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    Dr. Martens releases limited-edition 1460 boot

    The style is a commemoration of the brand’s 65th anniversary, which comes as the company navigates executive shifts and weak earnings.

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    PVH beats guidance but continues to struggle

    Fourth quarter revenue was down at both Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, and the company projected a potential for further declines in the first quarter of 2025.

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    European Council adopts proposal to delay sustainability reporting

    The European Parliament scheduled an April 1 vote for the “stop the clock” measure, which would officially delay reporting deadlines for the bloc’s corporate sustainability laws.

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    Staff International sues Dsquared2 over contract dissolution

    The OTB-owned manufacturing company filed a lawsuit to prevent the fashion label from prematurely terminating a ready-to-wear licensing agreement.

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    FTC considers petition for digital labels on apparel

    The American Apparel and Footwear Association is petitioning for online garment care instructions, with the support of brands including Ralph Lauren and Patagonia.

    Updated March 31, 2025
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    Lululemon leans on newness to lure reluctant US customers

    This year the brand plans to expand its footprint by opening stores and enlarging existing locations, and will add new markets abroad.

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    Temu accused of acting in bad faith in addressing customer complaints

    A class action lawsuit alleges the fast fashion company is scheming to prevent customers from filing claims.

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    Shoptalk Luxe announces advisory board, event sponsors

    The luxury trade show is bringing in executives and brands throughout the sector ahead of its debut next year in the United Arab Emirates.

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    Levi’s CEO: ‘If the wallet’s tighter, then we have to work harder’

    Pickier shoppers just means higher execution is needed from the denim brand, Michelle Gass said. But a little help from Beyoncé never hurts.

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    AAFA reacts to cancellation of labor rights contracts

    The fashion trade organization “expressed alarm” over the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate the Bureau of International Labor Affairs’ grant programs.

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    Spanx founder’s ‘Sneex’ trademark request denied

    Sara Blakely’s footwear company has to prove trademarking the term isn’t “merely descriptive.”

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    Gap Inc. CEO: ‘If you’re relevant enough it eventually drives revenue’

    One of the most-watched turnarounds in retail started with a long look back at its past, Richard Dickson said at Shoptalk Spring.

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    Consumers plan to curb discretionary fashion purchases

    Uncertainty over inflation and rising prices have led to planned decreases in multiple categories, according to a recent survey from McKinsey.

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    Lululemon partners with sustainable materials firm to expand bio-based nylon

    The deal with ZymoChem is meant to scale production and commercialize its technology.

    Updated March 26, 2025
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    Inside H&M’s digital relaunch and approach to multichannel experiences

    Head of Digital Jenn Volk explains how the retailer reimagined digital to increase brand storytelling around moments like its Charli XCX collaboration.

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    Mugler names new creative director

    Miguel Castro Freitas succeeds Casey Cadwallader, who has been with the brand since 2018.

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    Apparel, luxury spending fell in the beginning of 2025: report

    Consumers shelled out more on fast fashion and thrift in January and February.

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    Universal Standard lands in Nordstrom

    After launching on the department store’s website earlier in the year, the women’s apparel brand entered 20 Nordstrom stores over the weekend.

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    Loewe names former Proenza Schouler team as creative directors

    Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, who recently left the brand they co-founded, succeed Jonathan Anderson, who exited the LVMH-owned house last week.

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    Uniqlo, Anya Hindmarch ‘googly eye’ lawsuit will continue

    A federal judge rejected holding company Fast Retailing’s request to dismiss the complaint filed by Googly Eye Cru.

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    Opinion

    The resale revolution

    Brands can reclaim the secondhand market by their own initiatives with rewards programs, writes Charlie Casey, CEO and co-founder of LoyaltyLion.

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    Nike focused on ‘rightsizing’ key footwear styles as sales plunge 9%

    Some analysts expected the athleticwear brand to take more drastic action on its oversold franchises, but CEO Elliott Hill still sees a place for the “beloved silhouettes.”

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    Shein saw the largest apparel market share gain in 2024: report

    However, GlobalData found that Nike, H&M and Gucci all saw market share declines.

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    US instability impacts the global luxury market: report

    Tariff reversals and geopolitical unrest are dampening consumer confidence, but there may be a potential for sector improvement in China.

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    Inside Puma’s new brand positioning and largest global campaign to date

    The sportswear company will increase marketing investments by 40% in support of “Go Wild,” a campaign that reworks Afroman’s “Because I Got High.”