Fashion
South Korea’s apparel imports dip 1% to $9.1 bn in Jan–Sept
Imports of knitted apparel and clothing accessories (Chapter **) were valued at $*.*** billion in the first nine months of ****, slightly higher than $*.*** billion in the corresponding period of the previous year. This marginal rise indicates stable demand for lightweight and casual knitwear segments, supported by South Korea’s strong athleisure and fast-fashion market.
Meanwhile, imports of non-knitted apparel and clothing accessories (Chapter **) totalled $*.*** billion, down *.** per cent from $*.*** billion in January–September ****. Weaker orders for formalwear and outerwear categories, coupled with shifting consumer preferences towards versatile and comfort-oriented apparel, contributed to the fall.
Published
November 6, 2025
Authentic Brands Group has named Daniel Schachne as senior vice president of Reebok.
In this role, Schachne will oversee the brand’s global growth strategy, driving its presence across sport and culture in partnership with licensees, retailers, and brand ambassadors worldwide.
“Daniel has built winning models in basketball and performance sport at some of the world’s top brands,” said Steve Robaire, global EVP of Reebok, who Schachne will work alongside to build on the brand’s current momentum and unlock new growth opportunities.
“His category expertise and hands-on leadership make him the right person to scale Reebok’s next chapter and unlock new opportunities for the brand globally.”
Schachne brings more than 15 years of experience leading and scaling iconic consumer brands. Most recently, he served as general manager of Jordan Brand’s performance sport business in North America, where he led the brand’s basketball category and guided its expansion into Golf and the cleated business. Earlier in his career, Schachne held leadership roles at Nike and the National Basketball Association.
“Reebok is rooted in sport and that foundation is what continues to make the brand so powerful today,” Schachne said. “I’ve spent my career at the intersection of sport and culture, and I’m excited for the opportunity to grow the Reebok brand globally. Together, with the Authentic team and our partners, we’ll lean into Reebok’s heritage and deliver products and stories that matter to consumers everywhere.”
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Clarks Cloudsteppers concept stores opening in Asia, US; plans apparel, athleisure and men’s lines
Published
November 6, 2025
UK footwear giant Clarks continues making big steps internationally, now launching three dedicated Cloudsteppers brand standalone concept stores in Southeast Asia and the United States adding a further 10 locations to those regions next year.
And for the first time the brand will introduce women’s and men’s apparel/accessories to its footwear line-up with athleisure lines and a new men’s footwear line also launching in 2026.
The first stores are in Central i-City, Malaysia (which opened on 5 November), the Pavilion, Malaysia, at Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (opening on 7 November) while the Corpus Christ store in Texas opens on 12 December.
Claiming that Cloudsteppers “has earned its reputation as America’s No1 brand in women’s flip-flops, with over 25 million pairs of the iconic Breeze Sea sold globally”, Clarks said it’s building on this success with the concept stores that offer an “immersive retail experience”.
The stores are designed as “calm, welcoming spaces” that allow consumers to explore collections of breathable, ultra-light sneakers, sandals and boots “designed to elevate every off-duty moment”.
Those new stores will introduce casual lifestyle essentials including T-shirts, hoodies, socks, caps and bags and as Cloudsteppers “evolves into a head-to-toe lifestyle offering”, the collection will further expand in 2026 to include athleisure including leggings and windbreaker jackets “all at incredibly accessible prices”.
Peter Quirke, Clarks VP Americas Retail, said: “Launching Cloudsteppers as a standalone experience is a milestone we’re incredibly excited about, and there’s so much more to come in 2026.”
Raymond Chew, general manager SEA, added: “With Southeast Asia’s warmer climate and love for comfort-led footwear and apparel, it’s a perfect match. This store brings an entirely new look to the market.”
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Published
November 6, 2025
Derby’s premier retail/leisure destination Derbion has signed Primark with the major fashion/lifestyle retailer due to relocate from its city centre store to a prime space within the shopping centre.
Primark said it will remain open on Cornmarket until its new space is ready, estimated for the first half of 2027. The newly curated Derbion space will come with a dedicated entrance on Albion Walk.
Primark has been a feature of the city for over 50 years after opening its first-ever store in Britain in Derby in 1974 and Philippa Nibbs, director of Sales for South & East Region at Primark UK, said: “We’re very proud of our long-standing presence in Derby. Our move to Derbion in 2027 will mark an exciting new chapter in our journey.”
The creation of this new space for Primark is part of a “significant joint investment” by Derbion and Primark with the space’s previous occupants, including Superdrug, H Samuel, The Perfume Shop, having already relocated with new fitouts featuring their latest store formats.
“As a result of the relocations and investment, these retailers are already seeing uplifts in their performance”, noted Derbion.
Primark’s arrival will also prompt a transformation of Boots’ existing store there, allowing a reconfiguration of its store footprint.
Michael Boundy, director of Asset Management at Derbion, said: “The arrival of Primark showcases the confidence which leading brands have in Derbion and adds even more variety into our strong tenant mix. The plans for their new store also highlight the investment retailers are making to create innovative new stores which keep shoppers coming back for more. We can’t wait for their opening as we are sure it will attract visitors from across the region to experience what Derbion has to offer.”
In recent months the shopping centre has also welcomed brands including Victoria’s Secret, Seasalt, and Luke 1977, while Derbion favourites Footlocker, Pandora and Moss have all invested in store upgrades.
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