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Vineyard Vines launches capsule with Zac Brown Band
The limited-edition collection of trucker caps, T-shirts and polos features logos from both brands.
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Apparel, department stores struggling the most under US trade policy, analysis shows
A pause in some tariffs lessens the profitability hit, but costs are higher and “the consumer environment remains difficult,” Moody’s Ratings said.
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Burberry stems its losses amid cost cuts
First quarter retail revenue was down 6%, but the decline marked a significant improvement over the same period last year.
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Circularity in fashion is ‘mainstream’ but progress slowing: report
The 2025 Circular Fashion Index from Kearney found that a lack of a clear business case for circularity is holding up efforts.
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Saks Global struggles continue as Q1 sales, profit decline
The company beat its own expectations and says it’s making progress, though analysts warn it’s losing customers to Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom.
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6 recent licensing deals that are reshaping the fashion industry
In the second quarter of 2025, brands looked to expand their global reach and deepen their connection with existing customers.
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Inflation concerns spur early summer shopping: report
A national survey from marketing firm Optimove found that consumers were concerned about tariffs and planned to check online prices while shopping in-store.
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Saks Global taps Neiman Marcus vet as CFO
Brandy Richardson was most recently at Tailored Brands and joins the luxury retailer at a financially tricky time.
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Jewelry again leads Richemont to revenue growth while apparel falters
The Cartier owner is among the first to report earnings this season, but it’s likely to continue to outperform its peers, according to analysts.
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Digital product passports may double fashion’s lifetime value: report
DPPs could unlock “a massive secondhand market” and allow brands to offer more comprehensive aftercare services such as repairs, according to Bain & Company and eBay.
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Pacsun spotlights mall culture for denim campaign targeting Gen Z
“Denim Days” nods to the younger cohort’s interest in shopping malls and will include a presence around TikTok Shop’s Super Brand Day event.
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Gap releases curated vintage collection
The 148-piece capsule is the third since the brand launched GapVintage with Sean Wotherspoon earlier this year.
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Mango adds former H&M CEO to board
Helena Helmersson is chairman of Circulose, which just signed a partnership with Mango to integrate recycled textiles into its supply chain.
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L.L. Bean in search of a new CEO
Stephen Smith, the retailer’s first chief executive from outside the company or founding family, will leave next spring after a decade in the post.
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Marni appoints new creative director
Meryll Rogge will succeed Francesco Risso, who left the OTB-owned house last month.
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Tapestry increases stake in recycled leather maker
The Coach owner signed a supply agreement and is participating in Gen Phoenix’s $15 million funding round.
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Levi’s ups guidance despite tariff impact
The brand is leaning on partnerships with Beyoncé, Shaboozey and Nike as it works to boost its direct-to-consumer channel worldwide.
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Shein faces class action lawsuit over marketing texts
The fast fashion giant is accused of repeatedly texting those on the national Do-Not-Call registry.
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Counterfeit market continues to grow in US
The number of products tested for authenticity grew “by the millions” last year, according to luxury authentication platform Entrupy.
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US plans 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico
President Donald Trump unveiled the new duty rates, set to begin Aug. 1, in separate letters shared on social media Saturday morning.
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Brunello Cucinelli continues upward trend in tough economy
The Italy-based fashion house reaffirmed its projection of double-digit growth for the fiscal year amid mixed results for the overall luxury sector.
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Analysts say ‘it’s a sobering time for luxury sales’
In a preview of July revenue releases from LVMH, Richemont, Burberry and others, HSBC said that Liberation Day tariff announcements negatively impacted the market in April.
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Adidas unites superstars across music, sports, fashion in culture play
Produced by Johannes Leonardo, the campaign celebrates the Superstar sneaker and features Samuel L. Jackson, Missy Elliott and more.
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Mulberry raises $27M to accelerate turnaround strategy
The funding round was announced at the same time the company reported a 21% revenue decline for its latest fiscal year.
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Nicole Miller signs licensing partnership for Latin America
The deal with Tycoon Enterprises will launch the New York-based lifestyle brand next year in key markets throughout the region, prioritizing Mexico.