7 April 2026
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UK Retail: fashion retail grows, but caution persists
Apr 1, 2026 / United Kingdom
Sales in the UK’s textile, clothing, and footwear (TCF) sector recovered in 2025, exceeding total retail figures despite periods of volatility. However, this recovery was driven more by increased transaction volumes than by higher consumer spending, with expenditure on footwear remaining largely unchanged and prices declining amid persistent discounts. At the same time, volatile yet growing online sales and increasingly responsive import patterns suggest that the sector is trying to adapt quickly to uncertain demand
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EU-Mercosur trade deal set for provisional application from May 1
Apr 3, 2026 / European Union
The EU-Mercosur interim trade agreement is set to be provisionally applied from the 1st of May, despite objections from certain member states and requests for clarification from the European Parliament. We have asked industry representatives from both sides of the Atlantic to comment
Companies
Nike’s third-quarter profit slides on tariffs and rising costs
Apr 6, 2026 / United States
The sportswear company has reported a 35% year-on-year decline in third-quarter profit despite flat revenue, with higher tariffs and rising costs having a negative impact on overall performance
Companies
H&M reports higher profitability despite slight sales decline in the first quarter
Apr 2, 2026 / Sweden
The fashion group reported improved margins and a rise in operating profit in the first quarter of 2026, despite a slight decline in sales due to currency headwinds and store optimisation measures
Companies
MATA unveils AW26 collection, introducing women’s line for the first time
Apr 7, 2026 / Portugal
The Portuguese company unveiled its Autumn/Winter 2026 collection at the last MICAM. Focusing on waterproof performance, the collection marks the company’s entry into the women’s segment
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