Nike kicks the inventory doldrums with levels down 10%

The sportswear giant has come a long way from a year ago, when stock levels were surging with retailers and consumers pulling back on purchasing.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 10, 2023

Pandora looks to retail expansion for growth

The jewelry brand set new financial targets for revenue and free cash flow related to its Phoenix growth strategy.

By Dani James • Oct. 9, 2023

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Chloé names a new creative director

Chemena Kamali replaces Gabriela Hearst, who left the Richemont-owned house earlier this year.

By Lara Ewen • Oct. 9, 2023

Levi’s posts flat revenue for Q3, cuts full-year guidance

The company cut its outlook for the second consecutive quarter, stating its approach was cautious due to macro-environment uncertainty.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 6, 2023

Shein names new group vice chairman

Marcelo Claure was most recently chairman of Shein Latin America.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 6, 2023

Birkenstock sets sights on valuation of up to $9.2B

As its revenue continues to increase, the footwear brand expects its IPO pricing to be between $44 and $49 per ordinary share.

By Dani James • Oct. 4, 2023

Alexander McQueen names new creative director

Seán McGirr, who previously worked at JW Anderson and Dries Van Noten, will take over for Sarah Burton, who announced her exit in September after 27 years with the house.

By Lara Ewen • Oct. 3, 2023

Birdy Grey builds out C-suite with new COO, CTO hires

The DTC bridal brand brought on a new operating chief following Eloquii co-founder Steve Zawada's exit in June after about six months.

Oct. 3, 2023

Vestiaire Collective names new head of global communications

Lauren Picciano comes to the luxury reseller after spending more than 15 years working in public relations for Saks, Bergdorf Goodman, Hearst and La Perla.

By Lara Ewen • Oct. 2, 2023

Nike says better profitability is on the horizon as net income edges down in Q1

Chief Financial Officer Matt Friend said the athleticwear brand expects to be “a more direct and a more digital company and a more profitable company” going forward.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 2, 2023

Recycled materials company hires H&M exec as CEO

Recover, which has recently forged partnerships with several brands for recycled denim, is switching up its top leadership roles.

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 28, 2023

Stitch Fix cost cuts pay off as Q4, full-year losses narrow

But sales declines continue, and the apparel box retailer has decided to shutter its U.K. operation by the end of its first quarter.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 20, 2023

Hanes evaluating options for its Champion business

After signing a recent license agreement with G-III, HanesBrands is now weighing additional strategies for the brand, including a potential sale.

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 19, 2023

Land’s End interim takes permanent CFO seat

Bernard McCracken is the latest chief accounting officer to be promoted to a public company’s top finance role. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 19, 2023

Shein adds $85M to its ESG initiatives

The funding will be earmarked to help aspiring designers, women, young people and the underprivileged.

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 15, 2023

Nordstrom shuffles leadership, again

Among a flurry of appointments, the retailer announced a new chief merchant, Rack president and president of Nordstrom stores.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 15, 2023

Birkenstock files for IPO as it eyes global growth

Private equity firm L Catterton will control a majority of voting power on outstanding shares.

By Dani James • Sept. 13, 2023

Macy’s taps international department store veteran as Bloomingdale’s CEO

Olivier Bron, with stints at Central and Robinson Department Stores in Thailand and Galeries Lafayette in Paris, replaces longtime chief Tony Spring.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2023

VFC must pay up to $730M in taxes related to Timberland legal dispute

A federal judge sided with the IRS over the timeline of its required payments.

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 12, 2023

Sarah Burton to exit as creative director of Alexander McQueen

The Kering-owned fashion brand said the spring-summer 2024 collection, to be shown during Paris Fashion Week in September, will be Burton’s last for the house.

By Lara Ewen • Sept. 11, 2023

Investors call for Nike to pay $2.2M in owed wages to supply chain workers

Ahead of the sportswear giant’s annual meeting this week, investors are asking the company to avoid similar cases in the future.

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 11, 2023

Express CEO Tim Baxter resigns

Stewart Glendinning, who comes to the retailer from Tyson Foods, has been appointed to the chief executive role. 

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 8, 2023

G-III and Hanes strike licensing deal for Champion

G-III announced the deal along with its second quarter earnings, which beat previous estimates.

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 7, 2023

Express Inc. leans on cost cuts as sales, profits plummet

The apparel conglomerate is facing consumer demand for promotional pricing and has had to correct some fashion misses at its namesake.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 6, 2023

Tommy Hilfiger hires Virginia Ritchie as chief marketing officer

She has been with the PVH Corp.-owned brand for more than 12 years, most recently as interim CMO.

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 6, 2023