Express names Brian Atwood creative director of footwear

The luxury shoe designer will be responsible for women's and statement men's lines, as well as his own imprint.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 29, 2023

Designer Brands President Bill Jordan to exit

Jordan has been with the company in various roles for nearly 18 years and plans to exit by the beginning of December.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 29, 2023

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Authentic lands partnership for Hunter Boots in China, Southeast Asia

Under the deal, Baozun Inc. acquires a 51% equity interest in the heritage boot brand’s intellectual property across the regions.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 28, 2023

New Gap Inc. CEO: ‘We need to make these brands matter more’

Further declines in Q2 greeted former Mattel executive Richard Dickson as he took the helm at the apparel conglomerate.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 28, 2023

True Religion gets financial support to fund future operations

The denim brand will use the new term loan and revolving credit to refinance its existing debt and support its long-term business plans.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 23, 2023

Urban Outfitters logs record sales again despite trouble from its namesake brand

The UO brand saw a 14% drop in sales while Anthropologie and Free People saw double-digit growth.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 23, 2023

Foot Locker sales fall nearly 10% as it weathers ‘tougher than expected’ year

CEO Mary Dillon said the start of the back-to-school season was weaker than expected as lower-income shoppers stay cautious.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 23, 2023

VF Corp. hires former Gap exec for chief people officer

Brent Hyder was most recently with software company Salesforce, but he isn’t new to the apparel sector.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 22, 2023

Columbia names new senior VP of global distribution

Tom Gyles previously worked in logistics and distribution roles for PVH and Gap.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 21, 2023

Express plans layoffs, reverse stock split

The apparel retailer, which is cutting 150 jobs, said it continues to take action to improve long-term growth.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 18, 2023

Tapestry revenues decline in North America

Coach, Tapestry’s largest brand, was the highest performer during the quarter, and it showed a 3% sales increase to $1.2 billion.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 17, 2023

What Gap Inc. needs from its new CEO

Next week, longtime Mattel executive Richard Dickson takes the reins of an apparel conglomerate — whose brands all need some help.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 16, 2023

Parade acquired by Ariela & Associates International

The DTC intimates brand has expanded its product categories over the past several months and will operate as a division of Ariela & Associates International.

By Dani James • Aug. 15, 2023

On brand’s DTC sales grew faster than wholesale in Q2

The brand’s direct-to-consumer channel increased 54.7% year over year to 163.5 million Swiss francs during the quarter.

By Dani James • Aug. 15, 2023

Capri releases soft Q1 earnings as Tapestry’s plan to buy company is revealed

Sales and profits declines took a backseat to the surprise merger announcement Thursday, but gave telling texture to the $8.5 billion deal.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 11, 2023

Ralph Lauren’s earnings remain steady despite 10% decrease in North America

Strong sales in Europe and Asia offset losses, while a 15% retail price increase for DTC channels reflected the company’s continued commitment to brand elevation.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 11, 2023

Hanes reports second quarter sales dip, avoids discussion of Barington letter

Faced with mounting pressure from activist investors, the company said it was reducing inventory and attempting to lower its $3.5 billion debt bill.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 10, 2023

Wolverine Worldwide fires CEO as company reports weak Q2

The shoe and apparel company has moved to strengthen and reorganize its brand portfolio in recent years.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 10, 2023

Tapestry agrees to buy rival fashion house Capri for $8.5B

The Michael Kors brand has already emerged as a problem to solve at what will be the fourth largest luxury house in the world.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 10, 2023

CFDA touts ‘return to normalcy’ for New York Fashion Week ahead of September shows

In its 2022 annual report the trade association and its charitable arm also reported a revenue increase of more than 50% year-over-year.

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 10, 2023

Activist investor presses for Hanes leadership change, underscores billions in debt ahead of earnings

The list of demands signed by Barington CEO James Mitarotonda included a suggestion to replace current Hanes CEO Stephen Bratspies.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 9, 2023

J. Crew taps apparel veteran Adrienne Lazarus to lead Madewell

Most recently Lazarus co-led DTC intimates brand Cuup, and has held leadership roles at Intermix, Ann Taylor, Bandier and Frye.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 9, 2023

Zimmermann sells majority share to Advent

The luxury Australian fashion label will join Lululemon, Orveon and others under the investment firm’s umbrella.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 8, 2023

Under Armour brings on new designers as it looks to improve product offerings

Amid a pivot to athleisure, the brand’s revenue fell 2% in the most recent quarter, due mostly to a 6% decline in wholesale.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 8, 2023

Adidas CEO: Selling Yeezy designs in the future is ‘not part of our strategy’

Bjørn Gulden said that while the company is legally able to do that, “our task now is to limit the damage ... and build a business later without Yeezy.”

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 4, 2023