Corporate/Finance: Page 22

  • A red sign with a white logo and the words "under armour" in white capital letters hangs from an iron post.
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    Under Armour taps John Varvatos as chief design officer

    The fashion designer has already been working with the struggling athletic apparel brand for some time this year.

    By Daphne Howland • Sept. 5, 2023
  • A G-Star Raw store is pictured, including a reception desk which showcases pairs of jeans above it. Customers walk around the desk.
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    WHP Global will acquire majority interest in G-Star Raw

    The denim brand’s CEO will continue to operate its wholesale, retail and e-commerce distribution from its Amsterdam headquarters.

    By • Sept. 5, 2023
  • 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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    Trendline

    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
  • Exterior view of the greenery outside Wolverine Worldwide corporate headquarters in Rockford, Michigan.
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    Retrieved from Wolverine Worldwide on September 01, 2023
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    Wolverine sells U.S. leathers business to New Balance

    The company also announced a deal to sell Hush Puppies intellectual property in China, Hong Kong and Macau.

    By • Sept. 1, 2023
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    Tremaine Emory exits Supreme, alleges systemic racism

    In a series of Instagram posts, he discussed resigning as creative director and the brand’s cancellation of a collaboration with Arthur Jafa.

    By • Sept. 1, 2023
  • Alessio Vannetti is pictured in black and white, standing in a forest.
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    Gucci rehires Alessio Vannetti as chief brand officer

    He returns to the luxury brand after a three-year stint at Valentino.

    By • Sept. 1, 2023
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    Lands’ End revenue down 7.9% in Q2 as e-commerce falters

    The company's defunct business in Japan and soft European e-commerce hampered its financial performance.

    By • Updated Aug. 31, 2023
  • Mannequins in lingerie are part of the sales floor displays at Victoria's Secret in New York City
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    Victoria’s Secret posts Q2 sales decline amid turnaround efforts

    While the retailer reported progress on its strategic initiatives, analysts question whether its actions are working.

    By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 31, 2023
  • The inside of a Calvin Klein retail store is pictured, showing racks of clothing in primarily neutral colors.
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    PVH reports $2.2B in Q2, but faces wholesale pressure

    While the company saw an overall revenue increase of 4%, its North American Calvin Klein business experienced a decline.

    By • Aug. 30, 2023
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    Ann Taylor, Loft, Talbots form new KnitWell Group

    Owner Sycamore Partners acquired Talbots over a decade ago and the other KnitWell brands during Ascena's 2020 bankruptcy.

    By Daphne Howland • Aug. 30, 2023
  • Paris Lanvin window display as Part of the World Fashion Window Displays on February 20, 2015 in Paris, France.
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    Lanvin revenue up 6.4% in the first half of the year

    Strong growth in China was tempered by a dip at the company’s namesake brand, which has been going through a creative restructuring.

    By • Aug. 30, 2023
  • A person in a large white top, polka dot tights, and black Brian Atwood scrunch booties walks away from the camera looking back toward it.
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    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 • Aug. 29, 2023
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    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 • Aug. 28, 2023
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    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
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    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 • Aug. 23, 2023
  • An Urban Outfitters storefront is pictured while a large amount of shoppers walk on the sidewalk in front of it.
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    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 • Aug. 23, 2023
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    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
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    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 • Aug. 22, 2023
  • A Columbia Sportswear store is pictured, showing mannequins wearing rain jackets and a shelf of water bottles, among other products.
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    Columbia names new senior VP of global distribution

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

    By • Aug. 21, 2023
  • A bright red facade features a cut-out of the word "Express" at a mall store entrance.
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    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
  • A sign reading "Coach New York" is pictured outside of a Coach storefront. The sign features the Coach logo, a horse drawn carriage.
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    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 • Aug. 17, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    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
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    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
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    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
  • A pedestrian in short sleeves walks past a Michael Kors storefront on a sunny day in Chicago, Illinois.
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    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 • Aug. 11, 2023