Corporate/Finance: Page 13


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    Retrieved from Burberry on January 12, 2024
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    Burberry issues early profit warning

    An overall luxury sector decline and weak December sales will produce lower-than-expected results and impact the company’s fiscal year.

    By Jan. 12, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    7 fashion industry trends to watch in 2024

    The coming year will bring fast fashion battles, more mergers and acquisitions, an evolution of luxury and a presidential election, and that’s just for starters.

    By Laurel Deppen and Lara Ewen • Jan. 12, 2024
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    Trendline

    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 executive Andrew Campion to exit after 17 years

    The former COO and CFO will depart to a job in higher education, as the retailer undergoes efforts to streamline the organization.

    By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 12, 2024
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    Authentic buys Sperry from Wolverine for $70M

    Aldo Group will handle the struggling boat shoe brand’s North American wholesale and retail operations as well as design, production and global distribution.

    By Updated Jan. 11, 2024
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    Authentic CEO: Buying Forever 21 ‘biggest mistake I made’

    Jamie Salter also says Shein makes “a lot more than $30 billion” and hinted that the brand licensing firm could IPO in the next 18 months.

    By Cara Salpini • Jan. 11, 2024
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    Nike, Tiger Woods end partnership after 27 years

    For nearly three decades, Woods was wearing Nike during some of his most memorable athletic achievements.

    By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 10, 2024
  • Mannequins are seen through the windows of a storefront for What Goes Around Comes Around.
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    5 fashion lawsuits to watch in 2024

    As the new year begins, some years-old fashion cases are going to trial, and newer cases may be changing venues.

    By Jan. 10, 2024
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    Retrieved from Wolverine Worldwide on January 10, 2024
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    Wolverine reports Q4 revenue of $527 million

    The company said numbers from its preliminary 2023 financial results were in-line with its November guidance, and added that both its inventory and debt had been reduced.

    By Jan. 10, 2024
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    Retrieved from Courtesy of Balenciaga on January 09, 2024
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    Biomaterials firm backed by Kering raises 11 million euros

    Mogu Srl has completed Series A funding and plans to launch a demo production plant, expand its team and increase its research and development efforts.

    By Jan. 9, 2024
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    Rent the Runway to cut 10% of its corporate workforce, COO resigns

    The designer rental service is launching a restructuring plan, which it says will result in $11 million to $13 million in annualized run rate cash savings.

    By Jan. 9, 2024
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    Chico’s CEO out as brands join Sycamore holding company

    Molly Langenstein took over the top job four years ago amid slumping sales and a tumultuous period for the women’s apparel company.

    By Daphne Howland • Jan. 9, 2024
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    Legal fight between Chanel and What Goes Around Comes Around continues

    The French house accused the luxury reseller of false advertising and misleading use of Chanel’s trademarks.

    By Jan. 8, 2024
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    Chico’s joins Sycamore’s KnitWell Group

    Last year the private equity firm announced it would acquire the apparel conglomerate for $1 billion.

    By Daphne Howland • Jan. 8, 2024
  • Models walk a wide outdoor runway in Paris with the Eiffel Tower in the background during the Stella McCartney Womenswear spring-summer 2024.
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    Stella McCartney losses narrow as company reports 23% revenue uptick

    The company said the improvement is in line with its “trajectory towards break-even.”

    By Lara Ewen • Jan. 5, 2024
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    Authentic lands licensing deal for DC Shoes

    BBC International will handle global design, wholesale distribution and sourcing for the skate brand, which Authentic acquired in the Boardriders portfolio.

    By Jan. 5, 2024
  • A man, designer Bruno Sialelli. stands at the end of an elaborate runway and waves goodbye to the crowd.
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    4 brands heading into 2024 without creative directors

    After a carousel of designer comings and goings, a few high-profile vacancies remain as the new year begins.

    By Jan. 3, 2024
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    Zulily goes out of business, plans to liquidate

    The retailer has entered an assignment for the benefit of creditors, an alternative to bankruptcy, after seven months under private equity ownership. 

    By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 3, 2024
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    Digital Brands Group expects to earn $27M in revenue in 2024

    The company, which is undergoing a strategic review, said it is working to boost shareholder value.

    By Updated Jan. 4, 2024
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    Retrieved from Wolverine Worldwide on December 21, 2023
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    Wolverine Worldwide appoints chief supply chain officer

    In the newly created role, Bishu Jayaram will be responsible for the footwear company’s sourcing, distribution and logistics.

    By Dec. 21, 2023
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    Renewcell secures $9.8M in short-term funding

    The new capital comes after the textile recycling firm reported underperforming Q3 sales.

    By Dec. 21, 2023
  • A green-trimmed store front of a Matches fashion store features mannequins in the window.
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    Retrieved from Matchesfashion on December 20, 2023
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    Frasers Group acquires Matches in $65.9M deal

    The deal helps the U.K. conglomerate, which also owns Flannels, strengthen its position in the luxury market.

    By Dec. 20, 2023
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    With website down, Zulily’s future in doubt

    The e-commerce retailer's website is currently "down for maintenance," following layoffs.

    By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 20, 2023
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    More Gildan Activewear shareholders call for CEO reinstatement

    Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd., reportedly the largest shareholder of the apparel company, is asking the board to dismiss its chairman following the decision.

    By Dec. 19, 2023
  • Farfetch and Coupang deal has consequences for luxury, e-commerce: analysts weigh in

    The newly announced acquisition deal may signal a new path forward for the struggling platform, but challenges remain.

    By Dec. 19, 2023
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    VF Corp. reports stolen data from cybersecurity incident

    The attack last week has impacted the apparel conglomerate’s ability to fulfill orders.

    By Dec. 18, 2023