Authentic Brands Group to acquire Boardriders

Buying Billabong and Quiksilver’s parent company aligns with ABG's goal to grow its international presence.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 4, 2023

Outsiders are taking over fashion companies. Are they here to stay?

Fashion companies are looking beyond their ranks to find leaders who are well versed in technology and supply chain issues.

By Christopher Blomquist • April 3, 2023

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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.

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Express faces NYSE delisting

The apparel retailer may enact a reverse stock split — subject to board and stockholder approval — in order to reach compliance. 

By Kaarin Vembar • April 3, 2023

Roberto Cavalli taps Dsquared2 alum as new CEO

Sergio Azzolari will be expected to continue the brand’s turnaround after it filed for bankruptcy protection in 2019.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 3, 2023

Inventory up 34% at PVH as orders ship faster, earlier

As supply chain disruption eases, the owner of the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands is getting back to normal product flow.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 3, 2023

Under Armour names Steph Curry president of Curry Brand in expanded partnership

As part of the deal, Curry’s influence at the brand will now expand to include golf, women’s, youth and sportstyle categories.

By Cara Salpini • March 31, 2023

Moschino’s general manager, Stefano Secchi, is out

The departure comes after a tumultuous month for the house, which recently saw the exit of Creative Director Jeremy Scott and Michelle Stein, president of parent company Aeffe’s USA division.

By Lara Ewen • March 31, 2023

Lululemon revenue surges 30% in 2022, but Mirror drags down results

The retailer took a $443 million impairment charge on the home workout business in Q4 as it pivots to an app-focused content model.

By Cara Salpini • March 29, 2023

J. Crew undergoes layoffs

The apparel retailer has “made decisions to support efficiency and long-term growth,” according to a company spokesperson. 

By Kaarin Vembar • March 28, 2023

Scotch & Soda acquired by Bluestar Alliance

The fashion lifestyle brand filed for bankruptcy in the Netherlands last week, and now joins a portfolio that includes Justice and Brookstone.

By Dani James • March 27, 2023

Fed hikes main rate by quarter-point, notes ‘resilient’ banking system

The central bank tightened borrowing costs despite banking instability as inflation persists well above its 2% target.

By Jim Tyson • March 22, 2023

Nike touts ‘tremendous progress’ on inventory as sales grow 14%

Much of the retailer’s recent revenue surge has been driven by markdowns, analysts said, and inventory is still up 16% year over year.

By Cara Salpini • March 22, 2023

Jeremy Scott exits creative director role at Moschino

The American designer took over in 2013 and brought his signature sense of humor to the whimsical Italian luxury brand.

By Lara Ewen • March 21, 2023

Fashion makeover: 5 ways to rethink the industry in 2023

Analysts say brands have to look beyond NFTs and buzzy collaborations to bring greater agility to its supply chain, transparency to its sustainability efforts and practicality to its tech adoption. 

By Lara Ewen , Shaun Lucas • March 20, 2023

‘An existential threat’: Brands react to Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse

SVB was closed on Friday and taken over by federal regulators, leaving some brands in the dark about how they would access their capital.

By Dani James • March 13, 2023

More shakeup at Gap Inc. as sales fall, losses mount

The apparel retailer said it’s close to naming a new CEO, but announced the exit of a few executives, including Athleta chief Mary Beth Laughton.

By Daphne Howland • March 10, 2023

Nike taps new head of women’s, DEI

Changes on the DTC side of the business will help support its digital-led strategy, the company said.

By Cara Salpini • March 8, 2023

Levi’s CEO: ‘The skinny jean is not going anywhere’

Baggy styles are on-trend and selling, but the closet staple is hanging around. Meanwhile, the company sees inventory returning to normal by mid-year.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 26, 2023