Corporate/Finance


  • Crocs taps legendary shoe designer to lead creative innovation

    Starting in December, Steven Smith will join the company to design in house for the Crocs and Heydude brands. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 22, 2024
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    Mulberry to adjust prices as it seeks revenue turnaround

    After rejecting multiple bids from Frasers, the luxury company is looking to streamline its internal structure and rethink product strategies.

    By Nov. 21, 2024
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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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    Nike’s counterfeit legal dispute with StockX heats up

    The athleticwear giant is asking for a partial summary judgment in its yearslong lawsuit against the resale marketplace.

    By Nov. 20, 2024
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    Wolverine World Wide debuts global innovation hub in Boston

    The company is building out its corporate workspaces as a way to attract talent and encourage creativity as it goes through a strategic transformation.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 20, 2024
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    Kering appoints new CEOs at Saint Laurent, Balenciaga

    The changes come amid plummeting revenue at the conglomerate and luxury sector challenges across the industry.

    By Nov. 19, 2024
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    Ralph Lauren sources ‘single digit percentage’ of its products from China

    The fashion brand's globally-diversified production footprint makes it well-positioned to mitigate potential tariff hikes, CEO Patrice Louvet said.

    By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 19, 2024
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    H&M, McKinsey execs to lead the former Renewcell

    Jonatan Janmark was named CEO of the company, now called Circulose, and Helena Helmersson was appointed chair of the board.

    By Nov. 19, 2024
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    S&P downgrades VF due to declining revenue at key brands

    A report questioned the Vans owner’s competitive edge, adding that turnaround efforts could take a while.

    By Nov. 18, 2024
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    Aeffe sees profit boost following sale of Moschino beauty

    While revenue fell nearly 18% over the first nine months of 2024, the company expects an internal reorganization to have a positive effect moving forward.

    By Nov. 15, 2024
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    Only 16% of global companies on track for 2050 net-zero goals: Accenture

    “The fact that so few of the G2000 companies are on track to reach net-zero emissions is alarming,” the director of shareholder advocacy at Trillium Asset Management said.

    By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 15, 2024
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    Burberry plans a strategic shift as profits nosedive

    The company’s H1 revenue fell 22%, but CEO Joshua Schulman said the brand was working to course correct and return to its original purpose.

    By Nov. 14, 2024
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    Trump’s tariffs: How manufacturers can prepare

    Frontloading commodity imports could be a temporary solution, but diversified sourcing will be critical long term, experts say.

    By Kate Magill • Nov. 14, 2024
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    Tapestry and Capri terminate merger agreement

    After losing a lawsuit against the FTC, both companies agreed to cancel the deal, calling the legal process “uncertain and unlikely to be resolved.”

    By Nov. 14, 2024
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    Phillip Lim announces departure from eponymous label

    The creative director and co-founder of 3.1 Phillip Lim is stepping down after almost 20 years, calling his tenure “an adventure of a lifetime.”

    By Nov. 13, 2024
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    Shein will continue to face RICO charges in copyright infringement lawsuit

    A federal judge denied the fast fashion giant’s request to dismiss racketeering claims.

    By Nov. 13, 2024
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    Steve Madden to slash China sourcing as tariff concerns escalate

    The fashion brand is among several companies looking to limit their exposure to President-elect Donald Trump's promised tariff hikes.

    By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 13, 2024
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    With latest investment, Vuori’s valuation hits $5.5B

    An $825 million infusion led by General Atlantic and Stripes will fortify the athleisure brand’s already formidable challenge to market leader Lululemon.

    By Daphne Howland • Nov. 12, 2024
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    Richemont struggles continue as first half operating profits fall 17%

    Sharp declines in the company’s watch division were slightly offset by single-digit gains elsewhere, but losses in China continued to weigh on revenue.

    By Nov. 11, 2024
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    Steve Madden continues to see boost from Almost Famous acquisition

    The company’s wholesale division has benefited in the year since the deal, particularly in accessories and apparel.

    By Nov. 11, 2024
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    StockX co-founder to take over as CEO amid declines in sneaker resale

    Greg Schwartz, who has been the company’s chief operating officer since its 2016 launch, will replace Scott Cutler, an early investor.

    By Daphne Howland • Nov. 11, 2024
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    Capri revenue falls sharply as hopes of a Tapestry merger dim

    Jimmy Choo saw single-digit growth, while the company attributed second quarter declines at Versace and Michael Kors to soft luxury demand.

    By Nov. 8, 2024
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    HanesBrands expects to return to revenue growth in Q4

    Following the sale of Champion, the company is looking to distinguish itself as a focused innerwear business, and some analysts think it’s working.

    By Nov. 8, 2024
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    Ralph Lauren sees 6% revenue boost, driven by strong retail sales

    The company increased its average unit retail price by 10% and raised its full-year fiscal 2025 outlook.

    By Nov. 8, 2024
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    Tapestry logs better-than-expected net sales, driven by Coach

    The Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman owner said it wouldn’t pursue more mergers in the near term if its Capri Holdings acquisition failed.

    By Nov. 7, 2024
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    Wolverine World Wide losses narrow as fiscal 2024 outlook improves

    CEO Chris Hufnagel said Saucony outpaced company forecasts despite a 10% drop in Q3 revenue at the brand.

    By Nov. 7, 2024