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Ralph Lauren revenue exceeds expectations
The company posted sales growth in every region, with Europe up 12% and China up more than 20%.
By Lara Ewen • May 22, 2025 -
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Victoria’s Secret adopts poison pill to halt hostile takeover
The maneuver is in response to the “substantial accumulation” of shares by investment firm BBRC International, which just launched its own lingerie brand.
By Kaarin Moore • May 22, 2025 -
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Vans revenue tumbles more than 20% as transformation plan continues
VF said that excluding the skatewear brand’s results, the company would have seen revenue grow.
By Laurel Deppen • May 21, 2025 -
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Urban Outfitters’ in-store experiential concept goes after Gen Z — first with Nike
The apparel retailer debuted the On Rotation concept as a way to fuel discovery shaped by the generation’s favorite brands.
By Kaarin Moore • May 21, 2025 -
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Levi’s to sell Dockers to Authentic Brands Group for $311M
The jeans company is selling off the khakis brand to focus on its core labels.
By Kaarin Moore • May 20, 2025 -
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Adidas quietly exits the kangaroo skin trade
The athleticwear giant said it stopped buying leather made from the marsupials in 2024 and it will end production of products containing the material this year.
By Lara Ewen • May 20, 2025 -
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Biomaterials firm shakes up leadership as it preps for commercial growth
Gozen’s co-founder Ece Gözen is moving into a creative role as the company prepares to target more brand partners.
By Laurel Deppen • May 19, 2025 -
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Shein drops prices following US-China tariff deal
The fast fashion company said it was lowering the costs on a wide range of styles.
By Laurel Deppen • May 19, 2025 -
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Richemont sales boosted by fine jewelry
Challenges at the company’s watchmaker division offset gains elsewhere and resulted in an overall 4% revenue increase for fiscal 2025.
By Lara Ewen • May 16, 2025 -
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Ferragamo revenue slips as Asia Pacific sales decline 13%
The company’s DTC business fell in the first quarter of 2025, but global gains in the wholesale channel helped offset some losses.
By Lara Ewen • May 15, 2025 -
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American Eagle Outfitters pulls guidance, writes down $75M in inventory
The preliminary Q1 results also revealed a 5% revenue decline and steep operating losses.
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Burberry plans 1,700 job cuts as revenue sinks
Following a significant profit decline for fiscal 2025, the company said it planned to focus on heritage products and a streamlined inventory strategy.
By Lara Ewen • May 14, 2025 -
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On is raising some prices, but it isn’t because of tariffs
The athletics company saw net sales increase 43% and plans to increase pricing to further differentiate itself as a premium brand in the market.
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Vince faces potential delisting
The New York Stock Exchange said the company’s market cap and stockholders’ equity had dropped below continued standards.
By Lara Ewen • May 13, 2025 -
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Nearly half of shoppers are concerned about tariff-related fashion costs: report
Buyers are willing to switch brands if prices rise, which marketing firm Wunderkind said gives challenger brands the opportunity to capture new customers.
By Laurel Deppen • May 13, 2025 -
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Aeffe revenue nosedives more than 23% in first quarter
The Moschino and Alberta Ferretti parent company posted double-digit sales declines in every region.
By Lara Ewen • May 12, 2025 -
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US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days
By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.
By Philip Neuffer • May 12, 2025 -
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Crocs yanks guidance, citing trade uncertainty
The company recently joined with other footwear brands to urge the Trump administration to exempt the category from tariffs.
By Daphne Howland • May 9, 2025 -
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Calvin Klein global brand president exits
Eva Serrano will remain at the company through the end of the year to support the transition of her successor, David Savman.
By Lara Ewen • May 9, 2025 -
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Tapestry reports record third quarter, raises guidance
Coach revenue gains offset losses at Kate Spade, while Stuart Weitzman saw steep declines ahead of its sale to Caleres this summer.
By Lara Ewen • Updated May 9, 2025 -
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Nike names new brand president as Hill shuffles leadership structure
As part of a reorganization, Amy Montagne will now lead the Nike brand, while 26-year veteran Heidi O’Neill is retiring.
By Cara Salpini • May 8, 2025 -
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Hugo Boss beats expectations with 2% revenue decline
First-quarter retail and wholesale sales fell amid soft demand in the U.S. and consumer uncertainty in China.
By Lara Ewen • May 7, 2025 -
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JCPenney to launch plus-size collection with model Ashley Graham
The line will be available both in stores and online starting this fall.
By Laurel Deppen • May 6, 2025 -
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Skechers to go private in $9.4B deal
3G Capital is paying $63 per share in cash, which analysts say represents a bet that the footwear sector will be profitable in the long term despite tariffs.
By Laurel Deppen • Updated May 5, 2025 -
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Temu walks back price increases
The fast fashion giant said it would transition to a “local fulfillment model” to circumvent the U.S.’ 145% tariff on imports from China.
By Laurel Deppen • May 5, 2025
