Fashion
Gordon Brothers takes majority stake in Rachel Zoe brand
Published
December 18, 2025
Gordon Brothers has made a majority investment in the intellectual property of the Rachel Zoe brand and its related consumer business, adding the fashion and lifestyle label to its growing portfolio of licensed brands.
Under the terms of the deal, Gordon Brothers will lead the next phase of growth for the Rachel Zoe business by strategically developing the licensing business to expand product categories, experiences and distribution points.
“Rachel is an influential entrepreneur and global fashion authority who has grown her brand and broadened her cultural footprint across fashion, media and consumer lifestyle spaces,” said Tobias Nanda, head of brands at Gordon Brothers.
“We are excited to add Rachel Zoe to our portfolio of brands and partner with Rachel to build upon the legacy she has created.”
The Rachel Zoe Collection launched in 2011 with its first ready-to-wear line, and has since grown into a lifestyle brand including apparel, home, fragrance, eyewear, and children’s and baby products.
Rachel Zoe will remain closely involved with the brand as a significant shareholder, founder and chief creative officer, and a member of the board of directors.
“I am beyond thrilled to announce this new strategic partnership,” said Zoe.
“Gordon Brothers was the right fit to take the Rachel Zoe brand to the next level given the firm’s deep experience in growing global brands through licensing partnerships, innovative product development, creative marketing and operational expertise.”
Copyright © 2025 FashionNetwork.com All rights reserved.
Shipments to major markets including Mexico, Honduras, the Dominican Republic, Canada, the United Kingdom, and China contracted, with declines of up to **.** per cent. Exports to Mexico fell *.** per cent to $*,***.*** million, signalling slower manufacturing activity in its export-oriented apparel sector, which relies heavily on US yarns and fabrics. Weakness in Honduras and the Dominican Republic similarly mirrors subdued orders from US brands, weighing on regional supply chains linked through CAFTA-DR as brands rebalance inventories and sourcing volumes.
By contrast, exports to the Netherlands, Japan, and Belgium rose by as much as **.** per cent. These gains were supported by steadier demand for technical textiles and niche fabrics, as well as sourcing adjustments by European manufacturers seeking to diversify material suppliers and reduce overdependence on a limited number of Asian inputs.
By
DPA
Published
December 18, 2025
Sportswear business Puma has secured additional financing of more than €600 million. It comprises a €500 million facility and a further €108 million in committed credit lines, according to a statement on Thursday. The aim is to reduce utilisation of the existing €1.2 billion revolving credit facility while increasing the company’s financial flexibility.
The new €500 million facility is fully guaranteed by Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB). Both new financing instruments have maturities of up to two years.
Markus Neubrand, CFO of Puma SE, said: “While our existing syndicated credit facility and promissory notes remain available, today’s announcement will enhance our financial flexibility as we work to finalise our long-term financing structure. The fact that our banking partners have further expanded their commitment and business relationship underlines the confidence in our future business model and strategic direction. This will enable us to realise our strategic priorities and our goal of establishing Puma as a top-three sports brand worldwide.”
FashionNetwork.com with dpa
This article is an automatic translation.
Click here to read the original article.
Published
December 18, 2025
Free People’s London flagship on Regent Street is closing at Christmas, a decision that sees the US lifestyle brand relocating to a new 4,550 sq ft space on nearby Argyll Street.
Targeting an opening date sometime in the spring, the new flagship promises to offer an “elevated retail experience”.
Free People, which is owned by Philadelphia-based retail giant Urban Outfitters Inc, is also planning to open a new store in Edinburgh in January, becoming its first store in Scotland.
Free People managing director of International, Chris Worthington, said: “The UK is the cornerstone of our international growth strategy, and we are thrilled with the response from our British customer base.
“As we evolve our physical footprint, our focus is increasingly on finding unique locations that allow us to immerse our customers in the Free People brand experience.”
He added: “We’re prioritising locations that give us the creative flexibility to design compelling, distinct zones that allow us to tell our complete brand story in a more dynamic and expansive way.”
Argyll Street will join four other Free People London stores (Covent Garden, King’s Road, Shoreditch and Hampstead) plus Richmond in Greater London.
Copyright © 2025 FashionNetwork.com All rights reserved.
American Airlines no longer lets basic economy flyers earn miles
Bangladesh student leader Sharif Osman Hadi dies in Singapore hospital
Weak demand drags US textiles & apparel exports down 3.6% in Jan–Sept
-
Business5 days agoHitting The ‘High Notes’ In Ties: Nepal Set To Lift Ban On Indian Bills Above ₹100
-
Politics1 week agoTrump launches gold card programme for expedited visas with a $1m price tag
-
Tech1 week agoJennifer Lewis ScD ’91: “Can we make tissues that are made from you, for you?”
-
Business1 week agoRivian turns to AI, autonomy to woo investors as EV sales stall
-
Business1 week agoCoca-Cola taps COO Henrique Braun to replace James Quincey as CEO in 2026
-
Sports1 week agoPolice detain Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore after firing, salacious details emerge: report
-
Fashion1 week agoTommy Hilfiger appoints Sergio Pérez as global menswear ambassador
-
Tech1 week agoGoogle DeepMind partners with UK government to deliver AI | Computer Weekly