South Korea’s Misto Holdings has posted steady growth in the third quarter of 2025, reporting consolidated revenue of 1,088 billion won (~$747 million), up 3.7 per cent year-on-year (YoY), and operating profit of 132 billion won, a sharp 41 per cent rise. The company credited the improvement to stronger brand performance, a better product mix, and favourable foreign-exchange movements.

The Misto segment generated 181 billion won in revenue, supported by Fila’s continued brand repositioning in Korea and the successful launch of the new Echappe series, which resonated strongly with Millennial and Gen Z consumers. Fila’s new brand experience centre in Biella, Italy, further enhanced global visibility. Restructuring measures in North America also helped reduce losses and strengthened overall profitability, Misto Holdings said in a press release.

Misto Holdings has reported revenue of 1,088 billion won (~$747 million) in Q3 2025, up 3.7 per cent YoY with operating profit rising 41 per cent to 132 billion won.
Fila’s repositioning and Acushnet’s 7.5 per cent revenue rise supported performance.
A 940-won dividend lifted shareholder returns to 220 billion won (~$151 million), achieving 44 per cent of the firm’s three-year target.

Acushnet delivered another robust quarter, with revenue rising 7.5 per cent YoY to 908 billion won. Misto Holdings’ board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of 940 won per share—its fourth consecutive special dividend—totalling around 50.4 billion won. This represents a 177 per cent year-on-year increase and reflects strong subsidiary performance and special dividends received from Full Prospect, its China joint venture.

The company has now achieved 44 per cent of its three-year shareholder-return target of up to 500 billion won for 2025-2027. Total returns so far amount to approximately 220 billion won (~$151 million), supported by 150 billion won in share buybacks earlier in the year and an additional 20 billion won in September.

“Despite a challenging external environment, Misto Holdings maintained stable performance in the third quarter, supported by disciplined operations and solid brand fundamentals. The fourth consecutive special dividend demonstrates our ongoing commitment to transparent, shareholder-friendly management and long-term value creation,” said Ho Yeon (Aaron) Lee, chief financial officer of Misto Holdings.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (SG)

J.Jill Inc. announced on Wednesday the appointment of Viv Rettke to the newly created role of chief growth officer, effective November 19.

In her new role, Rettke will be responsible for direct channel performance, and will work with the senior leadership team on a holistic growth strategy aligning brand, marketing, and direct and retail sales channels. She will also lead the company’s AI initiatives.

Rettke will report directly to CEO and president, Mary Ellen Coyne.

A consumer industry veteran across the fashion, footwear, and food and beverage categories, Rettke joine the American fashion retailer from Cole Haan, where she served as chief strategy and transformation officer. Prior to that, she was head of transformation at Reebok, after holding a series of roles of increasing responsibility at Kraft Heinz. Earlier in her career, she was a consultant with Boston Consulting Group and a senior analyst and manager with CitiFinancial.

“We are thrilled to welcome Viv Rettke to the J.Jill team as our first Chief Growth Officer,” said Coyne.

“She has a proven ability to accelerate business growth at leading companies in fashion and other consumer industries. We’re confident her deep expertise across brand building, corporate strategy, business transformation, and retail sales and operations will help us realize the untapped potential to expand our customer file and unlock new efficiencies and market opportunities.”

The appointment comes just months after J.Jill announced the appointment of Courtney O’Connor, as senior vice president and chief merchandising officer, in June.