Designer Brands Q3 sales drop 9.1% as DTC numbers lag

This represents the third consecutive quarter of high single-digit sales decreases for the company, which has also undergone a series of executive changes and layoffs this year.

By Lara Ewen • Dec. 6, 2023

Rochas appoints new ready-to-wear creative director

The Interparfums-owned French luxury house gave the job to Alessandro Vigilante, following the March departure of Charles de Vilmorin.

By Lara Ewen • Dec. 5, 2023

G-III names former PVH exec as chief growth and operations officer, reports flat sales

The apparel conglomerate appointed Dana Perlman to the newly created role and adjusted earnings guidance for its 2024 fiscal year.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 5, 2023

Guess walks inventory tightrope while retail buyers stay ‘very careful’ on purchasing

The apparel company has been cautious in its buying while trying to meet the needs of department stores and others who seek agility to meet demand. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 5, 2023

Tod’s Group names new creative director

Matteo Tamburini will be responsible for both womenswear and menswear. He succeeds Walter Chiapponi, who left the role in September.

By Lara Ewen • Dec. 4, 2023

Activewear brand Bandier seeks buyer for IP, assets

After facing headwinds, including supply chain challenges, the brand is now conducting an expedited sale process through a bankruptcy alternative.

By Dani James • Dec. 4, 2023

Shein’s IPO and its quest for legitimacy: analysts weigh in

A public offering from the fast fashion giant could provide capital opportunities in the mainstream market amid competition from the discount e-commerce sector.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 1, 2023

HanesBrands names new global vice president, chief marketing officer at Champion

The company has appointed former Canada Goose exec Richard Mcleod to spearhead strategy and positioning for the struggling athleticwear brand.

By Lara Ewen • Dec. 1, 2023

VF Corp lays off 500 salaried employees amid turnaround

The job cuts come weeks after an activist investor demanded the conglomerate slash $300 million in expenses.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 1, 2023

PVH reports increased earnings, but predicts a revenue slide in Q4

While the company is seeing success in positioning the Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein brands for growth, an analyst warns the company still has a long way to go.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 30, 2023

Ralph Lauren veteran takes CFO job at Vince

John Szczepanski takes on a role that has had significant turnover in recent months, as the struggling brand embarks on a turnaround.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 30, 2023

Saks to lay off 90 at Pennsylvania fulfillment center

The cuts are slated to begin in January as the e-commerce retailer shifts volume to more advanced facilities.

By Max Garland • Nov. 29, 2023

Farfetch calls off Q3 2023 earnings announcement

The results report was canceled the day before it was scheduled to occur and there is speculation that the company is planning to go private.

By Lara Ewen • Nov. 29, 2023

Temperley London sells majority stake to Dubai-based investment firm

The British luxury house’s namesake Alice Temperley will stay on as creative director while the brand looks to launch bags, shoes and ready-to-wear.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 29, 2023

Gucci staff in Rome strike to protest relocation plans

The move would shift the Kering-owned house’s design studio from Rome to Milan and affect a reported 153 out of 219 employees.

By Lara Ewen • Nov. 28, 2023

Shein reportedly files for IPO

The fast fashion giant had reportedly been eyeing the move all year, against a backdrop of scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers over its supply chain practices.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 28, 2023

Abercrombie & Fitch sales jump 20% in Q3

The company’s namesake brand posted 30% growth, while Hollister was up 11%. Now it’s a question of sustaining that momentum, analysts said.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 28, 2023

Golden Goose asks court to dismiss New Balance’s ‘dad shoe’ infringement complaint

The streetwear brand claims the athleticwear giant failed to allege its rights in the complaint over the Dad-Star sneaker.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 27, 2023

Kohl’s president, COO exits after less than a year

Dave Alves took on the roles this spring.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2023

Authentic inks licensing deal for Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy kids apparel

Centric brands will handle the design, manufacturing and distribution in the U.S. and Canada.

By Laurel Deppen • Updated Feb. 27, 2025

Columbia names new president of Sorel brand

Cory Long has previously held management and director roles at DC Shoes, Asics, Supra and Converse.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 17, 2023

Burberry profit drops 18%, joining other companies in a luxury slump

While revenues were up 4%, an 8% drop in wholesale and a 9% sales decline in the Americas has hurt the company’s overall outlook.

By Lara Ewen • Nov. 16, 2023

Sustainable Apparel Coalition CEO to step down

Amina Razvi will leave the nonprofit coalition of fashion industry brands in December.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 16, 2023

Amid another leadership shakeup, Nike hires ex-Amazon Fashion chief

Muge Erdirik Dogan spent 16 years at the e-commerce giant, leading the apparel business for three. Her hire is just one of a slew of changes Nike announced.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 16, 2023

On’s net sales jump 46.5% in Q3 as it plans to slow wholesale expansion

The athletics brand saw DTC net sales increase 54.6% and raised its full-year outlook again to project an annual growth rate of over 46%.

By Dani James • Nov. 15, 2023