Kappahl Group and Arkivet Second Hand have signed an agreement under which Kappahl Group acquires a majority stake in Arkivet. The acquisition establishes a partnership between the two companies with the ambition of transforming the fashion industry and developing the fashion offering of the future in a circular economy.
Kappahl Group’s latest sustainability report shows strong progress in 2025, with circularity, transparency and long-term responsibility increasingly driving the business. Compared with the 2022 baseline, climate emissions were reduced by 30 percent, while net sales from circular offerings increased by 102 percent.
On April 24, Kappahl Group’s lifestyle brand kay/day will open its doors in Västermalmsgallerian in Stockholm, marking the brand’s first standalone store. The opening represents an important step in the development of both kay/day and Kappahl as brands.
Newbie, a part of the Kappahl Group, is continuing its international growth with an ambitious expansion plan. The company is intensifying its presence in the UK with several new store openings planned for 2025. Newbie’s success is built on creating an inspiring shopping environment and on its firm focus on sustainability, characterised by quality, timeless design and a nostalgic style.
Kappahl Group's Sustainability Report shows that the Group continues to make significant strides toward a sustainable business model and a more responsible fashion future. Today, over 95% of its garments are made with less negative impact on people and the planet. And the 2024 results show that ambitious sustainability goals can go hand in hand with business growth.
Kappahl Group is taking another step in its expansion journey by offering selected products from its assortment on the e-commerce platform Zalando. The goal is to introduce the Kappahl and Newbie brands to new target audiences.
Kappahl Group remains committed to driving sustainable change in the fashion industry and encourages customers to join the effort by choosing to forgo shopping bags whenever possible.
35 years at the forefront of fashion - Kappahl's journey in Finland began in 1990 when the company acquired Kestilä Ltd, the country's first ready-to-wear manufacturer. Over the years, Kappahl has grown to become a major player in the Finnish fashion scene - today the company has 44 stores in Finland, including Newbie stores, and around 6 million customers visit the physical stores every year.
Kappahl Group continues to expand its second-hand offering through a newly established partnership with the innovative consumer-to-consumer (C2C) platform reCRQL. Customers in Sweden can now easily resell their previously purchased Kappahl garments, giving them a new life in someone else’s wardrobe. The service applies to the entire range and all brands within the Kappahl Group.
In 2024, a new milestone was reached – an impressive SEK 5.85 million was raised during the financial year, thanks to the joint efforts of Kappahl and its customers. The funds will be used to bring hope to children and young people facing tough circumstances, through local children’s rights organizations in the markets where Kappahl operates.
