Corporate/Finance: Page 11

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    Kim Jones to leave Dior Men

    The artistic director is stepping down after seven years with the LVMH-owned house and a successor has not been named.

    By • Jan. 31, 2025
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    Fashion outlook 2025: What to expect in the year ahead

    As the industry shifts toward a more sustainable future, it’s also facing creative and C-suite changes, legal hurdles and challenges in the luxury sector.

    By • Jan. 31, 2025
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Fashion Dive

    Fashion faced its share of shakeups in the first half of 2025, but few industries are more adept at reinvention or more suited to change.

    By Fashion Dive staff
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    FTC to refund Fashion Nova customers $2.4M

    The agency accused the fast fashion company of suppressing negative consumer reviews.

    By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 30, 2025
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    Victoria’s Secret taps former Joann exec for CFO seat

    The transition comes as the lingerie retailer is pursuing a turnaround under a new CEO following market share declines and other challenges.

    By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 30, 2025
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    5 fashion lawsuits and legal trends to watch in 2025

    Though some high profile disputes were resolved last year, others are still pending with bigger implications for the industry at large.

    By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 30, 2025
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    VF returns to growth after 2 years of declines

    The Vans owner attributed the better-than-expected Q3 revenue to stronger DTC sales and “outsized wholesale performance.”

    By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 29, 2025
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    Maison Margiela names Glenn Martens creative director

    The designer takes over from John Galliano, who left the OTB-owned label in December.

    By • Jan. 29, 2025
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    LVMH revenue down as profits fall 14%

    The Loewe and Dior owner said multiple divisions faced challenges as consumer luxury spending decreased following pandemic-era highs.

    By • Jan. 28, 2025
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    AAFA again urges reform for garment workers in Bangladesh

    Representatives from the trade organization joined VF Corp. and Columbia Sportswear in Dhaka to advocate for improved labor conditions.

    By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 28, 2025
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    Sephora releases documentary highlighting diversity

    As others back away from DEI initiatives, the retailer said its film “reaffirms its commitment to fostering a world of inspiration and inclusion.”

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 28, 2025
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    Eastside Golf names first head of marketing

    Annette Parker worked with the brand in her previous position as a sports marketing executive at the Creative Artists Agency.

    By Howard Ruben • Jan. 28, 2025
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    Zegna Group revenue rises slightly despite losses at Thom Browne

    Strong DTC sales and a solid performance from the company’s namesake brand drove growth and offset challenges elsewhere.

    By • Jan. 27, 2025
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    Bloomingdale’s to close San Francisco Centre anchor

    The move will leave the struggling mall with another space to fill, and the luxury department store’s only full-line locations outside the city.

    By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2025
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    Burberry stock rises after Q3 sales beat expectations

    A robust holiday season in the Americas helped the company narrow its losses as it works to implement a strategic turnaround plan.

    By • Jan. 24, 2025
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    Birkenstock brings on a new CFO as it pushes DTC strategy

    Ivica Krolo will replace Erik Massmann, who helped guide the footwear brand through its initial public offering a little over a year ago.

    By Daphne Howland • Jan. 24, 2025
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    Vince Holding Corp. sells majority stake to P180, former CEO returns

    Brendan Hoffman, formerly of Wolverine World Wide, is returning to the top spot at Vince after holding the role from 2015 to 2020.

    By Laurel Deppen • Updated May 13, 2025
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    6 brands starting 2025 without creative directors

    Chanel may have filled its coveted design seat, but there are still enough high-profile vacancies left in fashion to keep the rumor mill churning.

    By • Jan. 23, 2025
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    Ralph Lauren announces executive changes

    Bob Ranftl has been promoted to chief operating officer, with a former Cartier exec succeeding him as regional CEO for North America.

    By • Jan. 22, 2025
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    China says PVH engaged in ‘improper’ behavior related to cotton sourcing

    An ongoing investigation will determine if the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger parent company should be added to China’s Unreliable Entity list.

    By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 21, 2025
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    VF Corp. announces further layoffs

    The company said the move, which follows a previously announced 242-person workforce reduction, was connected to its turnaround strategy.

    By • Jan. 21, 2025
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    Lanvin Group CEO steps down amid leadership changes

    Former top executive Eric Chan will transition into a board position, while Andy Lew, CEO of St. John Knits, will helm a second company headquarters in Europe.

    By Laurel Deppen • Updated Jan. 17, 2025
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    Filson names VF Corp., Eddie Bauer alum as new president

    Tim Bantle joins the Bedrock Manufacturing Company-owned brand as it looks to expand into new markets.

    By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 16, 2025
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    Richemont posts record Q3 sales, led by jewelry division

    The luxury firm saw a 10% uptick in the quarter, with fashion and accessories also showing double-digit growth.

    By • Jan. 16, 2025
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    ASAP Rocky, a Burberry scarf and the ‘road back to authenticity’

    CEO Joshua Schulman’s turnaround plan focuses on the outerwear and scarf categories — and it might be working.

    By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 16, 2025
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    Authentic Brands Group names president

    The company has tapped Matt Maddox, former CEO of hotel and casino company Wynn Resorts, to lead the company’s global brand growth.

    By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 15, 2025