Rocking the boat shoe: Sperry’s search for a lifeline

Wolverine is looking to unload its 88-year-old lifestyle footwear brand, but finding the right buyer is a hard sell.

By Lara Ewen • Updated Nov. 20, 2023

PVH Corp. sells innerwear brands in a $160M deal

Warners, Olga and True & Co. will move to privately-held Basic Resources at the end of November.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 13, 2023

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Richemont sales rise 6% in H1, led by double-digit growth in Asia

Sales in the Americas were soft, however, and the company’s online sales dropped 7% as it prepared to finalize its sale of YNAP to Farfetch.

By Lara Ewen • Nov. 13, 2023

Davide Renne, newly appointed creative director for Moschino, has died

The designer, who took on the role on Nov. 1, was set to show his first collection for the house in February.

By Lara Ewen • Updated Nov. 13, 2023

HanesBrands activewear sales down 16.8% as it considers Champion deal

Hanes had previously announced a licensing deal with G-III Apparel Group as Champion undergoes a revamp.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 10, 2023

Capri reports 8.6% revenue drop ahead of Tapestry merger

A new Michael Kors e-commerce website resulted in $50 million of unanticipated Q2 losses, but every brand in the company’s stable suffered high single-digit declines.

By Lara Ewen • Nov. 10, 2023

Allbirds Q3 revenue drops over 21%, forecasts soft holiday season

The lifestyle brand reported a higher net loss and a decline in gross profit, with one analyst characterizing it as a "disastrous quarter."

By Dani James • Nov. 10, 2023

Tapestry reports flat revenue and mild sales growth for Coach ahead of Capri merger

Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman saw declines as consumer appetite for high-end goods continues to wane.

By Lara Ewen • Nov. 9, 2023

Temu app contains ‘most dangerous’ spyware in circulation: class action lawsuit

The complaint alleges that the fast fashion giant gains access to “literally everything on your phone” once its app is downloaded.

By Laurel Deppen • Updated Nov. 13, 2023

Yeezy brings in $375M for Adidas in Q3, as overall net sales fall 6.4%

The company is undecided about how to handle remaining stock from a collaboration it nixed a year ago over problematic behavior from Ye.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 9, 2023

Timberland global brand president to step down

Susie Mulder is leaving the VF Corp.-owned brand after two and a half years.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 9, 2023

Crocs tightens inventory control, including in ‘gray market’ channels

The company stopped price matching with unauthorized sellers on Amazon and took corrective action against a distributor diverting to the U.S. without permission.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 8, 2023

Ralph Lauren revenue up slightly as North American declines slow

The company also reported strong sales in Asia, with China up 20% and the region up 10% overall.

By Lara Ewen • Nov. 8, 2023

Steve Madden reports flat revenue, decreases full-year outlook

The company, which experienced wholesale challenges this year, recently added a new apparel brand to its portfolio.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 8, 2023

PVH Corp. names new global brand president of Tommy Hilfiger

Lea Rytz Goldman, previously with H&M and COS, will take over the role in spring succeeding Avery Baker.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 8, 2023

Willy Chavarria named American Menswear Designer of the Year: CFDA

Khaite, Maria Cornejo, The Row and others also received honors during the 2023 awards ceremony.

By Lara Ewen • Nov. 7, 2023

Foot Locker hypes up holidays with major brands, NBA stars

The campaign features Nike, Puma and Adidas alongside basketball’s biggest names and arrives as the retailer launches a sneaker-focused brand platform.

By Chris Kelly • Nov. 7, 2023

Nike launches patent infringement complaint against Skechers, New Balance

The patents in question concern Nike’s Flyknit upper technology.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 7, 2023

Kontoor Brands Q3 revenue rises 8%, supported by its best-selling Barbie collection

Both its Wrangler and Lee Jeans brands have invested heavily in collabs and attracted newer, younger customers as a result.

By Lara Ewen • Nov. 6, 2023

EBay opens streetwear pop-up in New York City

“Canal Street Wear” will sell authenticated items from the marketplace’s sellers and allow shoppers to verify the authenticity of their own goods.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 6, 2023

Thom Browne opposes Adidas’ request for new trial in U.S. trademark case

The two companies have disputed a stripe design in courts in the U.S. and the U.K. since 2021.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 6, 2023

Bangladesh stalls decision on garment workers’ minimum wage

As protests turned deadly, a government board tasked with setting wages for garment workers agreed to reduce the number of pay grades, but did not meet its Nov. 1 deadline.

By Lauren Schenkman • Nov. 3, 2023

New Balance, Reformation among brands launching sustainable footwear collective

The group’s proposed solution is to collectively minimize waste, reduce emissions and bring a circular approach to the footwear industry.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 3, 2023

Crocs tops $1B in Q3 revenue, but HeyDude continues to drag

Executives warned the holiday quarter could be rough for its DTC brand, with sales down as much as 25%, but said they still believe in its potential.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 3, 2023

Hugo Boss group sales grow to $1.09B

The increase was driven by strong sales in the U.S. and a boost in its digital channels.

By Lara Ewen • Nov. 2, 2023