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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 Lara Ewen • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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 -
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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 Laurel Deppen • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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 Lara Ewen • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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 -
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 Laurel Deppen • 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 Laurel Deppen • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 Lara Ewen • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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 Laurel Deppen • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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 -
Zegna’s revenue grew 27.6% for fiscal 2023
The Thom Browne owner saw double-digit growth in all geographic regions.
By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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 -
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 Lara Ewen • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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 Laurel Deppen • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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 Lara Ewen • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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 -
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 Laurel Deppen • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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 Lara Ewen • Updated Jan. 30, 2024 -
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 Laurel Deppen • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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 Lara Ewen • Jan. 26, 2024 -
Aeffe reports 9.5% revenue slump
The Moschino owner is eyeing its retail division as an opportunity for growth.
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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 Laurel Deppen • Updated Jan. 25, 2024