meant that Gucci began the potential market of official home.

Gucci launched its first home series in September 2017 with porcelain master Richard Ginori, which includes pads, metal pallets, cutlery, and fragrance candles, all decorated with animal elements with the personal characteristics of Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele, ranging in price from 150 to 23 thousand pounds.

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To speed up digital pformation, J.Jill invited Kelly Mooney to join the board of directors.

US apparel retailer J.Jill has announced that it has appointed IBM iX North America former chief experience officer Kelly Mooney as a member of the board.

Previously, Kelly Mooney has held a series of different management positions in IBM iX, including CEO, CEO and chief experience officer, with rich experience in digital management.

As the Internet age changes more and more rapidly, digital talents have become one of the resources that traditional retailers occupy. Last month, Vans parent VF group also invited the founder of Hone Capital, Veronica Wu, to join the board of directors.

Nike signed WTA female tennis champion Osaka Naomi

Us sportswear giant Nike has announced the signing of Osaka Naomi WTA champion.

It is reported that Osaka Naomi will appear in the Nike competition for the first time in the Stuttgart station competition held in April 22nd.

It is noteworthy that Osaka Naomi's previous sponsor was the German sports brand Adidas.

Besides Nike, Osaka Naomi endorsed the brand as well as Yonex, CITIZEN, Ana, Nissan and so on.

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Fashion designer Marc Jacobs married her long-time partner, Char Defrancesco.

According to foreign media, Louis Vuitton original creative director and fashion designer Marc Jacobs married in April 6, 2019 in New York with long-time partner Char Defrancesco. The participants included Kate Moss, Bella and Gigi Hadid, and Bella.

Marc Jacobs was once the most rebellious designer. After 1992, he began to focus on the development of his brand. Later, LVMH group purchased shares of Marc Jacobs company. He became the creative director of Louis Vuitton in 1997, and returned to her personal brand after leaving in 2013.

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Fur retailers say they will boycott New York's ban on fur sales.

Since last week's announcement of New York's ban on fur sales, Nancy Day, the vice-president of the International Fur Federation, has approached the Council members of the global fur retailers and plans to boycott the bill.

It is reported that if the relevant bill is approved, the first violator will be fined not more than US dollars, and the offender will be fined not more than 1 dollars, and the fur clothing will be seized and confiscated, which will be a great blow to the long history fur industry.