Fashion

"Clothing stores are essential, because clothes - like food - are a daily necessity." That is already the opinion of a judge in the German state of Bavaria, which means that also unvaccinated people are allowed to go to clothing stores again.

Spanish fashion group Inditex continues to expand its facilities in Arteixo, near A Coruña in Northern Spain. Next month will see the start of the construction works of a new building that will house Zara's sales and design teams.

Lee Jeans has opened its first virtual store, allowing fans and the general public to shop in its flagship store in Antwerp. The initiative should also raise awareness for the sustainability platform 'For A World That Works'.

Zalando has opened a new fulfilment centre near Rotterdam in the Netherlands. This will allow same day delivery to customers in the Benelux, as well as improve access to the British and French markets.

Inditex, owner of chains like Zara, has achieved record sales in the third quarter: sales were 10 % better compared to 2019, pre-Covid. Eternal rival H&M has also returned to pre-pandemic levels.

French luxury group LVMH is acquiring Marcolin's 49 % stake in Thélios, thus getting full control of the eyewear group. This deal brings an end to the joint venture that the French and Italians set up in 2017.

Burberry, but at a more affordable price? It's possible thanks to a new partnership with My Wardrobe HQ, a British specialist in the rental and second-hand sales of luxury clothing. As a brand, Burberry wants to become more accessible and sustainable.