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Global fashion firms post mixed but mostly positive Q1 results
Nine fashion and e-commerce companies reported first-quarter performance, with four strong, two moderate, and three weak results overall tilting positive. Levi’s, Amazon, Zalando, and Marimekko led on sales and profitability, helped by digital expansion, AI use, and steady consumer demand.
Zalando reports strong Q1 growth powered by AI and ABOUT YOU integration
Zalando said its first quarter showed stronger sales and profits, with group GMV rising 21.7% to €4.3 billion and revenue up 23.8% to €3.0 billion. Adjusted EBIT climbed 38.7% year on year to €65 million, with synergies from the ABOUT YOU acquisition contributing €10 million.
H&M posts a moderate quarter as sales stay flat
H&M was described as delivering a moderate performance because it did not grow sales, even though earnings after tax improved. The result suggests the retailer is maintaining profitability while still facing pressure on top-line growth.
Delta Galil hits record first-quarter sales
Delta Galil reported Q1 2026 sales of $573.0 million, up 15% year on year, marking a first-quarter record. Growth was broad-based across geographies and business segments, reinforcing demand in intimates, activewear, loungewear, and denim.
Galeries Lafayette closes its first China flagship after 13 years
Galeries Lafayette has shut its original Beijing flagship, ending a 13-year presence in the city. The closure reflects sluggish domestic spending and shifting consumer habits, even as the chain continues operating in Shanghai and Shenzhen.
Lanvin appoints Barbara Werschine as CEO
Maison Lanvin named Barbara Werschine chief executive officer, effective May 29, 2026. The company said she brings more than 20 years of luxury-sector experience and will focus on global strategy, brand development, and international positioning.
eBay names Trosort global winner of the Circular Fashion Fund
eBay selected Trosort as the Global Winner of its 2026 Circular Fashion Fund. The award recognizes Trosort’s AI-powered textile sorting technology as an innovation aimed at improving fashion recycling and circularity.
Camera Moda Fashion Trust announces 2026 grant recipients
The Camera Moda Fashion Trust, established by Italy’s fashion chamber CNMI, announced the recipients of its 2026 grants. The program is intended to support emerging fashion talent and help develop new Italian brands.
Ultra-fast fashion criticism intensifies around sustainability
A new commentary argues that ultra-fast fashion is undermining sustainability efforts, using the Met Gala and Everlane as examples in a broader debate. The piece highlights growing backlash over the environmental costs of rapid-fashion consumption.
Fashion sector’s digital-led players continue to outperform
The latest quarterly roundup indicates that e-commerce and digitally focused companies are performing better than more traditional fashion businesses. The report highlights AI integration, platform growth, and operational efficiency as major drivers of relative strength.