Fashion Retail Weekly News Update
Here’s an updated roundup of major developments in the global fashion retail industry for the week ending May 17, 2025:
Retail Closures & Restructuring
Superdry is closing its store at Silverburn Shopping Centre near Glasgow, launching a significant closing-down sale with discounts up to 75%. This move reflects broader challenges in the UK retail sector, including rising operational costs and shifting consumer behaviors.
The Scottish Sun
Hudson’s Bay Company has announced the liquidation of all its Canadian stores, including 74 Hudson’s Bay locations and 13 Saks Off 5th outlets. This decision follows unsuccessful attempts to secure financing and restructuring efforts.
Jeanswest, an Australian apparel chain, is closing all 90 of its stores after entering voluntary administration. The brand plans to maintain its online presence amid the restructuring.
Ally Fashion, another Australian retailer, has been placed into liquidation, resulting in the closure of approximately one-third of its 156 stores nationwide.
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️ New Store Openings & Brand Revivals
Simon Miller celebrated the opening of its first physical boutique in downtown Los Angeles with a vibrant, Havana-inspired block party. The store reflects the brand’s commitment to blending color, community, and creativity.
(Vogue)
Giorgio Armani has opened a new boutique in Capri, Italy, housed inside the historic Villa Pompeiana. The store features distinct rooms adorned with blue-and-gold palm motif wallpaper and sand-colored flooring, embodying the relaxed sophistication of the Giorgio Armani Mare resort aesthetic.
(ELLE)
The Return of Disposable Fashion
Trending Fashion & Cultural Moments
Diaper Shorts: Also known as bloomers, these shorts are gaining popularity this season, thanks in part to celebrities like Sydney Sweeney and Dua Lipa. While some fashion enthusiasts embrace the trend, others mock it online, highlighting the divisive nature of this style.
(New York Post)
Pusha T’s Fashion Auction: The rapper is auctioning rare designer items from his personal collection through fashion platform GOAT. The sale, titled “Keys Open Doors: The Archive of Pusha T,” includes standout pieces from pivotal moments in his career.
(GQ)
Brand Performance & Strategic Shifts
Burberry reported a 15% drop in revenue and an 88% decline in operating profit for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. Under CEO Joshua Schulman’s “Burberry Forward” strategy, the brand is focusing on its heritage and core product offerings to revitalize its market position.
(Vogue Business)
Gucci showcased its latest collection in Florence, Italy, as it anticipates a brand revival under incoming creative director Demna. The event highlighted luxurious 1960s-inspired styles and signaled a return to the brand’s roots amid declining sales.
(The Guardian)
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