Saudi 100 Brands to Showcase at Tranoï Tokyo SS26 Showroom During Tokyo Fashion Week

Saudi 100 Brands to Showcase at Tranoï Tokyo SS26 Showroom During Tokyo Fashion Week
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Saudi 100 Brands to Showcase at Tranoï Tokyo SS26 Showroom During Tokyo Fashion Week

Saudi 100 Brands to Showcase at Tranoï Tokyo SS26 Showroom During Tokyo Fashion Week

Saudi 100 Brands, an initiative by the Fashion Commission, announced the participation of ten Saudi brands at Tranoï Tokyo SS26 showroom, taking place during Tokyo Fashion Week at the Yoyogi National Stadium (1st Gymnasium) on September 3-4, 2025.

As Saudi brands accelerate their presence on the global fashion stage, the Saudi 100 Brands showroom will present a curated selection of Saudi Arabia’s innovative designers across ready-to-wear, streetwear, accessories, and perfumes, SPA reported.

CEO of the Fashion Commission Burak Cakmak stated: “We are proud to bring Saudi 100 Brands to Tokyo for the first time. This showcase is not only about presenting collections—it is about creating a space for cultural dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Japan. Through this collaboration, we reaffirm our vision to establish Saudi Arabia as a meaningful and lasting presence in the international fashion industry.”

Through its flagship program, Saudi 100 Brands, the Fashion Commission presents contemporary Saudi fashion as a platform for cultural dialogue and mutual inspiration.

This initiative reflects a long-term vision to build meaningful connections with the global fashion community and to contribute to the industry as a trusted and enduring presence.



Adidas Sees Europe Rebound in 4th Quarter, Streaks Ahead in China

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Adidas is seen on a Gazelle sneakerat a shop in Berlin, Germany, May 2, 2024. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Adidas is seen on a Gazelle sneakerat a shop in Berlin, Germany, May 2, 2024. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo
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Adidas Sees Europe Rebound in 4th Quarter, Streaks Ahead in China

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Adidas is seen on a Gazelle sneakerat a shop in Berlin, Germany, May 2, 2024. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Adidas is seen on a Gazelle sneakerat a shop in Berlin, Germany, May 2, 2024. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo

German sportswear maker Adidas said on Thursday it expected Europe, its largest but worst-performing market, to return to growth in the last quarter of 2026, while it continued a strong run in China where it is outpacing rival Nike.

Heavy discounting at many retailers due to high inventory levels and promotional activities led to a slowdown in Europe, with sales contracting in the third quarter. The region accounts for almost a third of group sales.

Adidas ⁠CEO Bjorn Gulden ⁠told journalists the group had a strong order book despite the difficult situation of some European economies. The firm said the fourth quarter would be helped by delayed shipments moving into the period, and higher sales to wholesalers.

"We're still taking share and are doing pretty well," Reuters quoted Gulden as saying.

The company's Frankfurt-listed shares were up 4% by 1100 GMT on ⁠Thursday, with JPMorgan analysts pointing to the reassuring comments on an improving business in Europe.

Adidas said it expected high single-digit growth in Europe in the last three months of 2026, after currency-neutral net sales fell by 4% to €2.24 billion ($2.50 billion) in the third quarter.

By contrast, its quarterly sales grew by 12% in North America and 13% in Greater China, where it outperformed US rival Nike, whose sales have been falling there for almost two years.

"We see that other companies are struggling (in China), but I don't see anything right now ⁠that tells ⁠us that we see any clouds in the next quarters," Gulden said.

In its competition with Nike, Adidas has been investing in new styles, including the launch of its lightest-ever racing shoe, the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3, which helped Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe to crack the two-hour marathon barrier in April.

The group confirmed its previously released results for the third quarter and its raised guidance for the year, citing strong sales of its running and football lines.

Marketing and point-of-sale expenses were up 4% to €833 million, reflecting additional brand investments around the World Cup throughout July as well as normalizing marketing spend since August.


Storied Paris Department Store Seeks Bankruptcy Protection

(FILES) This photograph shows the BHV store (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) in Paris on October 5, 2025. (Photo by JOEL SAGET / AFP)
(FILES) This photograph shows the BHV store (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) in Paris on October 5, 2025. (Photo by JOEL SAGET / AFP)
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Storied Paris Department Store Seeks Bankruptcy Protection

(FILES) This photograph shows the BHV store (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) in Paris on October 5, 2025. (Photo by JOEL SAGET / AFP)
(FILES) This photograph shows the BHV store (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) in Paris on October 5, 2025. (Photo by JOEL SAGET / AFP)

Paris department store BHV Marais, which courted controversy last year with a partnership with Asian fast-fashion giant Shein, said Tuesday it had sought bankruptcy protection to protect its operations and jobs.

The bankruptcy procedure "is part of BHV's relaunch, not its failure," the company said, adding that the landmark store opposite Paris City Hall that employs 700 people will remain open.

The store's previous owner already had problems with brand-name boutiques it hosted over payment delays before it sparked controversy last year by announcing that BHV Marais would host Shein's first physical permanent store.

The announcement struck a raw nerve in a French public concerned about the disappearance of local jobs amid a flood of Asian imports, and triggered the departure of a number of brands.

The owner finally sold the business to a number of its managers in June, who promptly parted ways with Shein.

The new owners said that as part of that deal the ownership of part of the building was transferred, but they had yet to receive the funds, which adversely impacted their plans to revamp the business.

The owner of the building, the Canadian asset manager Brookfield, rejected that assertion, saying it does not have any outstanding sums due to BHV Marais.

French labor inspectors believe that BHV Marais has not been making payments, which its management has denied.


L’Oreal Shares Bounce on Third-Quarter Sales

A L'Oreal sign is displayed at the beauty products section of a department store inside a shopping mall in Beijing, China June 10, 2025. (Reuters)
A L'Oreal sign is displayed at the beauty products section of a department store inside a shopping mall in Beijing, China June 10, 2025. (Reuters)
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L’Oreal Shares Bounce on Third-Quarter Sales

A L'Oreal sign is displayed at the beauty products section of a department store inside a shopping mall in Beijing, China June 10, 2025. (Reuters)
A L'Oreal sign is displayed at the beauty products section of a department store inside a shopping mall in Beijing, China June 10, 2025. (Reuters)

Shares in L'Oreal rose 4% on Friday, hitting their highest in more than two years, after the French cosmetics giant reported third-quarter sales well ahead of expectations on strong demand for premium products in China and elsewhere.

Sales from July ‌to September rose ‌7.7% on an adjusted like-for-like basis ‌to €11.56 ⁠billion ($12.95 billion), topping a ⁠consensus analyst forecast of 5.9% growth in a Visible Alpha poll, L'Oreal said late on Thursday.

The maker of Lancome creams and Prada perfumes beat estimates for growth in all regions apart from Latin America, with North Asia, which is ⁠predominantly China, significantly ahead. All of its ‌divisions apart from ‌its mass market unit exceeded expectations.

"L'Oreal, once again, beat a ‌high bar," Barclays analysts said in a note.

Analysts ‌at Jefferies called the report "an impressively strong update", highlighting a "momentum shift in China and Europe" that lifted the growth rate in its Luxe division.

The group generates ‌a third of its revenue from its luxury division, but in China that ⁠business ⁠accounts for about two thirds of its sales in the market, positioning it well for a pick-up in Chinese demand. L'Oreal says it is growing three times faster than the market in China.

Shares were up 4.4% at €431.2 ($482.60) by 0917 GMT, the highest since June 2024. The shares are up by more than 17% this year.

"We see scope for the shares to test €450 as investors increasingly recognize the durability of its superior growth profile," the Barclays analysts added.