Fashion
Clarks fêtes 200th year, opens Milan pop-up with Candiani, expands global e-tail presence
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Nicola Mira
Published
December 5, 2025
British footwear brand Clarks is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. In Italy, the brand is marking the bicentennial by opening a pop-up space within the Candiani Denim Store, in piazza Mentana 3 in Milan, where customers are able to personalise their Clarks shoes throughout December.
From December 2 to 9, the Milanese store by Candiani, a premium Italian denim producer with its own jeans line, is hosting a Clarks pop-up shop. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the British footwear brand’s history, its signature models, and learn about some of the leading figures who have worn Clarks and helped define its identity, influencing generations. A documentary about Clarks’s 200 years in business, entitled From Somerset to the World, will be screened inside the pop-up shop. The shop will showcase a selection of Clarks Originals models, including the Wallabee, Desert Boot and Desert Trek, as well as several items from the Fall/Winter 2025-26 collection, reinterpreting materials, shapes and colours with a contemporary feel.
In parallel with the pop-up shop (where a special event was staged on Thursday December 4), throughout December the Candiani Denim Store is giving Clarks customers the chance to create a personalised version of their shoes, choosing from two Clarks Originals models, the Wallabee and the Desert Boot. The limited-edition shoes will feature a personalised denim fob, and customers will be able to choose from an extensive library of patterns and designs. The motif chosen will be lasered directly on to the shoes at Candiani Custom, the denim brand’s urban micro-factory for bespoke jeans located next to the store.
FashionNetwork.com has had the opportunity to talk about Clarks’s distribution plans in Italy with Fabio Antonini, CEO of 3A, the company that has been distributing the British brand’s men’s and women’s lines since the Fall/Winter 2025-26 season.
FashionNetwork.com: Clarks has been busy overhauling its retail presence in Italy. What are the implementation steps, and what have the initial results been?
Fabio Antonini: Unlike the previous distributor, whose strategy was chiefly aimed at monobrand stores, we have rejigged Clarks’s distribution model by focusing on the wholesale channel and on a strong presence in multibrand stores. This is enabling us to rapidly extend our territorial footprint, making the brand more accessible and better integrated within the Italian market.
FN: How many more Clarks corners are you planning to open in 2026 in Italy? And what about Clarks’s monobrand presence? Are you considering other initiatives like the one with Candiani?
FA: We currently don’t have any plans for new corners or monobrand stores. Our strategy is focused on the wholesale channel and multibrand retailers. The initiative with Candiani was developed as a special project to celebrate Clarks’s 200th anniversary. Over the next few years, we will assess new collaborations and special projects, in line with the brand’s future requirements.
FN: In how many multibrand stores is Clarks currently distributed, and how many more are you planning to reach?
FA: In 2025, we have made Clarks available at 433 clients for a total of 619 doors [in Italy]. Next year, we’re expecting to grow the number of clients served by approximately 10%.
FN: Clarks recently announced and deployed a strategy designed to boost its position in global e-marketplaces, is it also being implemented in Italy?
FA: Clarks’s new global strategy is set to make the brand even more accessible and reachable by online consumers. Its expanded presence on new global marketplaces is making Clarks easier to access in Italy too, strengthening its online presence and making it easier for consumers to buy.
FN: What revenue result did 3A reach in fiscal 2024, how much did it grow by, and what is your forecast for 2025?
FA: In 2024, 3A generated a revenue of approximately €110.3 million, up 4.84% over the €105.2 million recorded in 2023. We’re expecting to grow at a similar rate in 2025.
FN: Have there been new entries or other changes within 3A’s brand portfolio?
FA: Yes, there have been changes. Our portfolio includes underwear by Nike, Jordan, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, as well as footwear and other products by Clarks, Converse Shoes, Nike Swim, Nike, Jordan, Converse Apparel Kids, Lacoste Kids, Huggies Apparel and Crep Protect.
We’re pursuing a strategy aimed at introducing new lines with a distribution exclusive, to further enrich our portfolio also in terms of brand quality. Some new lines will feature as early as spring 2026.
Brand background
Clarks was founded in Street, Somerset, in 1825, when Cyrus Clark opened a tannery with his brother James. It began shoemaking by using leather offcuts to create slippers. In 1950, Clarks created the revolutionary Desert Boot shoes. Since then, Clarks has built an archive of over 22,000 models that have been worn across generations all over the world.
In fiscal 2024, Clarks’s parent company C&J Clark Ltd reported a revenue drop of 9.4%, to £901.3 million (approximately €1.07 billion), and a pre-tax loss of £39.3 million. This led the company to overhaul the Clarks brand, cutting overheads, modifying the marketing approach, and repositioning the range. The brand’s retail strategy too has been reappraised, streamlining the store fleet and developing initiatives like the Milanese pop-up store.
Clarks, in typically innovative fashion, is also expanding its online presence with several new launches on global e-tailers like Shein, Walmart, Target, Secret Sales and TikTok Shop. In the UK, Clarks has recently been introduced on Shein and Secret Sales, while in Europe it will be available at Secret Sales Netherlands and Dress for Less later this year. In the Americas, it has been featured on eBay for the last five years, and has recently reached Shop Simon, Shein and Walmart, while it will be available on Target this month.
Clarks is also aiming to consolidate its presence on TikTok Shop. It launched on the Chinese social shopping channel in Singapore and Malaysia last year, and this year it has reached the UK and the Americas, with Europe set to follow in 2026. This expansion drive follows the September announcement of the first Clarks-owned digital marketplace, which is set to be launched in the UK in early 2026.
Candiani is an Italian family company founded in 1938 and based in Robecchetto con Induno, near Milan, in the Ticino Park Nature Reserve. Besides owning the store in piazza Mentana in Milan, with the Candiani Custom micro-factory for bespoke jeans, Candiani owns among others the patent for Coreva, the first and only biodegradable and compostable stretch denim available on the market.
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On Friday, France demanded a series of measures from Shein to demonstrate that the products sold on its website comply with the law, but dropped its initial request for a total three-month suspension of the online platform, which had been based on the sale of child-like sex dolls and prohibited weapons.
At a hearing before the Paris court, a lawyer representing the state said that Shein must implement controls on its website, including age verification and filtering, to ensure that minors cannot access pornographic content. The state asked the court to impose a suspension of Shein’s marketplace until Shein has provided proof to Arcom, the French communications regulator, that these controls have been implemented.
Shein deactivated its marketplace- where third-party sellers offer their products- in France on November 5, after authorities discovered illegal items for sale, but its site selling Shein-branded clothing remains accessible. The state invoked Article 6.3 of France’s Digital Economy Act, which empowers judges to order measures to prevent or halt harm caused by online content.
“We don’t claim to be here to replace the European Commission,” the state’s lawyer said. “We are not here today to regulate; we are here to prevent harm, in the face of things that are unacceptable.” At the time of writing, the hearing is still ongoing.
In a statement issued last week, the Paris public prosecutor’s office said that a three-month suspension could be deemed “disproportionate” in light of European Court of Human Rights case law if Shein could prove that it had ceased all sales of illegal products. However, the public prosecutor’s office said it “fully supported” the government’s request that Shein provide evidence of the measures taken to stop such sales.
France’s decision comes against a backdrop of heightened scrutiny of Chinese giants such as Shein and Temu under the EU’s Digital Services Act, reflecting concerns about consumer safety, the sale of illegal products, and unfair competition. In the US, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Monday that he was investigating Shein to determine whether the fast-fashion retailer had violated state law relating to unethical labour practices and the sale of dangerous consumer products.
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Built for ultramarathons and long days in the mountains, the ACG Zegama is the most rugged model in the All Conditions running footwear lineup, offering runners a max cushioned ride that leaves no distance or terrain off limits.
Nike’s new ACG Zegama is a rugged, ultra-distance trail shoe built with exposed ZoomX foam for max cushioning, an accommodating fit, a Vibram Megagrip outsole, and added protection including a rock plate and adaptive gaiter.
Tested by elite All Conditions Racing athletes across extreme terrain, it delivers stability, responsiveness and all-day comfort for technical, long-distance runs.
“The ACG Zegama is designed, tested and engineered for max cushioning and comfort for the most rugged trail adventures,” says Brenden McAleese, Director, Nike ACG Footwear. “Thanks to feedback from athletes who push the limits, we’ve obsessed every detail to ensure the ACG Zegama can handle any distance. From the moment you lace up, the wider toe box and trail-tuned ZoomX foam are noticeable, helping you venture into wild, technical terrain in confidence.”
The latest evolution in the trusted Zegama lineage of trail running footwear positions exposed ZoomX foam directly below the foot, delivering a comfortable ride and 85 percent energy return. ZoomX, Nike’s lightest and most responsive midsole compound, also pairs with a bed of Cushlon 3.0 foam to offer runners an added sense of stability on uneven trails.
A Vibram Megagrip outsole with an improved lug pattern and strategic rubber coverage provides unparalleled traction in both dry and wet conditions, improves confidence and control on rugged terrain, and delivers long-lasting durability, meeting the rigors of every run head-on. A forefoot rock plate helps runners move across rocky trails, and a modified heel bump improves foot placement in technical terrain.
A new, trail-specific last provides a more accommodating fit by adding room in the forefoot and toe box. A stretchier, more adaptive gaiter helps keep out rocks and other trail debris. Padding in the tongue and heel offer more comfort over long distances, and a fit band drives additional midfoot support and consistent lockdown.
“The ACG Zegama has the same comfort and stability as its predecessor, which I already loved as a daily trainer, and adds more responsiveness that makes it really fun to race in,” says Caleb Olson, a member of the All Conditions Racing Department and winner of the 2025 Western States Endurance Run. “It’s a sturdy shoe that’s a great option for more technical races, when I’m moving through rocky terrain and need my feet to be comfortable and cushioned all day.”
Every aspect of the ACG Zegama was informed by feedback from the All Conditions Racing Department: 22 elite trail athletes from eight countries and five U.S. states who have put the silhouette through its paces in race-like environments around the world, covering 50 to 100 miles at a time. Many athletes tested the ACG Zegama for up to eight weeks, logging upward of 400 miles. Their feedback, combined with dynamic Nike ACG wear testing during development, helped designers fine-tune the silhouette to the exact demands of ultramarathons and the audacious athletes who run them.
“I first tried the ACG Zegama a few days before a major race on a ridiculously steep and rocky course,” says Tyler Green, All Conditions Racing Department athlete, two-time Western States runner-up and top 10 UTMB finisher. “It’s rare that I’d jump right into a new shoe so soon before a big race, but I made an exception for the ACG Zegama, and it was the right choice. The shoe feels excellent right out of the box; the traction is stellar; and, of course, it looks really good.”
The ACG Zegama draws on Nike ACG’s legacy, beginning in the 1980s, of creating footwear that’s light, fast and speaks trail fluently — delivering bold solutions matched only by the tenacity of the athlete who chooses wild.
The silhouette is also powered by Nike’s 50-year history as the biggest champion of runners and the running community, as well as the brand’s continued commitment to creating the most technologically advanced products to help runners across all disciplines reach their greatest potential. It joins an unparalleled lineup of trail-tuned offerings, road running footwear and racing innovations that serve the needs of all athletes, no matter where and how they choose to run.
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The more active March 2026 cotton futures settled at 64.08 cents per pound, down 0.38 cent. Earlier in the session, the contract touched its lowest level since November 26. This marked the fourth consecutive decline, totalling a loss of 63 points across the past four sessions. This slide followed a five-session rally in which the contract had gained 97 points.
ICE cotton futures fell to their lowest level in over a week as weak US export sales and broader market softness dampened sentiment.
March 2026 futures dropped to 64.08 cents, marking a four-session, 63-point decline.
USDA reported a sharp fall in weekly export sales, while equities were flat ahead of a likely Federal Reserve rate cut.
Traders now await the December USDA export and WASDE reports.
Daily trading volume reached 25,359 contracts, slightly below the previous day’s 26,902.
Analysts said weak equity performance and soft export sales kept cotton range-bound, with downside potential towards 63 cents.
US stock markets closed nearly flat as investors assessed labour market data and broader economic indicators. Expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut continued to strengthen, with CME FedWatch indicating an 87 per cent probability of a cut next week.
Stronger global economic conditions typically support the textile sector, boosting cotton demand and prices.
USDA export sales for the week ending October 30 showed net sales of 81,500 bales for the current season—down 39 per cent from the previous week and 51 per cent from the four-week average.
Market attention now turns to the next USDA export sales report on December 8, 2025, and the WASDE report on December 09, 2025, for further clarity on demand trends.
CBOT soybean futures closed higher on a technical rebound, while ICE-certified cotton stocks remained unchanged at 19,894 bales as of December 3, 2025.
This morning (Indian Standard Time), March 2026 ICE cotton traded at 64.10 cents per pound (up 0.02 cent). Cash cotton was at 62.08 cents (down 0.38 cent). The December 2025 contract traded at 62.28 cents (down 0.38 cent), the May 2026 at 65.19 cents (down 0.04 cent), the July 2026 at 66.24 cents (down 0.02 cent), and the October 2026 at 66.97 cents (down 0.10 cent). Several contracts remained unchanged, with no trades recorded so far today.
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