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Deep Dive
Temu and Shein packages are flooding delivery networks. Will the surge persist?
Parcel carriers are counting on the e-commerce companies to adapt to any potential de minimis changes, as many have come to rely on the added volume.
By Max Garland • Aug. 30, 2024 -
PVH revenue falls 6% as it rethinks sales strategy in Europe
The Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger parent company is still planning to reach $12.5 billion in annual revenue by next year.
By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 28, 2024 -
Temu accused of sending unsolicited marketing texts in class action lawsuit
The fast fashion giant allegedly sent messages to consumers who had opted out of them.
By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 28, 2024 -
Adidas opts to avoid China in US product sourcing
The athleticwear brand is leaning on more localized supply chains to improve its speed and agility.
By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 27, 2024 -
Lanvin Group pummeled by luxury sector troubles
Revenue dropped 20%, which the company attributed declines to “global market softness” and challenges in the wholesale market.
By Lara Ewen • Aug. 27, 2024 -
Q&A
Universal Standard’s CEO talks inclusivity, legacy and brand-building
As Polina Veksler expands her business, she also wants to push the fashion industry to be more size inclusive.
By Lara Ewen • Aug. 21, 2024 -
Steve Madden sells Greats to Unified Commerce Group
The upscale sneaker label will join apparel brands Frank And Oak and Spiritual Gangster on the growing retail platform.
By Lara Ewen • Aug. 20, 2024 -
Guess CFO resigns after one year
The finance chief’s abrupt departure comes on the heels of the apparel manufacturer’s deal earlier this year to buy the trendy fashion brand Rag & Bone.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 20, 2024 -
Fabrizio Freda prepares to step down as Estée Lauder CEO
Freda has been at the helm for 16 years and will exit in the midst of a turnaround that has entailed layoffs and other leadership change.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2024 -
Wrangler launches Hot Wheels collaboration
The Kontoor-owned brand is positioning the capsule as “nostalgia-driven” following last year’s successful Barbie collection.
By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 19, 2024 -
Goodwill launches secondhand textile traceability study
The new effort follows a two-year pilot program in which the nonprofit found that about 60% of the studied material was recyclable through existing tech.
By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 16, 2024 -
Tapestry sales fall amid decreasing revenue at Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman
The Coach brand remained flat, while its owner still looks to close its acquisition of rival firm Capri by the end of the calendar year.
By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 15, 2024 -
Deckers sells Sanuk to apparel brand
The footwear brand will become part of Lolë Brands as the athleticwear company eyes portfolio expansion.
By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 15, 2024 -
Trove acquires competing resale platform Recurate
The company will oversee 44 partner labels and control up to 80% of branded resale traffic as a result of the deal.
By Lara Ewen • Aug. 14, 2024 -
ThredUp to exit Europe
The secondhand apparel company is also exploring strategic alternatives for Remix. Meanwhile, it reported a drop of nearly 4% in revenue in Q2.
By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 14, 2024 -
Temu beats out Amazon for budget-conscious consumers: report
Survey data found that shoppers who purchased from both e-commerce giants think Temu is cheaper but Amazon is more convenient.
By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 14, 2024 -
Shippers maintain diverse carrier mixes in 2024: project44
Retailers and direct-to-consumer companies aren't scaling back their options in a competitive delivery environment.
By Max Garland • Aug. 13, 2024 -
Perry Ellis inks licensing deal for home goods
The agreement with Pegasus Home Fashions will include bedding for Original Penguin, Laundry by Shelli Segal and Rafaella.
By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 12, 2024 -
Capri revenue tumbles in Q1 amid softening luxury market
Losses accelerate as the Versace, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo owner’s pending merger with Tapestry awaits regulatory approval.
By Lara Ewen • Aug. 9, 2024 -
Adidas global operations exec Martin Shankland to step down
After a nearly 30-year career, Shankland’s responsibilities will be passed on to CFO Harm Ohlmeyer and Senior Vice President of Sourcing Hoa Ly.
By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 8, 2024 -
HanesBrands to become ‘simpler, more focused business’ following Champion sale
The innerwear company saw Q2 net sales decline 4% year over year.
By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 8, 2024 -
Wolverine revenue falls nearly 30%
Despite declines at three of its largest brands, the Merrell parent company’s CEO said the results were better than expected.
By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 8, 2024 -
VF revenue remains down despite ‘modest improvement’ at Vans
The struggling sneaker brand is showing signs of recovery in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as its holding company works to boost its desirability.
By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 7, 2024 -
Ralph Lauren net income up 28%
The firm bucked larger luxury industry trends as global DTC sales increased, but North America revenue dropped amid wholesale declines.
By Lara Ewen • Aug. 7, 2024 -
Under Armour chief consumer officer exits as 26-year Adidas veteran joins the brand
Jim Dausch is leaving at the end of the month as Eric Liedtke, former brand president at Adidas, joins the company to lead brand strategy.
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 7, 2024