Brands: Page 17
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VF sells Supreme for $1.5B
Luxury eyewear company EssilorLuxottica agreed to buy the brand.
By Laurel Deppen • July 17, 2024 -
Ralph Lauren hires Levi’s exec as new tech chief
Christopher Conrad is taking over as chief digital and technology officer ahead of Janet Sherlock’s upcoming retirement.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 17, 2024 -
Pacsun steps into men’s activewear category
The new collection follows last year’s brand expansion of women’s activewear, which included a dedicated storefront.
By Laurel Deppen • July 16, 2024 -
Richemont Q1 sales down 19% in Asia Pacific
The company posted a 1% overall sales decline as rebounds in the Americas and a strong uptick in Japan failed to compensate for weak comps out of China.
By Lara Ewen • July 16, 2024 -
Burberry retail revenue plummets 22% in first quarter
The results were posted on the same day the brand named a new CEO and comes against a backdrop of continuing luxury sector challenges.
By Lara Ewen • July 15, 2024 -
Burberry names new CEO
Joshua Schulman replaces Jonathan Akeroyd as the luxury fashion house faces challenging economic headwinds.
By Lara Ewen • July 15, 2024 -
Shein X launches collab with Monse
The collection is among the fast fashion giant’s first luxury brand collaborations as it works to boost its legitimacy.
By Laurel Deppen • July 15, 2024 -
Marquee partners with G-III, JS Group on BCBG
The deal, which begins in 2025, includes brand expansions in women’s ready-to-wear, sportswear, swimwear and occasionwear.
By Lara Ewen • July 15, 2024 -
Temu children’s sleepwear recalled due to burn hazard
More than 68,000 items were recalled for violating flammability standards, but no injuries have been reported.
By Laurel Deppen • July 12, 2024 -
Urban Outfitters blends physical, digital with back-to-school campaign
The retailer’s “Shift Happens” campaign brings influencer-created Pinterest boards to life at a two-day activation in New York.
By Sara Karlovitch • July 12, 2024 -
Chubbies signs branded license deal with Team USA, Olympic Heritage
The multi-year collaboration includes an initial Paris 2024 themed collection with additional capsules to drop later this summer.
By Lara Ewen • July 12, 2024 -
American Exchange Group acquires Island Surf Company
The brand will continue to be led by Joe O’Brien and is set to become part of White Mountain Footwear.
By Lara Ewen • July 11, 2024 -
Shein invests $270M to create Circularity Fund in EU, UK
The fast fashion giant said the money will support startups as well as more mature businesses working in the textile-to-textile recycling space.
By Laurel Deppen • July 11, 2024 -
Temu holding company hit with class action lawsuit
Whaleco allegedly sent Temu marketing texts to numbers listed on the national do-not-call registry, according to the complaint.
By Laurel Deppen • Updated July 10, 2024 -
Mulberry appoints new CEO
Andrea Baldo, formerly of Ganni, joins the luxury fashion brand in September and replaces Thierry Andretta, who is exiting the company immediately.
By Lara Ewen • July 9, 2024 -
Giorgio Armani to present spring-summer womenswear in New York
The October show is the designer’s first runway show in the city in more than a decade and coincides with the opening of a new Madison Avenue location.
By Lara Ewen • July 9, 2024 -
Shein and Temu must detail compliance with EU law
The European Commission wants the fast fashion giants to confirm that their online interfaces aren’t designed to deceive or manipulate users.
By Laurel Deppen • July 3, 2024 -
Hoka’s latest avian-themed ads look to shore up favor among runners
Establishing a stronger connection to runners comes as legacy rivals like Nike have seen their foothold in the community slip.
By Peter Adams • July 3, 2024 -
Levi Strauss moves away from insourced logistics network
The brand’s shift to a hybrid model that includes 3PLs intends to cut costs and grow its direct-to-consumer channels.
By Kelly Stroh • July 2, 2024 -
Roller skating brand Flipper’s World names fashion insider CEO
The company, owned by model Liberty Ross in partnership with musician Usher, hired former Fear of God COO Eddie Bromberg ahead of its apparel launch.
By Lara Ewen • July 1, 2024 -
Nike expects more revenue declines ahead after ‘sluggish’ Q4
CEO John Donahoe said the company is “embracing a more balanced approach” to DTC and wholesale after a rough set of numbers.
By Cara Salpini • July 1, 2024 -
Skechers supplier accused of using forced labor
The shoe material maker and two other vendors joined the Department of Homeland Security’s list of companies banned from importing goods into the U.S.
By Kelly Stroh • June 28, 2024 -
Lanvin names Peter Copping artistic director
The former head of Balenciaga couture will be the first creative lead at the luxury house since the April 2023 departure of Bruno Sialelli.
By Lara Ewen • June 27, 2024 -
Deep Dive
Calvin Klein’s Jeremy Allen White ads turned heads, but the biggest impact may be to the brand’s image
“The Bear” star’s images generated $74 million in media impact value amid a years-long effort by holding company PVH to make the line more desirable.
By Laurel Deppen • June 27, 2024 -
Temu is a ‘data-theft business,’ Arkansas attorney general says in lawsuit
The complaint alleges the fast fashion company collects users’ personal information without permission.
By Laurel Deppen • June 26, 2024