Corporate/Finance: Page 15


  • A Ralph Lauren store as seen at night is lit up for the winter holidays.
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    Ralph Lauren’s Q3 revenue up after positive holiday sales

    North America wholesale dropped 15%, but the brand continued to grow its DTC business as global sales in that category increased 9%.

    By Feb. 9, 2024
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    Under Armour CEO on sportstyle pivot: ‘We’re not trying to be anything other than authentically Under Armour’

    Stephanie Linnartz talked about the evolution of the company's product offering as revenue fell 6%.

    By Cara Salpini • Feb. 9, 2024
  • Models in colorful clothes walk the runway during the Pharrell Williams Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2024 show finale as part of Paris Fashion Week. Explore the Trendline
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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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    Coach leads Tapestry to Q2 revenue increase in fiscal 2024, but other brands lag

    The Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman brands saw revenue declines for the period.

    By Feb. 8, 2024
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    Kering revenue drops 4% for fiscal 2023

    All of the luxury conglomerate’s fashion houses saw 8% declines in Q4 and low-single-digit declines for the year.

    By Feb. 8, 2024
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    Simon Property Group trims stake in Forever 21, Brooks Brothers brand-management firm Authentic

    The mall REIT is unwinding some of its investment into the retail business, which CEO David Simon has acknowledged is more volatile than real estate.

    By Daphne Howland • Feb. 8, 2024
  • A closeup of a person's shoes, pink and red Vans with checkered shoelaces.
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    VF launches strategic review of brand assets, CFO steps down

    The company’s largest brands saw Q3 double-digit revenue declines, while overall company revenue dipped 16% for the period.

    By Feb. 7, 2024
  • Farfetch noteholders ask court to liquidate holding company

    The group requested for independent liquidators to take control of the company and investigate “the circumstances of its apparent rapid and unexplained failure.”

    By Feb. 7, 2024
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    Zac Posen is Gap Inc.’s latest hire in a long line

    The designer, known for his women’s dresses, joins a team tasked with “brand reinvigoration and greater cultural relevance,” the company said.

    By Daphne Howland • Feb. 6, 2024
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    Deckers names new CEO as Q3 sales tick up 16%

    Stefano Caroti, who most recently was the company’s chief commercial officer, also led Hoka in the interim and spent over a decade at Nike.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 6, 2024
  • A white store with a Macy's banner and red store, with a "Now Open" sign on the windows.
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    New Macy’s CEO Tony Spring takes over

    Spring, who stepped into the role on Sunday, faces several challenges, including a take-private offer and changes to the department store’s fleet.

    By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 5, 2024
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    Columbia braces for challenging 2024 as net sales rise 1% in fiscal 2023

    The company projected a net sales decline of between 2% and 4% against a background of "economic and geopolitical uncertainty."

    By Feb. 2, 2024
  • The Skechers logo is pictured on a storefront window, which shows shoes on display inside.
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    Skechers logs record $8B in annual sales, but wholesale remains a pain point

     After retailers cut back on inventory levels last year, the footwear giant's CFO said he expects things to turn around in 2024.

    By Feb. 2, 2024
  • Kanye West stands in front of Adidas and Yeezy logo.
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    Adidas plans to sell the rest of its Yeezy inventory ‘at least at cost’ this year

    The company, which originally toyed with the idea of writing off all leftover merchandise from the failed partnership, has instead sold it off piece by piece.

    By Cara Salpini • Feb. 2, 2024
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    Zegna’s revenue grew 27.6% for fiscal 2023

    The Thom Browne owner saw double-digit growth in all geographic regions.

    By Feb. 1, 2024
  • A street lamp and a couple of people to the left of a large corner store with a red "H&M" sign, as others stroll and window shop.
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    H&M Group CEO is out

    Helena Helmersson unexpectedly stepped down after four years at the helm, replaced by Daniel Ervér, chief of the company’s namesake brand.

    By Daphne Howland • Feb. 1, 2024
  • Image shows interior storefront of Coupang featuring neon displays.
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    Coupang completes acquisition of Farfetch

    The $500 million deal, initially announced in December, was threatened last week by Farfetch bond holders seeking to recover their investment in the luxury e-commerce firm.

    By Jan. 31, 2024
  • A close-up of a person's feet wearing Adidas sneakers in black, white and grey.
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    EU rejects Adidas’ claim against Thom Browne in ongoing battle over stripe graphic

    The decision is the latest in a series of disputes between the companies over the design.

    By Jan. 31, 2024
  • A person with glasses, a mustache, and tattoos on his neck and face wears colorful clothing and sits smiling at the camera.
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    Moschino appoints Adrian Appiolaza to creative director role

    The designer will oversee the label’s women’s, men’s and accessories collections. He fills a position that has been empty since the November death of Davide Renne.

    By Jan. 30, 2024
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    REI to lay off 357, including 200 at corporate headquarters

    The move is the company’s third round of layoffs in less than 12 months.

    By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 30, 2024
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    Gildan moves to block shareholder special meeting

    The activewear firm is filing an application with a Canada court to nullify Browning West LP’s attempt to reinstate former CEO Glenn Chamandy.

    By Jan. 30, 2024
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    Farfetch deal with Coupang threatened by ad hoc investor group

    The noteholders, who collectively hold more than half of the luxury e-commerce platform’s 2027 bonds, say they’re seeking options that would allow them to recover their funds.

    By Updated Jan. 30, 2024
  • A piece of lingerie is displayed on a mannequin next to a bouquet of flowers.
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    Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for Victoria's Secret via Getty Images
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    Victoria’s Secret-backed lingerie and apparel brand sues Shein

    For Love & Lemons says the fast fashion giant violated copyrighted designs, prints and graphics.

    By Jan. 29, 2024
  • Pharrell Williams wears a green pixelated camo suit and points at the sky on the runway of his debut collection for Louis Vuitton menswear.
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    LVMH posts record profits and 86.2B euros in revenue for 2023

    The company’s strong fourth quarter revenue in fashion and leather goods helped ease luxury sector slowdown concerns.

    By Jan. 26, 2024
  • A model walks the runway at the Moschino fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 on September 21, 2023 in Milan, Italy
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    Aeffe reports 9.5% revenue slump

    The Moschino owner is eyeing its retail division as an opportunity for growth.

    By Jan. 26, 2024
  • People stand in front of a Fruit of the Loom shopping display.
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    Fruit of the Loom lays off more than 100 workers at distribution center

    The innerwear and activewear manufacturer is closing one of its locations in South Carolina.

    By Updated Jan. 25, 2024