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  Brooks Brothers collabs with Prince on tennis capsule

  The co-branded collection features tops and track sets, and its July launch coincides with the Wimbledon Championships in England.

  Brands

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  Levi Strauss to lay off hundreds with Kentucky distribution center closure

  The company is changing its distribution strategy from an owned model to a mix of owned and third-party operated centers.

  Brands

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  LVMH names new chairman and CEO of LVMH Americas

  Michael Burke, who previously led LVMH’s fashion group, will be responsible for representing the luxury fashion conglomerate in North and South America.

  Corporate/Finance

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  Coach’s leather could pose deforestation threat: report

  An investigation by environmental nonprofit Earthsight said the Tapestry-owned brand is at risk of sourcing leather linked to illegal cattle ranching in Brazil.

  Sustainability

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  Trump rolls out reciprocal tariffs for Japan, Bangladesh, others

  The U.S. detailed the rates it will impose on imports from certain countries starting Aug. 1 in identical letters shared by the president Monday.

  Updated July 10, 2025

  Sourcing

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  Shein fined $47M for misleading promotions in France

  An investigation by the country’s antitrust authority found that more than half of the fast fashion company’s promotions involved no real price reduction.

  Sustainability

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  Steve Madden’s chief merchandising officer exits

  Karla Frieders voluntarily resigned after more than 26 years with the company, and there are no plans to appoint a successor.

  Sourcing

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  Can Lululemon make a federal case out of ‘dupe culture’?

  In a lawsuit against Costco over a variety of apparel designs, the athleisure brand laments the proliferation of “LululemonDupes” on social media.

  Brands

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  Brandy Melville sues Shein for copyright infringement, unfair competition

  Shein is accused of selling an item based on a Brandy Melville photo and sending a dupe instead, a lawsuit says.

  Brands

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  US, Vietnam reach trade deal, Trump says

  Stateside imports from Vietnam will be subject to a 20% tariff under the agreement, the president announced Wednesday.

  Sourcing

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  Victoria Beckham inks eyewear deal with Safilo

  The 10-year global agreement includes both optical and sun lines and is set to debut in January 2026.

  Brands

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  As revenue falls 10%, Nike preps for $1B tariff hit

  At the same time, the brand is restructuring teams around key sports and touted “significant progress” on rightsizing its classic footwear franchises.

  Sourcing

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  StockX names sneaker veteran as senior director of community, engagement

  Brendan Dunne will also become a brand ambassador for the resale platform.

  Updated July 1, 2025

  Brands

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  H&M Group inks multi-year Circulose partnership

  The fast fashion retailer plans to replace “a substantial share of the virgin viscose” it uses with fiber from the recycled textile manufacturer.

  Sustainability

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  Fashion trade shows still ahead in 2025

  These conferences, conventions and runway presentations connect buyers, designers, executives and insiders with the trends that shape the industry’s future.

  Updated June 23, 2025

  Sourcing

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  Saks Global $600M deal with bondholders includes $200M in new financing

  As the holidays loom and past vendor payments come due, the package replaces a previous proposal for $350 million in new financing.

  Brands

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  Apparel stays resilient as personal luxury goods market contracts

  Ultra high-end products and aspirational items are leading an otherwise struggling sector, according to a new report from Bain & Company.

  Consumer Behavior

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  Vera Wang to launch ready-to-wear in Europe through new licensing agreement

  Following the acquisition by WHP Global earlier this year, the brand will create womenswear and menswear lines to be distributed across the continent.

  Brands

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  Consumers care about climate change and expect businesses to act, new report finds

  A study from Getty Images found that the vast majority of consumers believe businesses should use their resources to improve society and the environment.

  Sustainability

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  Customers are ditching Shein and Temu. Can Amazon win them over?

  Third-party sellers that fulfill orders through the e-commerce giant’s network may stand to gain as the fast fashion giants face heightened tariffs.

  Consumer Behavior

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  K-leather ban reintroduced in US Senate

  The Kangaroo Protection Act prohibits the sale and manufacturing of products made from kangaroo skin and carries fines of up to $10,000.

  Sourcing

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  Stores veteran departs as Saks Global further streamlines operations

  Larry Bruce, who was at Neiman Marcus for nearly a decade before jumping to Saks Fifth Avenue in 2003, is leaving the luxury conglomerate.

  Corporate/Finance

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  Skechers go-private deal granted antitrust clearance, but faces another hurdle

  A shareholder group filed a motion asking the footwear company to refrain from closing the deal.

  Brands

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  ‘False solutions’ undermine climate goals at Shein, Lululemon

  Five fashion companies strengthened their emission reduction targets but lacked a convincing plan for achieving them, according to NewClimate Institute.

  Sustainability

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  How ditching Pride now could hurt brands later

  Some retailers that once wholeheartedly celebrated and supported the LGBTQ+ community have pulled away. What if they want to rejoin the party?

  Consumer Behavior

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