Corporate/Finance: Page 11

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    Qurate names Bloomingdale’s veteran as chief merchandising officer for HSN

    Rosalia Bucaro also spent more than a decade at Rue Gilt Groupe, most recently as its executive vice president of merchandising.

    By Howard Ruben • Sept. 25, 2024
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    Alberta Ferretti to step down from namesake brand

    The creative director will leave the brand she founded in 1980, and her spring-summer 2025 show was her last for the Aeffe-owned label.

    By • Sept. 24, 2024
  • People walk beneath a sign for a Levi's clothing store.
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    Levi’s sues Japan-based denim maker for trademark infringement

    The complaint marks the third time the heritage brand has gone to court against FullCount Co.

    By • Sept. 23, 2024
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    Nike taps new CEO amid DTC challenges

    Elliott Hill, who served as president of consumer and marketplace before retiring in 2020, will rejoin the sportswear giant in the top spot, while John Donahoe retires.

    By Cara Salpini • Updated Sept. 19, 2024
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    Streetwear brands offer younger consumers a ‘gateway’ to luxury: report

    Collaborations and store design will become more important touchpoints for Generation Z and millennials, according to JLL.

    By • Sept. 20, 2024
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    Temu and Shein can weather de minimis changes. Others may struggle.

    The e-commerce giants are already diversifying their supply chains in the wake of the White House’s proposal to limit the exemption, but smaller businesses may have a tough time doing the same.

    By Max Garland • Sept. 19, 2024
  • A modelon a runway wearing a in a cream gown and headdress leans toward the front row.
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    Zegna Group profits fall as Thom Browne brand struggles

    While overall revenue was up 6%, positive growth at the company’s namesake brand could not offset the luxury industry’s current challenges.

    By • Sept. 18, 2024
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    Major fashion brands still rely on synthetic fibers: report

    Many companies are increasing their use of polyester despite new regulations pushing for more sustainability in fashion, according to nonprofit Changing Markets Foundation.

    By • Sept. 17, 2024
  • A pair of Ray-Ban branded sunglasses featuring a small camera embedded in the frame is seen in closeup.
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    EssilorLuxottica extends Meta partnership into long-term deal

    After releasing two iterations of Ray-Ban smart glasses, the luxury eyewear company has agreed to collaborate with the tech firm into the next decade.

    By • Updated Sept. 17, 2024
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    Courtesy of JC Penney
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    Uggs designer jumps to J.C. Penney

    Khristene Son, with experience at brands that also include Old Navy, Justice and Charlotte Russe, is SVP of trend, brand and design.

    By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Skechers sues Marc Fisher, Authentic Brands Group over shoe design

    The footwear giant says a Rockport shoe design infringes on its patented slip-in style.

    By • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Carhartt names new marketing and creative VP

    Norma Delaney will join the workwear brand after a career at multiple footwear companies, including Hoka, New Balance and Adidas.

    By • Sept. 10, 2024
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    Q&A

    Why Old Navy is throwing back to the ‘90s to burnish its iconic brand

    CMO Behnaz Ghahramani opened a new playbook for a collection and campaign that celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Gap-owned retailer.

    By Chris Kelly • Sept. 10, 2024
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    Sperry’s Jonathan Frankel talks licenses, collaborations and what it means to be authentic

    One of the most important elements of a partnership is trust, the North America heritage brand and Aldo product services president said.

    By • Sept. 9, 2024
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    Patagonia to source alternative packaging materials

    The retailer is collaborating with environmental nonprofit Canopy to develop paper products using agricultural waste and non-forest fibers.

    By Kelly Stroh • Updated Sept. 13, 2024
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    Givenchy names Sarah Burton creative director

    The LVMH-owned house has not had a person in the role since last year’s departure of Matthew M. Williams.

    By • Sept. 9, 2024
  • A closeup of purple Converse hightop shoes in a store display in a box.
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    G-III lands licensing deal for Converse apparel

    The addition of the Nike-owned brand offers the company an opportunity to reach a “differentiated consumer,” its CEO said.

    By • Sept. 6, 2024
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    Birkenstock program members spend 25% more than other consumers

    The footwear company is looking to expand its brick-and-mortar footprint and grow its online membership to create lifelong customers.

    By Kristen Doerer • Updated Sept. 5, 2024
  • Models walk the runway wearing items from Tommy Hilfiger.
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    JP Yim via Getty Images
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    PVH Corp. appoints new CEO of EMEA

    Fredrik Olsson joins the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger parent company after leading Dubai-based Max Fashion.

    By • Sept. 5, 2024
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    New York’s fashion economy is ‘at a crossroads’: report

    Ahead of New York Fashion Week, a coalition of local businesses is calling on industry and government leaders to invest in the region’s fashion future.

    By • Sept. 5, 2024
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    Under Armour seeks savings from streamlined supply chain strategy

    The sportswear company is primarily focused on enhancing cross-channel capabilities and end-to-end planning.

    By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 5, 2024
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    Tom Ford names creative director

    Haider Ackermann succeeds Peter Hawkings who left the brand in July after more than a decade.

    By • Sept. 4, 2024
  • The signage on a Burberry storefront is pictured in a closeup, with two Burberry flags on either side.
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    Burberry names chief marketing officer and president of Americas

    Jonathan Kiman and Laura Dubin-Wander, previously of Gucci and OTB North America, respectively, are the first leadership changes under Burberry’s new CEO.

    By • Sept. 4, 2024
  • Clare Waight Keller stands for a professional headshot wearing an oversized suit set.
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    Uniqlo names Clare Waight Keller creative director

    The designer, who held top creative roles at luxury fashion houses Givenchy and Chloé, will lead the Fast Retailing-owned brand’s mainline collection and menswear.

    By • Sept. 3, 2024
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    A slowing women’s business is hurting Lululemon’s growth

    While CEO Calvin McDonald said the Breezethrough leggings debacle had a “negligible impact” on its sales, the brand continues to suffer from other merchandise misses.

    By Cara Salpini • Sept. 3, 2024