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VF lays off about 400 employees
The Vans owner said the cuts are part of the company’s ongoing turnaround strategy.
By Laurel Deppen • May 2, 2025 -
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Sephora stakes its claim in skin care with multichannel campaign
“Skin Obsessed” riffs on the realities of complex self-care routines and spans CTV, online video, paid social and streaming audio.
By Jessica Deyo • May 2, 2025 -
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Adidas: If tariffs stay, ‘of course there will be price increases’
CEO Bjørn Gulden stressed that they have not been implemented yet, though, and the retailer will follow the lead of others in the market.
By Cara Salpini • May 1, 2025 -
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Miu Miu sales jump 60% in Prada Group’s first quarter
The Prada brand posted sluggish retail results, but the company’s overall revenue rose 13% ahead of its planned Versace acquisition.
By Lara Ewen • April 30, 2025 -
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Loewe unseats Miu Miu as the world’s hottest brand
Jonathan Anderson’s exit propels his former label to the top of the Lyst Index for the first quarter of 2025.
By Lara Ewen • April 30, 2025 -
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Online retailers in the US spent an average of $400k on AI last year
Despite aiming that investment at customer experience, 30% of executives told Storyblok that the tech only slightly improved the shopper’s experience.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 30, 2025 -
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Amazon and Saks Fifth Avenue launch luxury e-commerce storefront
The partnership will feature an assortment of high-end men’s and women’s brands, including Balmain, Stella McCartney and Fear of God.
By Lara Ewen • April 29, 2025 -
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Gap launches 2nd collab with Dôen
The collection with the womenswear brand includes vintage-inspired styles as well as a foray into menswear.
By Laurel Deppen • April 29, 2025 -
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Hudson’s Bay gives up on final 7 stores, including Canada’s last Saks 5th Avenue location
The liquidation is the end of a retailer whose roots date to the 1600s, and leaves a big gap for many brands and their Canadian customers.
By Daphne Howland • April 28, 2025 -
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Men’s Wearhouse expands ‘Made in USA’ program
The “American Bespoke” collection was designed in partnership with Joseph Abboud and produced in the company’s Massachusetts factory.
By Howard Ruben • April 25, 2025 -
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Skechers announces record sales but pulls guidance
The footwear giant saw both wholesale and DTC sales rise but cautioned that current trade policies have created macroeconomic uncertainty.
By Lara Ewen • April 25, 2025 -
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Thom Browne wholesale down nearly 50% in the first quarter
As owner Ermenegildo Zegna Group shifts its sales strategy, modest increases in the DTC channel only partially offset declines elsewhere.
By Lara Ewen • April 25, 2025 -
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Gucci sales nosedive 25% as Kering losses deepen
The luxury conglomerate posted a company-wide revenue decline of 14% in Q1 and announced store closures amid a downturn in both wholesale and retail earnings.
By Lara Ewen • April 24, 2025 -
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Shein, Temu to raise prices due to tariff impact
The fast fashion companies didn’t specify the extent of the cost increases, but posted identical notices on their websites.
By Laurel Deppen • April 24, 2025 -
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Calvin Klein owner plans warehouse utilization boost
PVH Corp. currently uses about half of its U.S. facilities' capacity, but it aims to change that with consolidation and insourcing.
By Max Garland • April 23, 2025 -
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The North Face shoes recalled due to fall risk
More than 15,000 customers that bought the brand’s Shellista V Mid Waterproof boots are eligible for a refund.
By Laurel Deppen • April 23, 2025 -
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Coach lands partnership with WNBA
Under the deal, the Tapestry-owned brand becomes the official handbag partner of the league.
By Laurel Deppen • April 22, 2025 -
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Saks Global to close fulfillment center, cut 450 jobs
The luxury department store joins Kohl’s in being particularly vulnerable to tariffs’ impact on consumer spending, according to Moody’s Ratings analysts.
By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2025 -
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Lovesac taps Crocs veteran as first chief brand and marketing officer
As chief marketing officer at the footwear brand, Heidi Cooley had a digital and social-first approach to driving growth.
By Howard Ruben • April 21, 2025 -
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Capezio sold after more than a century of family ownership
Argand Partners said it plans to “modernize” the dancewear brand through licensing agreements and product innovation.
By Laurel Deppen • April 21, 2025 -
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Hermès preps to raise US prices in response to tariffs
The France-based luxury house previously said it expects American customers to remain loyal despite cost increases.
By Laurel Deppen • April 18, 2025 -
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How retailers are connecting with younger shoppers
From Sephora embracing its status as a Gen Alpha “playground” to Coach’s Gen Z-focused store concept, retailers are leaning in.
By Cara Salpini • April 18, 2025 -
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A dozen creative director changes in the first quarter of 2025
As the fashion industry faces tariff pressures and a consumer spending pullback, designer shifts could offer new visions but risk alienating loyal customers.
By Lara Ewen • April 18, 2025 -
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Jonathan Anderson is the next artistic director of Dior Men
The designer fills the role at the LVMH-owned house after an 11-year tenure at Loewe.
By Laurel Deppen • April 17, 2025 -
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Brunello Cucinelli continues to expect double-digit growth despite tough economy
The Italy-based luxury house saw its first quarter revenue grow 10.5%, with growth across all regions.
By Laurel Deppen • April 17, 2025
