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    Nike was the top brand for influencer marketing in the US this year

    Luxury, fast fashion and athleticwear brands all ranked highly for social media content reach and engagement, according to a report from Traackr.

    By Dec. 6, 2024
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    PVH names new CEO of Americas

    The Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger parent company announced the hire along with its Q3 earnings, in which it saw revenue decline 5%.

    By Dec. 5, 2024
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    Top 5 stories from Fashion Dive

    Fashion faced its share of shakeups in the first half of 2024, but few industries are more adept at reinvention or more suited to change.

    By Fashion Dive staff
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    Joseph Altuzarra to become CEO of his namesake company

    The founder and creative director will take on the role at the beginning of 2025, succeeding Shira Sue Carmi, who will take a seat on the company’s board.

    By Dec. 3, 2024
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    DEI failures contributed to a drop in stock prices, Lululemon shareholder alleges

    Lululemon’s DEI initiative was “misguided” and its structure raised ethical concerns, the shareholder said in a derivative action lawsuit filed on behalf of the company.

    By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 3, 2024
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    Lee steps into footwear through new licensing deal

    A new collection of men’s shoes will launch in the second half of 2025 through an agreement with Jack Schwartz Shoes.

    By Dec. 2, 2024
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    Abercrombie & Fitch Co. taps new CFO as sales surge 14%

    The Abercrombie and Hollister brands both saw strong double-digit growth in the third quarter, despite weather disruptions.

    By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 2, 2024
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    Capri shuffles leadership at Michael Kors

    Chairman John Idol takes over the CEO spot from Cedric Wilmotte, who is leaving the organization as part of a cost-cutting initiative.

    By Nov. 27, 2024
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    Wolverine names Under Armour, Designer Brands vet as chief product officer

    Mike Maloney will lead product development, merchandise strategy and market expansion for the company’s Work Group.

    By Nov. 26, 2024
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    Thom Browne prevails in Adidas stripe legal dispute

    A federal judge in the U.K. rejected the activewear giant’s claims and decided that the average consumer can tell the difference between the designs.

    By Nov. 26, 2024
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    Vuori doesn’t need money. Investors keep knocking anyway.

    A recent $825 million fundraise from General Atlantic and Stripes tipped the brand into the $5 billion valuation range. Investor Jon Kossow says the company still doesn’t need the cash to fund its own operations.

    By Cara Salpini • Nov. 26, 2024
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    Shein facility receives certification for zero-waste, landfill management

    The accreditation helps with the fast fashion company’s strategy to show it is implementing new recycling initiatives.

    By Updated Nov. 26, 2024
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    As Gap Inc. makes progress in Q3, all eyes are on the CEO

    Richard Dickson has caught investors’ attention with a string of improvements across the portfolio since his arrival last year from Mattel.

    By Daphne Howland • Nov. 25, 2024
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    AAFA calls on ILA and USMX to avoid strike, resume negotiations

    The trade organization also asked the Biden Administration to expand its efforts in protecting international shipping lanes in the Red Sea from attacks.

    By Nov. 22, 2024
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    VF to lay off 242 employees at Virginia distribution center

    The facility’s closure, announced earlier this year, comes as the company faces declining earnings and a recent S&P downgrade.

    By Updated Nov. 22, 2024
  • Crocs taps legendary shoe designer to lead creative innovation

    Starting in December, Steven Smith will join the company to design in house for the Crocs and Heydude brands. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 22, 2024
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    Mulberry to adjust prices as it seeks revenue turnaround

    After rejecting multiple bids from Frasers, the luxury company is looking to streamline its internal structure and rethink product strategies.

    By Nov. 21, 2024
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    Nike’s counterfeit legal dispute with StockX heats up

    The athleticwear giant is asking for a partial summary judgment in its yearslong lawsuit against the resale marketplace.

    By Nov. 20, 2024
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    Wolverine World Wide debuts global innovation hub in Boston

    The company is building out its corporate workspaces as a way to attract talent and encourage creativity as it goes through a strategic transformation.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 20, 2024
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    Kering appoints new CEOs at Saint Laurent, Balenciaga

    The changes come amid plummeting revenue at the conglomerate and luxury sector challenges across the industry.

    By Nov. 19, 2024
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    Ralph Lauren sources ‘single digit percentage’ of its products from China

    The fashion brand's globally-diversified production footprint makes it well-positioned to mitigate potential tariff hikes, CEO Patrice Louvet said.

    By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 19, 2024
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    H&M, McKinsey execs to lead the former Renewcell

    Jonatan Janmark was named CEO of the company, now called Circulose, and Helena Helmersson was appointed chair of the board.

    By Nov. 19, 2024
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    S&P downgrades VF due to declining revenue at key brands

    A report questioned the Vans owner’s competitive edge, adding that turnaround efforts could take a while.

    By Nov. 18, 2024
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    Aeffe sees profit boost following sale of Moschino beauty

    While revenue fell nearly 18% over the first nine months of 2024, the company expects an internal reorganization to have a positive effect moving forward.

    By Nov. 15, 2024
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    Only 16% of global companies on track for 2050 net-zero goals: Accenture

    “The fact that so few of the G2000 companies are on track to reach net-zero emissions is alarming,” the director of shareholder advocacy at Trillium Asset Management said.

    By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 15, 2024
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    Burberry plans a strategic shift as profits nosedive

    The company’s H1 revenue fell 22%, but CEO Joshua Schulman said the brand was working to course correct and return to its original purpose.

    By Nov. 14, 2024