Brands: Page 2

  • Founder Sara Blakely leaning back in a chair and wearing a pair of Sneex shoes.
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    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.

    By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 21, 2024
  • Four white sneakers with contrasting dark stripes are posed on a tri-tone background.
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    Courtesy of Unified Commerce Group
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    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.

    By • Aug. 20, 2024
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    "Guess Jeans Label" by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    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.

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 20, 2024
  • Two people stand back to back in front of a purple sky backdrop. They are wearing heavily logoed Hot Wheels and Wrangler shirts.
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    Wrangler launches Hot Wheels collaboration

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

    By • Aug. 19, 2024
  • A denim display with the word Hudson in the foreground.
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    Photo illustration by https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/general-views-of-the-denim-display-during-the-hudson-jeans-news-photo/821352218?adppopup=true/Fashion Dive; photograph by Joshua Blanchard via Getty Images
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    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.

    By • Aug. 16, 2024
  • A close up of a Kate Spade New York sign hanging above a store front.
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    Spencer Platt via Getty Images
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    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.  

    By • Aug. 15, 2024
  • A close up of a store display of Sanuk shoes. Individual shoes in patterns such as polka dots and stripes are pictured next to each other.
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    Angela Weiss via Getty Images
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    Deckers sells Sanuk to apparel brand

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

    By • Aug. 15, 2024
  • A person in midair for an Allbirds campaign
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    Allbirds CMO on why brand building is key to company’s turnaround plan

    CMO Kelly Olmstead discussed how the sneaker brand is investing more in awareness-driven channels to weather a challenging period for business.

    By Peter Adams • Aug. 15, 2024
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    Courtesy of Trove
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    Trove acquires competing resale platform Recurate

    The company will oversee 44 partner labels and control up to 80% of branded resale traffic as a result of the deal.

    By • Aug. 14, 2024
  • ThredUp warehouse, packaging.
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    Courtesy of ThredUp
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    ThredUp to exit Europe

    The secondhand apparel company is also exploring strategic alternatives for Remix. Meanwhile, it reported a drop of nearly 4% in revenue in Q2.

    By Kaarin Vembar • Aug. 14, 2024
  • A person is seen holding a phone with the Temu app. They are viewing a shirt.
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    Screenshot: Temu

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    Temu beats out Amazon for budget-conscious consumers: report

    Survey data found that shoppers who purchased from both e-commerce giants think Temu is cheaper but Amazon is more convenient.

    By • Aug. 14, 2024
  • Models sit on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York holding handbags featuring artwork.
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    Courtesy of MET x Sprayground
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    The Met launches bag collaboration with Sprayground

    The collection of backpacks, handbags, totes and duffles features work inspired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, with embedded QR codes to encourage customers to learn more.

    By • Aug. 13, 2024
  • Three models are seen wearing clothing from Shein's collaboration with Betty Boop in a 1950's style diner.
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    Shein launches 3 new collabs

    The fast fashion giant is diversifying its approach to partnerships with a capsule focused on school supplies and another with a digital artist.

    By • Aug. 13, 2024
  • Four people in outdoor gear climb up a dirt mountain, as seen from behind.
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    Courtesy of Stefan Kohli for RC Outdoor Supply
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    Pacsun and Reese Cooper partner on outerwear collection

    RC Outdoor Supply features men’s and women’s outerwear and technical apparel, and is available through e-commerce and retail channels.

    By • Aug. 12, 2024
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    Courtesy of Ralph Lauren
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    Meet the manufacturers of Team USA’s Olympic ceremony apparel

    Backed entirely by domestic supply chains, Ralph Lauren and at least six apparel manufacturers made everything from the wool to the belts worn by the athletes.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Aug. 12, 2024
  • Ten models wearing various pieces of Perry Ellis clothing are seen posing during New York Fashion Week.
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    John Lamparski via Getty Images
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    Perry Ellis inks licensing deal for home goods

    The agreement with Pegasus Home Fashions will include bedding for Original Penguin, Laundry by Shelli Segal and Rafaella.

    By • Aug. 12, 2024
  • A model in a leopard print coat comes down a white spiral staircase.
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    Jamie McCarthy via Getty Images
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    Capri revenue tumbles in Q1 amid softening luxury market

    Losses accelerate as the Versace, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo owner’s pending merger with Tapestry awaits regulatory approval.

    By • Aug. 9, 2024
  • A product shot of Willy Chavarria's new shoe. It is a black oxford with a heel.
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    Courtesy of Allen Edmonds
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    Willy Chavarria steps into footwear with new collab

    The designer’s collaboration with the Allen Edmonds brand aims to create an “unformal” shoe.

    By • Updated Aug. 14, 2024
  • Two people walk side by side down the street wearing coats.
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    Jeremy Moeller via Getty Images
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    Bloomingdale’s and Rebag collaborate on luxury resale

    The department store’s e-commerce site offers a 2,500-piece collection of pre-owned handbags, watches and fine jewelry, and in-store sales will follow.

    By • Aug. 8, 2024
  • The toe of a shoe pokes out from the left bottom corner.
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    Courtesy of Adidas
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    Adidas global operations exec Martin Shankland to step down

    After a nearly 30-year career, Shankland’s responsibilities will be passed on to CFO Harm Ohlmeyer and Senior Vice President of Sourcing Hoa Ly.

    By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 8, 2024
  • The HanesBrands headquarters in North Carolina is pictured.
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    Courtesy of HanesBrands
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    HanesBrands to become ‘simpler, more focused business’ following Champion sale

    The innerwear company saw Q2 net sales decline 4% year over year.

    By • Aug. 8, 2024
  • Activewear on display as seen through a storefront window.
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    Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images
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    Wolverine revenue falls nearly 30%

    Despite declines at three of its largest brands, the Merrell parent company’s CEO said the results were better than expected.

    By • Aug. 8, 2024
  • A close up of a person's rolled up jeans and sneakers. The sneakers a Vans in denim.
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    Keith Tsuji via Getty Images
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    VF revenue remains down despite ‘modest improvement’ at Vans

    The struggling sneaker brand is showing signs of recovery in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as its holding company works to boost its desirability.

    By • Aug. 7, 2024
  • Models in red and black clothing pass each other on a runway during a fashion show as an audience watches.
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    Arturo Holmes via Getty Images
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    Ralph Lauren net income up 28%

    The firm bucked larger luxury industry trends as global DTC sales increased, but North America revenue dropped amid wholesale declines.

    By • Aug. 7, 2024
  • Shoppers walking by an Under Armour store.
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    Under Armour chief consumer officer exits as 26-year Adidas veteran joins the brand

    Jim Dausch is leaving at the end of the month as Eric Liedtke, former brand president at Adidas, joins the company to lead brand strategy.

    By Cara Salpini • Aug. 7, 2024