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fashionunited.uk > news > retail > crocs-prepares-to-open-first-uk-full-price-store > 2026031186789

Crocs prepares to open first UK full-price store

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (231+ words) Footwear specialist Crocs is set to open its first full-price store in the UK as part of its ongoing 2026 retail strategy. The US brand confirmed the news to Drapers, which reported that the store will open March 20 in Westfield Stratford…...

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fashionunited.uk > news > fashion > comfort-sustainability-and-nostalgia-aecs-key-footwear-trends-for-aw27 > 2026031986889

Comfort, sustainability and nostalgia: AEC's key footwear trends for AW27

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (517+ words) Following the success of Spanish supplier fair Futurmoda earlier this month, which brought together over 4,100 professionals in Elche, AEC and international consultancy Trendstop presented the trends that will define the autumn/winter 2027/2028 season for footwear and components. Manuel Rom'n, president…...

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fashionunited.uk > news > people > michael-kors-appoints-corey-moran-as-chief-marketing-officer > 2026031986984

Michael Kors appoints Corey Moran as chief marketing officer

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (387+ words) US-based luxury group Capri Holdings has announced the appointment of Corey Moran as the chief marketing officer (CMO) for its Michael Kors brand. The appointment is scheduled to become effective on April 10, 2026. In this newly created position, Moran will be…...

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fashionunited.uk > news > people > footasylum-taps-former-gymshark-executive-hannah-mercer-as-ceo > 2026032086986

Footasylum taps former Gymshark executive Hannah Mercer as CEO

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (354+ words) UK footwear and sportswear retailer Footasylum has announced the appointment of Hannah Mercer as its new chief executive officer. Mercer, who will officially assume the role at the start of May, joins the Rochdale-based company from British activewear brand Gymshark....

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fashionunited.uk > news > fashion > h-m-strengthens-sportswear-offering-with-barcelona-launch-of-new-running-collection > 2026032086996

H&M strengthens sportswear offering with Barcelona launch of new running collection

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (748+ words) H&M strengthens sportswear offering with Barcelona launch of new running collection'fashionunited.uk - H&M strengthens sportswear offering with Barcelona launch of new running collection Madrid " H&M presented its new collection for runners this Thursday, March 19, at what the…...

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fashionunited.uk > press > fashion > vivobarefoot-launches-98-percent-natural-sneaker-in-partnership-with-natural-fiber-weldings-nfw-pliant-tm > 2026032086988

Vivobarefoot launches 98 percent natural sneaker in partnership with natural fiber Welding’s NFW PLIANT™

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (208+ words) Vivobarefoot launches 98 percent natural sneaker in partnership with natural fiber Welding's NFW PLIANT'fashionunited.uk - Vivobarefoot launches 98 percent natural sneaker in partnership with natural fiber Welding's NFW PLIANT Vivobarefoot announces the launch of the Gobi II Sneaker Leather a pioneering step…...

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fashionunited.uk > news > people > lvmh-prize-2026-maz-by-manuela-alvarez-tests-a-large-scale-artisanal-model-with-adidas > 2026031986969

LVMH Prize 2026: MAZ by Manuela Álvarez tests a large-scale artisanal model with Adidas

4+ day, 17+ hour ago  (393+ words) The collaboration between sports giant Adidas and Colombian designer Manuela "lvarez was unveiled during the presentation of the LVMH Prize 2026 semi-finalists. Positioned between sportswear and South American craftsmanship, the Ra'z de F'nix collection is part of an approach that values…...

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fashionunited.uk > press > fashion > fila-expands-its-low-profile-sneaker-franchise-following-the-success-of-echappe > 2026030986717

FILA expands its low-profile sneaker franchise following the success of “Echappe”

2+ week, 17+ hour ago  (261+ words) Following the strong momentum of its hit model "Echappe," FILA is further strengthening its footwear franchise by expanding its "Low Profile" sneaker offering. Operated by Misto Korea, FILA announced on the 5th the broader rollout of "Ritmo Sleek" and "GLIO," two…...

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fashionunited.uk > news > business > footasylum-secures-60-million-pounds-in-funding-amid-retail-expansion > 2026031686881

Footasylum secures 60 million pounds in funding amid retail expansion

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (305+ words) Sportswear retailer Footasylum has secured an extension to its revolving credit facility with HSBC UK, expanding its financing with the bank from 35 million pounds to 60 million pounds. The new funding comes amid a retail expansion for the retailer, which has…...

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fashionunited.uk > news > people > aafa-adds-fabletics-president-to-board-new-balance-ceo-becomes-chair > 2026030986732

AAFA adds Fabletics president to board, New Balance CEO becomes chair

2+ week, 8+ hour ago  (273+ words) AAFA adds Fabletics president to board, New Balance CEO becomes chair'fashionunited.uk - AAFA adds Fabletics president to board, New Balance CEO becomes chair The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) has named a slew of new members to its board…...