Corporate/Finance

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    Uggs designer jumps to J.C. Penney

    Khristene Son, with experience at brands that also include Old Navy, Justice and Charlotte Russe, is SVP of trend, brand and design.

    By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Skechers sues Marc Fisher, Authentic Brands Group over shoe design

    The footwear giant says a Rockport shoe design infringes on its patented slip-in style.

    By • Sept. 12, 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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    Carhartt names new marketing and creative VP

    Norma Delaney will join the workwear brand after a career at multiple footwear companies, including Hoka, New Balance and Adidas.

    By • Sept. 10, 2024
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    Why Old Navy is throwing back to the ‘90s to burnish its iconic brand

    CMO Behnaz Ghahramani opened a new playbook for a collection and campaign that celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Gap-owned retailer.

    By Chris Kelly • Sept. 10, 2024
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    Sperry’s Jonathan Frankel talks licenses, collaborations and what it means to be authentic

    One of the most important elements of a partnership is trust, the North America heritage brand and Aldo product services president said.

    By • Sept. 9, 2024
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    Patagonia to source alternative packaging materials

    The retailer is collaborating with environmental nonprofit Canopy to develop paper products using agricultural waste and non-forest fibers.

    By Kelly Stroh • Updated Sept. 13, 2024
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    Givenchy names Sarah Burton creative director

    The LVMH-owned house has not had a person in the role since last year’s departure of Matthew M. Williams.

    By • Sept. 9, 2024
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    G-III lands licensing deal for Converse apparel

    The addition of the Nike-owned brand offers the company an opportunity to reach a “differentiated consumer,” its CEO said.

    By • Sept. 6, 2024
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    Birkenstock program members spend 25% more than other consumers

    The footwear company is looking to expand its brick-and-mortar footprint and grow its online membership to create lifelong customers.

    By Kristen Doerer • Updated Sept. 5, 2024
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    PVH Corp. appoints new CEO of EMEA

    Fredrik Olsson joins the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger parent company after leading Dubai-based Max Fashion.

    By • Sept. 5, 2024
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    New York’s fashion economy is ‘at a crossroads’: report

    Ahead of New York Fashion Week, a coalition of local businesses is calling on industry and government leaders to invest in the region’s fashion future.

    By • Sept. 5, 2024
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    Under Armour seeks savings from streamlined supply chain strategy

    The sportswear company is primarily focused on enhancing cross-channel capabilities and end-to-end planning.

    By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 5, 2024
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    Tom Ford names creative director

    Haider Ackermann succeeds Peter Hawkings who left the brand in July after more than a decade.

    By • Sept. 4, 2024
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    Burberry names chief marketing officer and president of Americas

    Jonathan Kiman and Laura Dubin-Wander, previously of Gucci and OTB North America, respectively, are the first leadership changes under Burberry’s new CEO.

    By • Sept. 4, 2024
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    Uniqlo names Clare Waight Keller creative director

    The designer, who held top creative roles at luxury fashion houses Givenchy and Chloé, will lead the Fast Retailing-owned brand’s mainline collection and menswear.

    By • Sept. 3, 2024
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    A slowing women’s business is hurting Lululemon’s growth

    While CEO Calvin McDonald said the Breezethrough leggings debacle had a “negligible impact” on its sales, the brand continues to suffer from other merchandise misses.

    By Cara Salpini • Sept. 3, 2024
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    Temu and Shein packages are flooding delivery networks. Will the surge persist?

    Parcel carriers are counting on the e-commerce companies to adapt to any potential de minimis changes, as many have come to rely on the added volume.

    By Max Garland • Aug. 30, 2024
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    PVH revenue falls 6% as it rethinks sales strategy in Europe

    The Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger parent company is still planning to reach $12.5 billion in annual revenue by next year.

    By • Aug. 28, 2024
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    Temu accused of sending unsolicited marketing texts in class action lawsuit

    The fast fashion giant allegedly sent messages to consumers who had opted out of them.

    By • Aug. 28, 2024
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    Adidas opts to avoid China in US product sourcing

    The athleticwear brand is leaning on more localized supply chains to improve its speed and agility.

    By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 27, 2024
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    Lanvin Group pummeled by luxury sector troubles

    Revenue dropped 20%, which the company attributed declines to “global market softness” and challenges in the wholesale market.

    By • Aug. 27, 2024
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    Universal Standard’s CEO talks inclusivity, legacy and brand-building

    As Polina Veksler expands her business, she also wants to push the fashion industry to be more size inclusive.

    By • Aug. 21, 2024
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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 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
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    Fabrizio Freda prepares to step down as Estée Lauder CEO

    Freda has been at the helm for 16 years and will exit in the midst of a turnaround that has entailed layoffs and other leadership change.

    By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2024