Thom Browne CEO steps down amid dismal sales

Rodrigo Bazan will be succeeded by Nordstrom executive Sam Lobban, who steps into the role in September.

Strong Miu Miu sales lead to revenue growth at Prada Group

Gains were slower than in previous quarters and offset by declines at the Prada brand, which is still without a permanent CEO following the departure of Gianfranco D’Attis.

VF reports flat revenue, decline at Vans

The apparel conglomerate would have reported a revenue increase when excluding the skatewear brand, with The North Face and Timberland posting growth.

Kering suffers steep losses amid leadership and creative changes

The Gucci parent company posted a 46% net income decline for the first half of fiscal 2025, while Q2 revenue sank 18%.

Zegna Group sells shares in $126M deal

Singapore-based investment company Temasek Holdings will own a 10% stake in the Italy-based luxury firm once the transaction closes.

Temu doesn’t properly assess illegal products on its platform: EU Commission

The fast fashion giant remains under investigation for allegedly addictive design features and a lack of transparent recommendation system.

Depop names permanent CEO

Peter Semple, who officially takes the helm on Friday, has been serving in the role on an interim basis since May.

Skechers denies patent infringement in lawsuit over slip-ins

Kizik Designs claimed it invented the hands-free shoe category that Skechers has made a key part of its business.

Rebecca Minkoff shifts to a licensing model

The Sunrise Brands-owned label signed partnerships for handbags, loungewear, footwear and jewelry, but will retain control of its digital presence and retail network.

US, EU agree to lower tariffs in ‘framework’ deal

Most imports from the bloc would face a 15% tariff under the pact, U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Sunday.

Hoka brick-and-mortar stores ‘the primary venue for full-price sales’

With the brand’s customers tending to look for price breaks online, Deckers is looking to expand retail partnerships as well as its own stores.

LVMH profits tumble 22% as luxury headwinds persist

Fashion and leather goods revenue declined 8% for the first half of the year, although new creative directors at Dior and Loewe could change that trajectory.

High alert ahead of deadlines

The current tariff lull is the calm before the storm, according to Alvarez & Marsal’s consumer and retail group.

Klarna users can now list past purchases on Poshmark

The two companies are offering Posh Credit to first-time Klarna users ahead of the back-to-school shopping season.

Polo Ralph Lauren for Oak Bluffs collection debuts

The line celebrates the historically Black community on Martha’s Vineyard and was created as part of an ongoing partnership with Morehouse and Spelman Colleges.

The startup that wants to modernize tailoring

Logistics firm Atelier Society wants to change the way consumers and brands navigate garment fit and alterations, according to CEO Sophie Friedfeld-Gebaide.

Levi’s boosts inventory to navigate tariff, shipping disruptions

The apparel maker also expects ongoing transformation initiatives, including a consolidation of its distribution center network, to further insulate it from long-term impacts.

Fabletics launches collab with Malbon Golf co-founders

The 27-piece capsule marks the first time Stephen and Erica Malbon have co-designed a new collection distinct from their namesake brand.

Recommerce caucus launched in US Congress

The newly formed bipartisan caucus aims to support businesses spearheading the fast-growing secondhand economy.

Why American Eagle tapped Sydney Sweeney for its priciest campaign yet

CMO Craig Brommers explains how the star will help the retailer connect with a wider audience and introduce a more elevated approach to its styles.

Garment workers in Bangladesh report health issues due to heat

A new report from Climate Rights International found that in extreme heat conditions, workers need 50% more time to complete their tasks.

Vineyard Vines launches capsule with Zac Brown Band

The limited-edition collection of trucker caps, T-shirts and polos features logos from both brands.

Apparel, department stores struggling the most under US trade policy, analysis shows

A pause in some tariffs lessens the profitability hit, but costs are higher and “the consumer environment remains difficult,” Moody’s Ratings said.

Burberry stems its losses amid cost cuts

First quarter retail revenue was down 6%, but the decline marked a significant improvement over the same period last year.

Circularity in fashion is ‘mainstream’ but progress slowing: report

The 2025 Circular Fashion Index from Kearney found that a lack of a clear business case for circularity is holding up efforts.