Brands

  • A closeup of the Kontoor Brands headquarters, showcasing the signs for Lee and Wrangler.
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    Kontoor Brands expects revenue growth in 2025, but shares slip

    The Wrangler and Lee parent company’s outlook doesn’t include the projected impact of the newly acquired Helly Hansen brand.

    By • Feb. 25, 2025
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    Saks Global’s vendor trouble hints at financial vulnerability

    Revenue targets depend on mending relationships with suppliers, analysts say. A memo from CEO Marc Metrick may have made things worse.

    By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2025
  • Models in colorful clothes walk the runway during the Pharrell Williams Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2024 show finale as part of Paris Fashion Week. Explore the Trendline➔
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Fashion Dive

    Fashion faced its share of shakeups in the first half of 2024, but few industries are more adept at reinvention or more suited to change.

    By Fashion Dive staff
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    "Exterior view of historic Neiman Marcus flagship store in Dallas, Texas as seen from Commerce Street." by Dfwcre8tive is licensed under CC BY 3.0
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    Saks Global to close century-old Neiman Marcus flagship in downtown Dallas

    The luxury department store's new owner will spend $100 million to renovate an anchor location at the nearby NorthPark Center mall.

    By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2025
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    Courtesy of Lachlan Bailey/Victoria's Secret
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    Victoria’s Secret launches collaboration with Altuzarra as it steps into ready-to-wear

    The first drop of the line, which will include multiple collections throughout the year, focuses on wardrobe staples with a twist.

    By • Feb. 21, 2025
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    Wolverine expects bounce-back year in 2025

    CEO Chris Hufnagel credited the better-than-expected Q4 results to execution of the company’s previously announced restructuring plan.

    By • Updated Feb. 21, 2025
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    Nike launches brand with Kim Kardashian’s Skims

    NikeSkims will be available this spring with an assortment of training apparel, footwear and accessories.

    By Cara Salpini • Feb. 20, 2025
  • A person wearing a Helly Hansen-branded wind breaker over looks a sea.
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    Courtesy of Kontoor Brands
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    Wrangler parent company to buy Helly Hansen

    In a $900 million deal, Kontoor Brands will acquire the brand from Canadian Tire Corporation.

    By • Feb. 20, 2025
  • The letters spelling out "Nordstrom" in capital letters create shadows on the brick facade of a store.
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    "Nordstrom - Oak Park Mall" by Mike Kalasnik is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
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    Nordstrom brings on Neiman Marcus vet as director of luxury styling

    Catherine Bloom is joining the department store in the new role, and a Nordstrom Local location in Los Angeles will be a dedicated storefront for her clients.

    By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 19, 2025
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    Ben Gabbe/Getty Images for Stuart Weitzman via Getty Images
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    Tapestry to sell Stuart Weitzman for $105M

    The deal allows the Coach owner to double down on its handbag brands, which have recently driven it to record growth.

    By • Feb. 19, 2025
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    Hermès again bucks luxury slowdown trend with double-digit revenue growth

    The luxury brand said that if proposed tariffs from the U.S. cause prices to rise, its American customers “will understand and remain loyal.”

    By • Feb. 19, 2025
  • A model walks the runway while onlookers are seated on either side. The model wears baggy pants and a leather vest.
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    OTB reports 2024 sales drop despite gains at key brands

    The Maison Margiela and Diesel owner attributed the decline to weakness in the wholesale sector, as it focuses on boosting its DTC segment by opening more retail stores.

    By • Feb. 18, 2025
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    HanesBrands CEO to step down

    Steve Bratspies will stay with the company in an advisory role as the company moves in a new direction following the sale of Champion.

    By • Feb. 13, 2025
  • A store display with a red Levi's sign includes jeans in various shades of blue, folded on shelves and hanging on racks.
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    Levi’s expands C-Suite leaders’ responsibilities

    The changes follow the decision to cut up to 15% of its global corporate workforce as part of an initiative to drive cost savings and long-term growth.

    By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 13, 2025
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    5 takeaways from New York Fashion Week’s fall-winter 2025 shows

    There were not as many flights of fancy as in previous seasons, but what the runways lacked in theatrics they made up for with wearability.

    By • Feb. 13, 2025
  • Four people stand inside an elevator while two people stand on either side of the elevator's door. They are smiling and laughing, wearing clothes from the Gap and Harlem's Fashion Row collection.
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    Gap launches collab with Harlem’s Fashion Row

    The 16-piece capsule includes the work of six Black designers and marks the continuation of a longstanding partnership.

    By • Feb. 13, 2025
  • Models wear streetwear and walk on a darkened runway beneath upside down palm trees.
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    Bluestar adds Palm Angels to its roster

    The move follows the firm’s acquisition of Off-White from LVMH and helps bolster a portfolio that includes Hurley and Nanette Lepore.

    By • Feb. 12, 2025
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    Former New York & Co. chief to lead Express, Bonobos

    Greg Scott’s 30-plus years in the fashion industry also include stints at Fashion Nova and The Boutique Brands.

    By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2025
  • A Shein popup storefront. Two people stand in front of the doors wearing Shein T-shirts.
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    Shein must detail its recommendation system to EU Commission

    The fast fashion giant also needs to provide information on how it protects user data and mitigates risks relating to consumer protection.

    By • Feb. 12, 2025
  • Pedestrians walk past a Gucci retail store window.
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    Kering revenue plummets as Gucci losses deepen

    Fiscal 2024 revenue fell 12% and wholesale dropped by more than 20% as the company looks to fix its distribution strategy and potentially downsize its retail network.

    By • Feb. 11, 2025
  • A Quiksilver storefront, with racks of flip flops outside.
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    Liberated Brands to close all stores, sell its wholesale inventory following bankruptcy

    The company hired Gordon Brothers to conduct liquidation sales for its operated stores including Billabong, Roxy and Quiksilver.

    By • Feb. 11, 2025
  • A police officer walks near cocaine seized from a cargo ship at a Philadelphia port during a news conference at the U.S. Custom House on June 21, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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    De minimis exemption temporarily returns for products from China

    Duty-free treatment for sub-$800 products will end again once systems are put in place to collect tariff revenue more effectively, per the White House.

    By Max Garland • Feb. 10, 2025
  • A Skechers storefront in an outdoor mall. A shopper walks into the door.
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    Skechers reaches record growth, but stock tumbles following weak outlook

    The footwear giant is also preparing to change its sourcing strategies amid tariff challenges.

    By • Feb. 7, 2025
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    Fashion supply chains: 2025’s risks and trends

    A dynamic policy landscape and ongoing de minimis scrutiny are shaping an era of uncertainty for apparel brands and retailers.

    By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 7, 2025
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    Gucci creative director exits

    Sabato De Sarno, who has been with the brand for two years, leaves ahead of a planned Milan show later this month.

    By • Feb. 6, 2025
  • A Coach store in the evening, with people walking past.
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    Coach continues to lead Tapestry sales while sister brands falter

    The luxury conglomerate reached record revenue in Q2 despite declines at Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman.

    By • Feb. 6, 2025