Brands: Page 26

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    Kering acquires 30% stake in Valentino

    The deal includes an option for Kering to acquire 100% of the Italian luxury house by the end of 2028.

    By • July 27, 2023
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    Fashion companies net $40B in retail sales from licenses: report

    Authentic Brands Group was among the highest earners in the category.

    By • July 27, 2023
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    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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    Authentic Brands Group acquires Rockport out of bankruptcy

    The brand conglomerate sees an opportunity to expand the footwear company's assortment into a "full lifestyle offering."

    By Nate Delesline III • July 27, 2023
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    Prada profits jump 62% in H1

    The increase was partly a result of strong retail net sales for Prada brand products and Miu Miu sales.

    By • July 27, 2023
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    Gap Inc. turns to Mattel operations chief Richard Dickson as CEO

    The toy maker's longtime executive was instrumental in reinvigorating Barbie and other signature brands. Can he pull it off again?

    By Daphne Howland • July 26, 2023
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    LVMH revenue up 15% for the first half of 2023

    Its fashion and leather group reported revenue growth of 20%, although operating cash flow was halved due to real estate and operational investments.

    By • July 26, 2023
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    Project Runway finalist named creative director at Frederick’s of Hollywood

    Candice Cuoco will show her first full collection for the brand this fall.

    By • July 26, 2023
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    Adidas raises guidance after successful Yeezy drop

    The first sale of leftover inventory slashed 250 million euros from its projected operating loss, and further drops could help even more.

    By Cara Salpini • July 25, 2023
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    H&M sues Shein for copyright infringement

    The case was filed in Hong Kong, with the next hearing scheduled for the end of July.

    By • July 25, 2023
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    AG Jeans taps fashion industry veteran for new CEO role

    Glenn McMahon will be the California-based company’s first CEO in its 20-plus year history and will report to AG owner and founder Yul Ku.

    By • July 24, 2023
  • A Shein store is pictured, featuring brightly colored walls and water bottles.
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    Shein boosts spending on US lobbying

    The fast fashion giant has been experiencing increased pressure from lawmakers as it considers becoming a publicly traded company.

    By • July 24, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    Yeezy was only part of Adidas’ problems. The athleticwear brand has been falling further behind Nike for years.

    Since 2013, Adidas’ net sales have grown by less than $5 billion as it struggles to keep pace with the broader market. Could a new CEO and a clean slate reverse those trends?

    By Cara Salpini • July 24, 2023
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    Fashion brands still have work to do on supply chain transparency: report

    The annual Fashion Transparency Index found that most brands have not improved much since last year.

    By • July 21, 2023
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    Gap adds its name to the Pakistan Accord

    The retail giant signed on to the International Accord’s legally binding agreement on worker safety this week, bringing the total number of signatories to 65.

    By • July 21, 2023
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    Carhartt expands its resale program to allow mail-in trades

    The workwear brand’s Reworked partnership with Trove will allow it to reach customers throughout the U.S. by the end of 2023.

    By • July 20, 2023
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    True Religion’s new chief marketing officer will lead the brand’s digital pivot

    Kristen D’Arcy, formerly of Pacsun and American Eagle Outfitters, said she expects e-commerce to represent 50% of the brand’s revenue in a few years.

    By • July 19, 2023
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    Gucci president and CEO Marco Bizzarri steps down

    Jean-François Palus, Kering Group’s managing director, has been appointed to the role for a transitional period.

    By • July 18, 2023
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    Tom Ford Fashion appoints new CEO

    Lelio Gavazza was tapped to take on the newly-created role and will report directly to Ermenegildo Zegna, chairman and CEO of Zegna Group.  

    By • July 18, 2023
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    Temu launches legal complaint against fast fashion rival Shein

    Attorneys allege Shein coerced manufacturers into signing loyalty agreements, preventing them from doing business with its fast fashion rival.

    By • Updated July 20, 2023
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    Athletic fashion market expected to reach $350B valuation by 2032: report

    Recent insights from LaunchMetrics show luxury and streetwear collaborations with athletic brands can add value.

    By • July 17, 2023
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    David’s Bridal reportedly will keep nearly 200 stores open under new ownership

    The chain has been seeking a buyer since before its April bankruptcy filing. An offer from Cion Investment Corp was approved.

    By Daphne Howland • July 17, 2023
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    Rag & Bone co-founder Marcus Wainwright steps down

    Creative duties will be handed over to Jennie McCormick for womenswear, footwear and accessories, with Kyle Sweeney leading menswear and merchandising.

    By • July 14, 2023
  • Suzanne Silverstein smiles in a headshot in black and white.
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    Silver Jeans Co. names new CEO

    Suzanne Silverstein will take over the leadership role from founder Michael Silver.

    By • July 14, 2023
  • A person wears a draped brown robe and lies on a watery black background, propped up on one arm and facing the camera holing a clear plastic bag and wearing a paid of clear plastic slides.
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    Telfar and Melissa collab on clear bags and shoes for summer

    The capsule collection, called Telly Jelly, features three sizes of Telfar’s popular shopper, plus a unisex slide.

    By • July 13, 2023
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    Walter Chiapponi to exit Tod’s

    After four years as creative director, Chiapponi’s last collection for the Italian luxury brand will be a womenswear show presented during Milan Fashion Week in September.

    By • July 13, 2023