Donatella Versace stepping down as chief creative officer of Versace

Dario Vitale will take over the role as part of a succession plan, according to brand owner Capri Holdings.

By Laurel Deppen • March 13, 2025

Fashion industry ‘nervous’ over potential Vietnam tariffs

Though the region isn’t as large of a sourcing hub as China, experts say duties on Vietnam would create headwinds for footwear and apparel companies.

By Laurel Deppen • March 13, 2025

Retailers to continue frontloading amid tariff tumult: forecast

A sustained cargo surge at U.S. ports will continue as Trump administration policy uncertainty continues, per the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates' Global Port Tracker.

By Philip Neuffer • March 12, 2025

Rowing Blazers founder steps down

Jack Carlson is leaving the preppy streetwear brand one year after selling it to Burch Creative Capital.

By Laurel Deppen • March 12, 2025

Nike, StockX counterfeit lawsuit will head to trial

 A federal judge granted the athleticwear giant a partial summary judgment in the years-long dispute.

By Laurel Deppen • March 11, 2025

Simone Bellotti named creative director at Jil Sander

The former design director of Bally replaces husband-and-wife team Lucie and Luke Meier, who announced their departure from the brand last month.

By Lara Ewen • March 10, 2025

Carven names Mark Thomas as director of design

He replaces Louise Trotter, who became creative director of Bottega Veneta.

By Lara Ewen • March 10, 2025

Adidas: There is ‘not one Yeezy shoe left in our inventory’

CEO Bjørn Gulden also confirmed 500 jobs at its headquarters are now “obsolete” as it looks to localize operations.

By Cara Salpini • March 10, 2025

Forever 21 will lay off nearly 700, close headquarters

Nine stores in California and Pennsylvania will close, as Catalyst Brands, which owns the brand’s operations, explores its options.

By Daphne Howland • March 5, 2025

Prada Group revenue skyrockets in 2024

The dramatic results came from double-digit retail growth in nearly every region and reflect a 93% increase at Miu Miu.

By Lara Ewen • March 4, 2025

J. Jill taps former Ralph Lauren merchant as CEO

Mary Ellen Coyne’s three decades-plus of retail experience also includes her recent stint as chief executive of J. McLaughlin.

By Daphne Howland • March 3, 2025

Lanvin Group closes stores amid a double-digit revenue decline

The Wolford and Sergio Rossi parent company reported a 23% drop for fiscal 2024 as new creative and leadership appointments look to change momentum.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 28, 2025

Giuseppe Zanotti reacquires minority stake in namesake brand

The footwear designer bought back a 30% share from LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catteron, which purchased the shares in 2014.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 28, 2025

Canada and Mexico tariffs will take effect March 4, Trump confirms

The president will also impose an additional 10% import tax on China next week and hinted at plans to soon levy 25% duties on the European Union.

By Philip Neuffer • Feb. 28, 2025

Jil Sander creative director team exits

Lucie and Luke Meier, who have been with the OTB-owned luxury label since 2017, announced their departure following their fall-winter 2025 runway show.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 27, 2025

Neiman Marcus deal triggers another round of layoffs at Saks Global

The company in July also downsized operations in anticipation of the $2.7 billion acquisition, which closed at the end of last year.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2025

Steve Madden is ‘cautious’ in the near term due to tariff hikes

Despite the potential impact, the company still expects revenue to grow in 2025, including the results of the newly acquired Kurt Geiger brand.

By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 26, 2025

Authentic signs license agreement for Quiksilver

Velocity, which also makes Lucky workwear, will be responsible for reviving the boardsports brand’s womenswear line in the U.S. and Canada.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 26, 2025

Kontoor Brands expects revenue growth in 2025, but shares slip

The Wrangler and Lee parent company’s outlook doesn’t include the projected impact of the newly acquired Helly Hansen brand.

By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 25, 2025

Saks Global’s vendor trouble hints at financial vulnerability

Revenue targets depend on mending relationships with suppliers, analysts say. A memo from CEO Marc Metrick may have made things worse.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2025

J.C. Penney, Eddie Bauer operator lays off 5% of corporate staff

About 250 people at Catalyst Brands, which also runs Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Nautica and Lucky Brand, were let go.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 24, 2025

Saks Global to close century-old Neiman Marcus flagship in downtown Dallas

The luxury department store's new owner will spend $100 million to renovate an anchor location at the nearby NorthPark Center mall.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2025

Wolverine expects bounce-back year in 2025

CEO Chris Hufnagel credited the better-than-expected Q4 results to execution of the company’s previously announced restructuring plan.

By Laurel Deppen • Updated Feb. 21, 2025

Gildan announces CFO succession plan, new executive position

The company announced the leadership changes on the same day it posted Q4 results showing a 5% year-over-year rise in net sales.

By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 20, 2025

Wrangler parent company to buy Helly Hansen

In a $900 million deal, Kontoor Brands will acquire the brand from Canadian Tire Corporation.

By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 20, 2025