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US’ Brooks Running powers ahead with 17% Q3 surge
The company accelerated global expansion efforts, growing year-to-date (YTD) revenue by 23 per cent in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) and 82 per cent in Asia Pacific and Latin America (APLA) over the same horizon last year. Brooks’ unwavering focus on runners continues to strengthen its position on the global stage as the running category expands worldwide.
Brooks Running has posted its ninth straight quarter of YoY growth, with Q3 FY25 revenue up 17 per cent, fuelled by double-digit gains across all regions and channels.
EMEA revenue rose 23 per cent and APLA 82 per cent year-to-date.
Strong footwear demand, immersive brand activations, and product launches such as Cascadia Elite boosted performance and market share globally.
The global running market continued to grow in Q3, driven by strong demand for performance running footwear. In the US, where adult performance running footwear increased 13 per cent in Q3, the company achieved highest market share at national retail, Brooks Running said in a press release.
YTD through Q3, Brooks held three of the top six adult performance footwear styles sold at US national retail. In France and Germany, where in Q3 performance running footwear grew 9 per cent and 23 per cent, respectively, Brooks outpaced both markets with 15 per cent growth in France and 29 per cent growth in Germany.
“Our entire global team wakes up every day thinking about the runner—how they move, what they feel, the experience they desire and expect from their Brooks gear,” said Dan Sheridan, CEO of Brooks Running. “I am super proud of the way Brooks is executing, even against a backdrop of continued economic impacts and uncertainty. More people around the world are running and choosing an active lifestyle and Brooks is central to their health and wellness goals.”
In Q3, Brooks launched five footwear styles in three core performance categories—cushion, trail, and speed—fuelling a 17 per cent growth in YoY footwear revenue. The brand also previewed the all-new Cascadia Elite, a shoe that’s helped propel Brooks’ elite trail athletes to 12 first place finishes and 30 podiums this season. Core franchises continued to post gains with Adrenaline GTS up 20 per cent and Glycerin up 29 per cent while full-price products grew 21 per cent.
Through its ongoing relationship with runDisney, Brooks launched limited-edition product at the Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend in September.
From the Brooks House of Mountains at Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) in Chamonix to the Brooks Hyperion Houseboat at the TCS Sydney Marathon, Brooks brought its unique energy to the global running community in Q3 through a series of immersive brand experiences at iconic running events.
In Tokyo and Berlin, Brooks opened its signature Hyperion Houses where runners could try on new products and experience the brand in real life, added the release.
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eBay, Vestiaire Collective, H&M’s Sellpy among Europe’s top 10 sustainable re-commerce marketplaces
Published
December 22, 2025
French refurbished tech e-tailer Back Market is Europe’s top-ranked sustainable resale platform, according to Cross-border Commerce Europe (CCE). Three fashion resale specialists, eBay, Vestiaire Collective and H&M’s Sellpy, were among the ranking’s top-10 platforms, with Vinted in 11th place.
The CCE ranking is based on an analysis of the various players’ CSR pledges, cross-referencing the share of their business that falls strictly in the sustainability category with a weighted audit of over 75 sector certifications (like B-Corp and Fashion Pact). Besides certifications, the CCE methodology also assessed the business models, putting a premium on circularity initiatives (like resale and repair) and the presence of alternative services such as product rental, customisation, on-demand production, etc.
Europe’s top-ranked sustainable marketplace was French refurbished tech e-tailer Back Market, ahead of Etsy (USA), OLX (the Netherlands) and Refurbed (Austria). eBay came fifth, ahead of British used photo and video equipment e-tailer MPB.
Vestiaire Collective, the French specialist in second-hand premium and luxury fashion, ranked seventh, followed by Sellpy (owned by Swedish group H&M), by British used tech specialist CeX, and by another French high-end pre-owned fashion marketplace, Collector Square. Vinted was ranked 11th.
Among the factors negatively affecting CCE’s sustainability rating are the carbon impact associated with air freight, high return rates, and a business model based on fast fashion. China-based businesses raised major ethical concerns in terms of human rights compliance, while lack of transparency on traceability was another factor negatively affecting a marketplace’s ranking.
“The re-commerce market is projected to account for 7.4% to 7.8% of the fashion and beauty industry by 2026, up from 6.9% in 2025,” stated CCE, adding that cross-border e-commerce generates 70% of the re-commerce sector’s sales volume.
In 2025, CCE said that marketplaces accounted for 74% of Europe’s online re-commerce GMV (which was up by 18%), generating a revenue of €90 billion out of a total of €121 billion.
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December 22, 2025
Ten years after its launch, Humility has opened its first Parisian boutique. A sister label to La Fée Maraboutée, the discreetly chic womenswear brand is growing at its own pace. It has just opened the doors of its first Parisian boutique in the Marais, at 11 rue Malher, on the corner of rue des Rosiers.
The brand has taken over the space of multibrand retailer Camélia and now enjoys strong visibility in this highly competitive part of central Paris, attracting both French and international customers. It sits within a nearby retail mix that includes Free People, Cotélac, Balzac, Desigual and Cos.
Launched by La Fée Maraboutée founders Jean-Pierre Braillard and Virginie Mangano, Humility distils pared-back womenswear with understated elegance. Established in 2016 with a proposition radically different from the Roanne-based group’s flagship brand, the label swaps bohemian prints for a more architectural, almost monastic, aesthetic.
The current wardrobe champions ‘effortless’ elegance: oversize cuts, structured lines and a discreet colour palette (black, anthracite, chalk, khaki). Key pieces include the precisely cut Riu trousers, apron dresses with a workwear accent and, true to the group’s DNA, knitwear crafted in bouclé or textured wool blends. Pricing, slightly higher than at La Fée Maraboutée, ranges from 140 to 270 euros, with production predominantly in Europe, particularly Italy.
In terms of distribution, Humility remains selective, relying on a network of around 110 specialist multi-brand retailers, such as Solana in Paris and Lilyaké in Bordeaux. The brand is present through this channel in key European markets: the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the Benelux region.
In recent years, the group has also been developing direct sales, both online and in-store. It is testing its mono-brand concept with a pilot location opened in 2023 in its home region, Lyon, at 24 Grande Rue de la Croix-Rousse, a laboratory that has helped refine the customer experience by adopting a concept-store approach and incorporating jewellery and home décor brands. Today, the brand is strengthening its visibility in department stores with around a dozen strategic corners, notably at Printemps Nation in Paris as well as at Galeries Lafayette in Reims and Tours.
The brand is also active internationally, having presented in Taiwan this summer, during the Mode in France event, its spring-summer 2026 collection inspired by the work of Japanese architect Tadao Ando. This collection will, of course, be showcased in its new Paris boutique.
The French group headed by Gaëlle Lelong does not disclose the brand’s financial performance. In 2024, despite a downturn in business, the parent company, La Fée, posted sales of over 37 million euros and remained profitable.
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Shailesh Goenka, director, Texport Industries, has been elected as the vice chairman of the Group for the same period.
CITI’s Young Entrepreneurs Group has elected Gautam Ganeriwal, executive director of Sitaram Spinners, as chairman and Shailesh Goenka, director of Texport Industries, as vice chairman for 2025–27.
The elections were held at the YEG AGM in Mumbai on December 18, 2025, with appreciation expressed for outgoing chairman Rajjnish Aroraa’s leadership and contributions.
The elections were held during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of CITI YEG, which took place in TEXPROCIL, Mumbai on December 18, 2025, with active participation from young entrepreneurs representing various segments of the textile industry.
CITI YEG also placed on record its sincere appreciation and thanks to Rajjnish Aroraa of Dicitex Furnishings for his exemplary leadership and valuable contribution during his tenure as outgoing chairman. Under his guidance, the Group strengthened its engagement, initiatives, and impact across the textile industry, CITI said in a release.
Ganeriwal brings rich industry experience and a progressive outlook to his new role. As chairman, he will lead the Group’s efforts in promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and leadership development among the next generation of textile industry leaders.
Shailesh Goenka, as vice chairman, will support the Group’s initiatives and contribute towards strengthening member engagement and industry collaboration.
CITI Young Entrepreneurs Group serves as an important platform for nurturing future leaders of the Indian textile industry through networking, knowledge sharing, and policy engagement.
Gautam Ganeriwal is the executive director of Sitaram Spinners, a well-established textile manufacturing company. With hands-on experience across operations, strategy, and sustainability initiatives, he represents the new generation of textile leadership focused on innovation, efficiency, and responsible growth. He has been actively involved in industry forums and initiatives aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of India’s textile sector.
Shailesh Goenka is director at Texport Industries, a leading integrated textile and apparel manufacturing company. He brings strong expertise in exports, supply chain management, and business development. Actively engaged with industry bodies, Goenka has been a strong advocate for modernisation, global market expansion, and collaboration among young entrepreneurs.
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