Corporate/Finance: Page 23

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    Tracker

    The luxury fashion earnings calendar

    Fashion Dive has put together a list of luxury fashion financial reporting dates to help keep track of the sector.

    Updated Feb. 25, 2025
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    Gildan defends its decision to fire CEO

    The activewear firm has faced pressure from several investors to reinstate Glenn Chamandy after announcing a replacement last month.

    By • Jan. 19, 2024
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    Stitch Fix ends full-time work for stylists, lays off some leads

    The apparel box retailer has kept a tight grip on expenses, but its sales and customer base continue to shrink.

    By Daphne Howland • Jan. 19, 2024
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    Richemont bucks larger luxury slowdown with 4% sales boost for Q3

    China helped boost numbers for the period, and jewelry and watches lifted retail, while the company reiterated plans to find a new buyer for Yoox Net-a-Porter.

    By • Jan. 18, 2024
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    Lululemon taps new global creative director

    Jonathan Cheung is taking on the role, while JJ Collier joins the athleticwear brand in the newly created position of vice president of design for outerwear.

    By Cara Salpini • Jan. 17, 2024
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    Hugo Boss preliminary sales up 15% for 2023

    Robust Q4 sales in the Americas and Asia helped the company avoid the slump hitting other luxury brands.

    By • Jan. 17, 2024
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    Uniqlo sues Shein over viral mini shoulder bag

    Fast Retailing-owned Uniqlo is asking Shein to cease its production of the alleged dupe.

    By • Updated Jan. 16, 2024
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    Under Armour taps new chief product officer, head of Americas

    Industry veteran Yassine Saidi will take over product, and Kara Trent will replace David Baxter in the brand’s largest region. 

    By Cara Salpini • Jan. 16, 2024
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    Burberry issues early profit warning

    An overall luxury sector decline and weak December sales will produce lower-than-expected results and impact the company’s fiscal year.

    By • Jan. 12, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    7 fashion industry trends to watch in 2024

    The coming year will bring fast fashion battles, more mergers and acquisitions, an evolution of luxury and a presidential election, and that’s just for starters.

    By Laurel Deppen and Lara Ewen • Jan. 12, 2024
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    Nike executive Andrew Campion to exit after 17 years

    The former COO and CFO will depart to a job in higher education, as the retailer undergoes efforts to streamline the organization.

    By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 12, 2024
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    Authentic buys Sperry from Wolverine for $70M

    Aldo Group will handle the struggling boat shoe brand’s North American wholesale and retail operations as well as design, production and global distribution.

    By • Updated Jan. 11, 2024
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    Authentic CEO: Buying Forever 21 ‘biggest mistake I made’

    Jamie Salter also says Shein makes “a lot more than $30 billion” and hinted that the brand licensing firm could IPO in the next 18 months.

    By Cara Salpini • Jan. 11, 2024
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    Nike, Tiger Woods end partnership after 27 years

    For nearly three decades, Woods was wearing Nike during some of his most memorable athletic achievements.

    By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 10, 2024
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    5 fashion lawsuits to watch in 2024

    As the new year begins, some years-old fashion cases are going to trial, and newer cases may be changing venues.

    By • Jan. 10, 2024
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    Wolverine reports Q4 revenue of $527 million

    The company said numbers from its preliminary 2023 financial results were in-line with its November guidance, and added that both its inventory and debt had been reduced.

    By • Jan. 10, 2024
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    Biomaterials firm backed by Kering raises 11 million euros

    Mogu Srl has completed Series A funding and plans to launch a demo production plant, expand its team and increase its research and development efforts.

    By • Jan. 9, 2024
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    Rent the Runway to cut 10% of its corporate workforce, COO resigns

    The designer rental service is launching a restructuring plan, which it says will result in $11 million to $13 million in annualized run rate cash savings.

    By • Jan. 9, 2024
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    Chico’s CEO out as brands join Sycamore holding company

    Molly Langenstein took over the top job four years ago amid slumping sales and a tumultuous period for the women’s apparel company.

    By Daphne Howland • Jan. 9, 2024
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    Legal fight between Chanel and What Goes Around Comes Around continues

    The French house accused the luxury reseller of false advertising and misleading use of Chanel’s trademarks.

    By • Jan. 8, 2024
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    Chico’s joins Sycamore’s KnitWell Group

    Last year the private equity firm announced it would acquire the apparel conglomerate for $1 billion.

    By Daphne Howland • Jan. 8, 2024
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    Stella McCartney losses narrow as company reports 23% revenue uptick

    The company said the improvement is in line with its “trajectory towards break-even.”

    By Lara Ewen • Jan. 5, 2024
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    Authentic lands licensing deal for DC Shoes

    BBC International will handle global design, wholesale distribution and sourcing for the skate brand, which Authentic acquired in the Boardriders portfolio.

    By • Jan. 5, 2024
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    4 brands heading into 2024 without creative directors

    After a carousel of designer comings and goings, a few high-profile vacancies remain as the new year begins.

    By • Jan. 3, 2024
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    Zulily goes out of business, plans to liquidate

    The retailer has entered an assignment for the benefit of creditors, an alternative to bankruptcy, after seven months under private equity ownership. 

    By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 3, 2024