Corporate/Finance: Page 12


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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
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    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 Aug. 28, 2024
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    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 Aug. 28, 2024
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    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
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    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 Aug. 27, 2024
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    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 Aug. 21, 2024
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    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 Aug. 20, 2024
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    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
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    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
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    Wrangler launches Hot Wheels collaboration

    The Kontoor-owned brand is positioning the capsule as “nostalgia-driven” following last year’s successful Barbie collection.

    By Aug. 19, 2024
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    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 Aug. 16, 2024
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    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 Aug. 15, 2024
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    Deckers sells Sanuk to apparel brand

    The footwear brand will become part of Lolë Brands as the athleticwear company eyes portfolio expansion.

    By Aug. 15, 2024
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    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 Aug. 14, 2024
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    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
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    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 Aug. 14, 2024
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    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
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    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 Aug. 12, 2024
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    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 Aug. 9, 2024
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    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
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    HanesBrands to become ‘simpler, more focused business’ following Champion sale

    The innerwear company saw Q2 net sales decline 4% year over year.

    By Aug. 8, 2024
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    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 Aug. 8, 2024
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    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 Aug. 7, 2024
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    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 Aug. 7, 2024
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    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