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Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has completed the acquisition of the intellectual property rights to the American denim brand Lee from Kontoor Brands. The next stage involves developing the brand through an international network of licensees, who will be entrusted with managing its business in key markets.
Mathieu Blazy’s arrival at Chanel has fuelled demand for the French fashion house’s handbags to such an extent that the American platform Fashionphile, which specialises in the resale of luxury goods, is prepared to buy certain models for more than their retail price. This is stated in the company’s 2026 report.
The second-hand clothing market in Moldova is expanding beyond the usual second-hand shops. Alongside shops selling items by weight, vintage boutiques, online platforms with carefully curated ranges and marketplaces for reselling luxury brands are emerging. As the retail format evolves, so too do the customers, the approach to pricing and the very notion of how much an item that has already been worn by someone else should cost.
Zumers are changing the rules of the game for airport retail: they travel more frequently but shop less often in duty-free shops. For retailers, this has prompted a shift in their offerings.
Chanel has no plans to scale back its investment in China, despite the ongoing slowdown in the luxury goods market. The French fashion house is banking on the country’s long-term potential and is already refurbishing its key retail outlets.
Polish fashion retailer LPP has noted an acceleration in online sales of its budget brand Sinsay following the European Union’s introduction of duties on cheap parcels from outside the bloc. The company believes that the new rules are already shifting the balance of power between European retailers and the Chinese platforms Shein and Temu.
YouTube is stepping up its push into the online retail market by integrating Amazon into its Shopping programme. US creators will now be able to tag products from the world’s largest online retailer directly in videos, Shorts and live streams, and earn a commission on purchases.
Ahead of the 25th anniversary of National Wine Day, the National Office of Viticulture and Winemaking (ONVV) is launching the platform “Wine That Brings Us Together.”
PDD Holdings, the owner of the Chinese platform Pinduoduo and the international marketplace Temu, has faced a slowdown in growth. In the second quarter, the company’s revenue fell short of analysts’ expectations, and net income declined amid fierce competition in China and rising costs in overseas markets.
The luxury sector, which had been raising prices and increasing margins for several years in a row, has begun to shift its strategy. Against the backdrop of slowing sales, brands are looking for ways to make their products more affordable without compromising their status.
The Palace of the Republic has published a report on the monitoring of government procurement for the first half of 2026. The document lists 24 contracts totaling approximately 3.17 million lei.
The National Food Safety Agency has announced a recall of “BATTER flavor COOKIES” from Becky’s B.V. (Netherlands) from stores. The product is packaged in round tin boxes containing 114 grams of product. The production date is 09/22/25, and the expiration date is 09/21/27. The lot number is PG22IYD.
Amendments to laws and regulations governing the rules for informing consumers about the origin of food products were discussed today at a meeting between the leadership of the National Food Safety Agency and representatives of Moldova’s food industry.
Fast food is facing an affordability crisis. Customers, who are used to thinking of chain restaurants as a budget-friendly dining option, have begun to stop ordering their usual meals due to rising prices. In response, brands such as McDonald’s and Burger King are looking for ways to win back customers.
On August 10, 2026, amendments to the Domestic Trade Act (No. 231/2010) will take effect, requiring retailers to indicate the country of origin on food price tags. The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) is reminding all interested parties of this requirement.
Despite the rapid expansion of retail chains, Romania’s grocery retail market faced a slowdown in real consumption in 2025. Inflation and the opening of new stores were the main drivers of revenue growth for the largest players, while sales volumes in physical terms declined significantly.
The Parliamentary Secretariat is conducting a series of tenders to procure catering services for official delegations.
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), in collaboration with Italian law enforcement agencies and Turkish customs authorities, has uncovered a scheme involving the illegal export of approximately 7,100 metric tons of textile waste from Italy to Turkey. According to investigators, the organizers circumvented costly environmental regulations by passing off the waste as reusable textiles.
The X5 Group, which operates the “Pyaterochka” and “Perekrestok” retail chains, has suspended purchases of products from Italy’s Ferrero Group. The company cited the supplier’s “unjustifiably high selling prices” as the reason for the decision.
The British Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a number of advertisements by Adidas, Calvin Klein, and Uniqlo, ruling that the claims about recycled materials made in the ads could mislead consumers.
