THE DAILY FIX: FASHION INDUSTRY NEWS MON

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NEW BALANCE NEEDS TO MAKE ONE MAJOR CHANGE TO COMPETE WITH NIKE – Business Insider
“New Balance is trying to compete with Nike.But one mistake is driving the company down — its clunky, outdated logo.”

UNIQLO-OWNER FAST RETAILING SEES “ABSOLUTELY” NO IMPACT FROM CHINA SLOWDOWN – Fashion Mag
“Japanese apparel retailer Fast Retailing Co Ltd, the owner of Uniqlo clothing chain, is seeing “absolutely” no impact on its business from the economic slowdown in China, its chief executive said on Saturday.”

H&M FEATURES ITS FIRST HIJAB-WEARING MODEL – The Cut
“For its latest campaign video, titled “Close the Loop,” H&M cast Mariah Idrissi, a 23-year-old Londoner of Moroccan and Pakistani descent, after discovering her on Instagram. In the video, Idrissi wears a pink overcoat, wide-leg trousers, oversize sunglasses — and a hijab. The reaction to her look has been overwhelming, especially in Britain. Idrissi tells Fusion, “It might be because hijab fashion has boomed in the last few years, and to finally see a hijabi in mainstream fashion is a big achievement.””

JUST FAB COMES UNDER FIRE – Pret-a-Reporter
“Just Fab, the company that owns Kate Hudson’s Fabletics line, was recently the subject of a Buzzfeed News investigation in which its questionable marketing tactics, elusive customer service and shady subscription services were called into question. Many customers have reported that the monthly subscription platform on which the Just Fab brands operate is deceptive and “a scam.” Just Fab representatives, however, say that unhappy customers are in the minority among shoppers.”

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP TO OPEN FIRST FLAGSHIP IN OCTOBER – Fashion Mag
“Cult favorite makeup brand, NYX Professional Makeup, announced Thursday the opening date of its first flagship physical store at Westfield Santa Anita Mall in Arcadia, CA. The first-ever flagship that is slated to open on October 2 will introduce unique digital features to the retail environment.”