Corporate/Finance: Page 16


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    PVH names Veronica Leoni creative director of Calvin Klein Collection

    The line, which was put on hiatus five years ago, will debut in fall 2025 with men’s and women’s apparel, underwear and accessories.

    By May 31, 2024
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    Capri revenue drops more than 8% in the fourth quarter

    Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors all posted declines for the period, while the company’s proposed merger with Tapestry faces FTC pushback.

    By May 30, 2024
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    Abercrombie & Fitch Co. sets a record with billion-dollar Q1

    The retailer is considering more brand extensions as one way to maintain its momentum.

    By Daphne Howland • May 30, 2024
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    Birkenstock logs record Q2 revenue increase of 22%

    In its second earnings report since becoming a publicly traded company, the Germany-based footwear giant raised its outlook after gains in the quarter.

    By May 30, 2024
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    Gildan reinstates Glenn Chamandy as CEO

    The activewear company’s founder was fired in December 2023 but is back in the top spot after a months-long battle between the previous board and activist investor Browning West.

    By May 29, 2024
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    Vuori opens first store in China

    The store marks the athleisure brand’s 67th location as it works toward a goal of opening 100 stores by 2026.

    By Howard Ruben • May 29, 2024
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    Guess names Andrew Rosen executive chair of Rag & Bone

    The appointment comes almost two months after Guess Inc. and WHP Global completed the acquisition of the New York-based brand.

    By May 28, 2024
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    Lululemon restructures product, marketing teams as Chief Product Officer Sun Choe exits

    The roles of chief brand officer and global creative director will expand as Choe leaves for a new opportunity and won’t be replaced.

    By Cara Salpini • May 28, 2024
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    Gildan CEO and entire board resign ahead of annual meeting

    Following a months-long proxy battle between the activewear brand and investor group Browning West, former CEO Glenn Chamandy will likely be reinstated.

    By May 24, 2024
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    Shipping carrier diversification benefits Lulus in Q1

    The fashion brand has added more delivery providers in recent quarters to offset rising shipping costs.

    By Max Garland • May 24, 2024
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    VF names new CFO, still feels revenue slump as it considers selling assets

    Declining performance of the Vans brand continued to weigh on the apparel and footwear conglomerate’s Q4 earnings despite various transformation programs.

    By May 23, 2024
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    Ralph Lauren revenue up slightly, CFO exits

    The company predicted upcoming profit declines and announced the departure of Jane Nielsen after eight years.

    By May 23, 2024
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    Following acquisition, Rowing Blazers names new CEO

    Laura Willensky comes with experience from J. Crew, Victoria’s Secret Beauty, Talbots, Janie & Jack, Madewell and Away.

    By Howard Ruben • May 23, 2024
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    The Vampire’s Wife shuts down

    Susie Cave, designer of the luxury dress label, posted an announcement on the brand’s e-commerce site saying it would cease operations immediately.

    By May 22, 2024
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    Mara Hoffman puts namesake brand on hold

    The 2023 CFDA Environmental Sustainability award-winner cited challenges with creating eco-friendly fashion.

    By May 21, 2024
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    Browning West nominees to Gildan board boosted by pair of proxy advisory firms

    ISS and Glass Lewis have added their support to a months-long battle that began when the activewear company fired its former CEO.

    By May 20, 2024
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    Canada Goose yanks long-term targets, names creative director

    The brand has slowed its store expansion and paused its five-year plan to focus on “doing fewer things really, really well,” CEO Dani Reiss said Thursday.

    By Daphne Howland • May 20, 2024
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    Richemont names new CEO, posts record revenue

    Nicolas Bos moves into the role from Van Cleef & Arpels as the luxury house’s full year sales rise following a Q4 decline.

    By Updated July 16, 2024
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    Coach scraps its copyright infringement lawsuit against Gap

    The complaint, filed last month, focused on the use of the word “coach” on Old Navy T-shirts.

    By May 17, 2024
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    Polo Ralph Lauren creative director stepping down

    Michael Rider has been with the brand since 2018, and previously worked as ready-to-wear design director at LVMH-owned Céline under Phoebe Philo.

    By May 16, 2024
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    Burberry profits fall by more than a third in 2024

    The London-based luxury house had an especially challenging fourth quarter with overall revenue for the year falling 4%.

    By Updated July 15, 2024
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    Q&A

    Regulations could improve ESG in fashion, but Worldly exec says it’s not enough

    James Schaffer said recent mandates that require companies to disclose financial and environmental risks are a bellwether of the industry’s future.

    By May 15, 2024
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    Tory Burch gets a new North America president

    Former Clarins executive Christophe de Pous will join two additional leadership hires as the company expands its global presence.

    By May 14, 2024
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    Allbirds revenue plummets 28% in Q1 as CEO says the brand is ‘executing with urgency’

    Joe Vernachio said the retailer shuttered three stores in the quarter and is on track with its planned closures, which will amount to 10 to 15 this year.

    By Cara Salpini • May 13, 2024
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    Salvatore Ferragamo revenue drops more than 18%

    The decline was attributed to poor DTC performance in China and Korea as well as weak global wholesale.

    By May 13, 2024