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  • An aerial view of a Skechers store in the mall.
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    Skechers sued by investor group over go-private deal

    A lawsuit alleges the footwear giant violated federal securities law by failing to disclose important information to shareholders.

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    Retrieved from Mizuno on June 03, 2025
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    Mizuno to phase out kangaroo leather

    The company said it planned to gradually stop using the marsupial skin in its products but didn’t give a specific timeline.

  • A Saks storefront in Chicago.
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    Saks Global rescues its holiday with $350M in new financing

    Without the infusion, the luxury department store company would struggle to pay vendors ahead of the critical season, analysts say.

  • A person in a black hooded sweatshirt and jeans walks down a runway. In the background are multicolored ribbons hanging from the ceiling.
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    Jonathan Anderson will lead fashion at Dior

    The former Loewe creative director is the first designer to helm women’s, men’s and haute couture since house founder Christian Dior.

  • Daniel De Jesus Krueger sits in a chair for a professional headshot.
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    StockX names new head of creative

    Daniel De Jesus Krueger, who previously worked with LeBron James and the Nike Brand Studio, will be responsible for the resale platform’s creative vision.

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    Gap Inc. braces for as much as $300M in tariff-related costs

    As import levies threaten the apparel retailer’s momentum, including a potential $150 million hit to margins, executives said pricing won’t change.

  • An Adidas sign hangs outside a store.
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    Adidas ‘does not own all stripes,’ Steve Madden says in lawsuit

    The footwear brand is asking a federal judge to confirm that two of its sneaker designs don’t infringe on Adidas’ three-stripe trademark.

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    Human rights abuse documented in global leather supply chain

    A new report from the Fair Labor Association uncovered violations including child labor and discrimination.

  • A black store banner reads "Victoria's Secret."
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    Victoria’s Secret shuts down website in response to security incident

    Although stores are open, the company has also halted some in-store services as it works to fully restore operations. 

  • A view of the United States Court of International Trade in New York City, on June 22, 2019.
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    US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs

    The Court of International Trade said the president overstepped his authority, halting various duties. After an appeal, the ruling has been paused.

    Updated May 29, 2025
  • Maria Grazia Chiuri stands on the runway while a crowd applauds her.
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    Maria Grazia Chiuri exits Dior Women

    The house’s first woman creative director showed her last collection for the label earlier this week.

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    Consumers rate quality over politics: report

    Shoppers care about a brand’s values but also look for consistent messaging, durability and affordability, according to Kearney Consumer Institute.

  • A model is a voluminous fur coat walks down a runway.
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    Capri reports dismal fourth quarter

    The proposed sale of Versace to Prada Group may help pay down debt, but steep losses at Michael Kors and soft sales at Jimmy Choo continued to drag down revenue.

  • A Shein logo displayed on a laptop against a dark background.
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    Shein infringes on EU consumer protection laws

    The European Commission is asking the fast fashion giant to address potential issues, including fake discounts and pressure selling.

    Updated May 28, 2025
  • A Dr. Martens storefront in a mall.
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    Dr. Martens hires Nike vet as Americas president

    Paul Zadoff is joining the footwear brand as it works to drive demand for its boots in the U.S.

  • A Nike storefront at The Grove shopping center in Los Angeles, California.
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    Nike to return to Amazon, raise prices

    The sportswear giant will sell on the U.S. site after six years away. Meanwhile, prices are going up for many of its footwear products.

  • Lighted Asics store exterior, as seen from the outside at night.
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    Asics stops kangaroo skin usage, following Adidas

    The Japan-based athleticwear company plans to end its use of k-leather by the end of 2025.

  • President Donald Trump speaks to reporters with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson.
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    Trump calls for 50% tariffs on EU

    The duties are slated to take effect July 9 as the bloc and the U.S. reengage on trade talks, the president said.

  • Models stand on a filigree staircase and applaud as more models and designer Ralph Lauren looks on from a balcony.
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    Ralph Lauren revenue exceeds expectations

    The company posted sales growth in every region, with Europe up 12% and China up more than 20%.

  • Recover's recycled cotton is on a factory conveyer belt.
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    Recycled cotton fiber company opens facility in Central America

    The plant is part of a joint venture between Recover and textile manufacturer Intradeco to boost recycled materials and nearshoring.

  • A display window below a blank banner that reads "Victoria's Secret" and contains three photos: A closeup portrait of a person's face, a perfume bottle, and a zoomed out portrait of the person.
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    Victoria’s Secret adopts poison pill to halt hostile takeover

    The maneuver is in response to the “substantial accumulation” of shares by investment firm BBRC International, which just launched its own lingerie brand.

  • A closeup of a person's shoes, light grey Vans.
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    Vans revenue tumbles more than 20% as transformation plan continues

    VF said that excluding the skatewear brand’s results, the company would have seen revenue grow.

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    Reju prepares to commercially expand its polyester recycling

    The company expects to open its first large-scale plant and eventually plans to regenerate as many as 300 million articles per year.

  • Urban Outfitters SoHo Nike Shop
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    Urban Outfitters’ in-store experiential concept goes after Gen Z — first with Nike

    The apparel retailer debuted the On Rotation concept as a way to fuel discovery shaped by the generation’s favorite brands. 

  • A closeup of a blue Adidas logo sign hanging outside a store.
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    Adidas quietly exits the kangaroo skin trade

    The athleticwear giant said it stopped buying leather made from the marsupials in 2024 and it will end production of products containing the material this year.