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Birkenstock’s expanding production capacity lifts sales as it eyes more growth ahead
The footwear brand plans to double capacity in the next three years, spending tens of millions of dollars along the way.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 7, 2024 -
Prada expands fashion training program in partnership with UN
The initiative is designed to help women increase their embroidering and weaving skills while promoting empowerment and sexual and reproductive health, per the company.
By Laurel Deppen • March 5, 2024 -
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Wolverine-owned Merrell and Sweaty Betty to launch women’s hiking collection
The collaboration, which features footwear, activewear and accessories, will be available at select retailers and via both brands’ e-commerce sites in early spring.
By Lara Ewen • March 5, 2024 -
J.Crew launches swimwear takeback program
The recycling initiative, in partnership with SuperCircle, will give consumers shopping credit in exchange for used bathing suits from any brand.
By Howard Ruben • March 4, 2024 -
Kontoor revenue falls 8% in Q4
The previous quarter’s boost from a Barbie collaboration was no longer visible, and full-year earnings dropped 1% in fiscal 2023.
By Lara Ewen • March 1, 2024 -
Wolverine World Wide lays off 150 at distribution center
The company is permanently closing its operations in Louisville, Kentucky, after previously saying its Saucony and Sperry brands would continue to operate out of the facility.
By Laurel Deppen • Updated March 12, 2024 -
Moncler revenue up 15% to almost $3.2B in 2023
The record-setting results were driven by strong DTC sales for both the Moncler and Stone Island brands, despite wholesale declines for the two lines.
By Lara Ewen • Feb. 29, 2024 -
Steve Madden sees revenue turnaround in Q4
The footwear and apparel company’s DTC revenue increased after five consecutive quarters of declines.
By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 29, 2024 -
The latest Yeezy drop from Adidas is online only
The activewear company earlier this month announced plans to shed existing inventory from its previous partnership with Ye.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Dickies announces new vice president of global marketing
Denise Anderson joins the workwear brand from Smartwool, also owned by VF Corp, where she spent nine years in marketing and creative roles.
By Lara Ewen • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Rowing Blazers sells majority stake to Burch Creative Capital
The deal will allow the preppy streetwear brand to develop a womenswear line and expand its retail footprint.
By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Wolverine sees 20.8% revenue slip in Q4
The Merrell owner is expecting further declines in the 2024 fiscal year as it moves forward with corporate restructuring.
By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 26, 2024 -
Coty signs licensing deal with Etro
Under the partnership, the fragrance company will develop, produce and distribute perfumes and home scents for the luxury fashion house.
By Lara Ewen • Feb. 23, 2024 -
Lululemon advances circular fashion with recycled nylon product
The activewear brand partnered with Samsara Eco to introduce an enzymatically recycled nylon 6,6 product in what the companies say is a milestone in textile recycling.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 23, 2024 -
Intimiti Australia launches compostable polyester fiber
The new product, called Celys, is made from recycled polyester and is 95% compostable and biodegradable in 179 days.
By Howard Ruben • Feb. 22, 2024 -
Lanvin Group reports 1% revenue growth for 2023
The Lanvin brand saw a 7% year-over-year decline, while the Caruso brand saw a 30% revenue increase for the period.
By Lara Ewen • Feb. 22, 2024 -
S&P Global Ratings downgrades VF Corp, expects sale of at least one major brand
Declines at VF’s top four labels will likely continue amid weakness in wholesale and direct-to-consumer sales — and not just at Vans.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 22, 2024 -
OTB reports 9.1% sales growth to 1.8B euros
The fiscal 2023 increase comes after a year in which the Diesel owner appointed new CEOs to several of its key brands.
By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 21, 2024 -
Target to release designer collaboration with Diane von Furstenberg
The limited-edition collection launches in March and will include apparel, accessories, cosmetics and home products.
By Lara Ewen • Feb. 21, 2024 -
Guess and WHP to acquire Rag & Bone
Guess will contribute $56.5 million to the deal, which is expected to close in the first half of 2024.
By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 20, 2024 -
Nike to lay off more than 1,600 employees
On the heels of a cost-savings plan announced in December, the activewear giant confirmed it plans to cut about 2% of its total workforce.
By Cara Salpini • Feb. 20, 2024 -
5 trend takeaways from New York Fashion Week’s fall-winter 2024 shows
Fashion month officially kicked off as flats, furs and a few flurries opened the ready-to-wear season.
By Lara Ewen • Feb. 16, 2024 -
José Neves will step down as Farfetch CEO
The move comes two weeks after Coupang completed its acquisition of the luxury e-commerce platform.
By Lara Ewen • Feb. 16, 2024 -
EssilorLuxottica posts steady revenue growth for third consecutive year
The eyewear manufacturer benefited from a 5% revenue boost in the EMEA region as well as a strong demand for luxury frames in China.
By Lara Ewen • Feb. 15, 2024 -
HanesBrands sees sales fall 12%
The company is looking to build on its innerwear category, as activewear sales continue to drop by double digits.
By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 15, 2024