Heydude taps Sydney Sweeney for campaign emphasizing comfort

The brand has an ambitious full-year goal to limit declines to 10% or less, and a lot is riding on the holiday quarter.

Lanvin Group pummeled by luxury sector troubles

Revenue dropped 20%, which the company attributed declines to “global market softness” and challenges in the wholesale market.

Calvin Klein debuts 2nd campaign featuring Jeremy Allen White

“The Bear” star’s previous marketing push for the PVH-owned brand generated $74 million in media impressions and led to a jump in underwear sales.

Adidas opts to avoid China in US product sourcing

The athleticwear brand is leaning on more localized supply chains to improve its speed and agility.

Asics tops sneaker resale growth chart

StockX reported that while demand for mainstream labels such as Nike dropped, Yeezy, Fear of God and other “challenger brands” have shifted the secondhand landscape.

ThredUp, Vestiaire Collective join petition to end taxation on secondhand apparel

A coalition led by American Circular Textiles says ending “double taxation” would encourage a circular economy.

Grey Goose links with tennis star for fashion-forward US Open campaign

The vodka brand and Frances Tiafoe are going all-in on style for a social media content series and a giveaway offering premium seats at the tournament. 

Dolly Parton launches beauty line

A collection of four lipsticks is available online now, with a full in-store rollout scheduled to begin in 2025.

Shein reports 2 cases of child labor in its supply chain

The fast fashion giant discovered the cases last year, and suspended orders from the manufacturers pending “appropriate remediation.”

Canadian National to resume operations, CPKC stoppage continues

The union and representatives from both railroads are meeting this morning to continue negotiations.

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Shein sues Temu for copyright infringement, fraud

The fast fashion giant claims that its rival mimicked it on social media and operated an illegitimate e-commerce marketplace.

Canada’s major rail carriers shut down

With no new labor deal, Canadian National and CPKC locked out union workers shortly after midnight Thursday.

Universal Standard’s CEO talks inclusivity, legacy and brand-building

As Polina Veksler expands her business, she also wants to push the fashion industry to be more size inclusive.

Uniqlo sister brand to open store, launch e-commerce in US

GU is opening its first flagship storefront in New York City.

Repreve launches filament yarn, insulation materials made from recycled polyester

The new products are part of holding company Unifi’s goal to recycle 1.5 billion T-shirts’ worth of textile waste by 2030.

Spanx founder launches shoe brand Sneex

Three years after selling a majority stake in her shapewear brand to Blackstone, Sara Blakely has set out to reimagine high heels.

Steve Madden sells Greats to Unified Commerce Group

The upscale sneaker label will join apparel brands Frank And Oak and Spiritual Gangster on the growing retail platform.

Guess CFO resigns after one year

The finance chief’s abrupt departure comes on the heels of the apparel manufacturer’s deal earlier this year to buy the trendy fashion brand Rag & Bone.

Wrangler launches Hot Wheels collaboration

The Kontoor-owned brand is positioning the capsule as “nostalgia-driven” following last year’s successful Barbie collection.

Fabrizio Freda prepares to step down as Estée Lauder CEO

Freda has been at the helm for 16 years and will exit in the midst of a turnaround that has entailed layoffs and other leadership change.

Hudson Jeans announces collab with model Brooks Nader

The 17-piece collection, which debuts in spring 2025, will include a new denim silhouette for the brand.

Goodwill launches secondhand textile traceability study

The new effort follows a two-year pilot program in which the nonprofit found that about 60% of the studied material was recyclable through existing tech.

Deckers sells Sanuk to apparel brand

The footwear brand will become part of Lolë Brands as the athleticwear company eyes portfolio expansion.

What would the demise of de minimis mean for supply chains?

E-commerce companies rely on the exemption to sell U.S. consumers low-cost goods. Experts say they need to be prepared for a change.

Tapestry sales fall amid decreasing revenue at Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman

The Coach brand remained flat, while its owner still looks to close its acquisition of rival firm Capri by the end of the calendar year.