Corporate/Finance: Page 5

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    Wolverine World Wide’s Saucony brand names global chief marketing officer

    Joy Allen-Altimare is tasked with managing the line’s advertising strategies and growth.

    By • June 21, 2024
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    Gap Inc. names new CTO

    Like CEO Richard Dickson, Sven Gerjets joins the apparel company from Mattel where he served as its chief technology officer.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 20, 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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    Authentic appoints former Adidas exec to role in Africa

    As the first general manager for the region, Warren Bowers will be tasked with expanding partnerships and spearheading strategy.

    By • June 18, 2024
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    Nordstrom nears completion on West Coast fulfillment transition

    By transitioning operations to an omnichannel center, the retailer is building on its efforts to lower fulfillment costs.

    By Kelly Stroh • June 13, 2024
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    Nearly 90% of consumers bought or sold used items in the last year: EBay

    With sustainability at the forefront of their decision-making, the report finds that Gen Z and millennials are the top purchasers of circular fashion.

    By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • June 12, 2024
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    Adidas’ Yeezy Boost and Campus 00s were the most faked sneakers received by resale platform: report

    StockX found in its annual verification report that apparel and sneakers were the most susceptible categories to counterfeits.

    By • June 11, 2024
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    Mango looks to strengthen homeware line with new leader

    The Barcelona-based fashion company is looking to grow its Mango Home business with product diversification as part of its goal to reach 4 billion euros in total sales by 2026.

    By • June 11, 2024
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    G-III buys stake in All We Wear Group

    The apparel group said the deal will help it accelerate expansion in Europe, primarily in Spain, Portugal and India.

    By • June 10, 2024
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    Lululemon CEO says it missed opportunities in the women’s business in Q1

    A narrow color palette and insufficient inventory in smaller sizes contributed to slower growth in the U.S., though overall revenue was still up 10%.

    By Cara Salpini • June 10, 2024
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    The fashion industry’s ‘urgent need’ for sustainable practices

    It is “incumbent” on the industry to “bring new solutions forward,” said experts and stakeholders at the United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network annual meeting.

    By Zoya Mirza • June 7, 2024
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    Kering appoints group chief brand officer

    Laurent Claquin, who has been with the company since 2005, will take on the newly created role next month.

    By • June 7, 2024
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    Designer Brands acquires Canadian footwear retailer Rubino

    The retailer also named a new chief marketing officer for its largest banner, DSW, as it reported flat sales for Q1.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 6, 2024
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    CEO of Tommy Hilfiger Global, PVH Europe to step down

    PVH announced Martijn Hagman’s departure on the same day it released Q1 earnings, which showed a 10% revenue decrease.

    By • June 5, 2024
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    Renewcell lands buyer, will operate under new name

    Following bankruptcy, the Circulose maker was acquired by Sweden-based investment firm Altor in a move to help the company “thrive on a global scale.”

    By • June 5, 2024
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    Shinola, Filson parent appoints CEO, CMO

    Steve Katzman will oversee operations at both fashion brands in the top spot at Bedrock, while Kevin Wertz, formerly of SmileDirectClub, takes the lead marketing role. 

    By • June 4, 2024
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    VF names global brand president of North Face

    Caroline Brown, former CEO of Donna Karan International, is taking on the role after a few months on the apparel conglomerate’s board of directors.

    By • June 4, 2024
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    Gap Inc. turns a corner as all brands notch gains in Q1

    Under CEO Richard Dickson, who arrived last August, the apparel retailer is working to improve operational efficiencies as well as brand storytelling.

    By Daphne Howland • June 3, 2024
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    Former Lululemon exec to lead Vans

    The hire is part of holding company VF Corp.’s transformation plan for the struggling brand.

    By • May 31, 2024
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    PVH names Veronica Leoni creative director of Calvin Klein Collection

    The line, which was put on hiatus five years ago, will debut in fall 2025 with men’s and women’s apparel, underwear and accessories.

    By • May 31, 2024
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    Capri revenue drops more than 8% in the fourth quarter

    Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors all posted declines for the period, while the company’s proposed merger with Tapestry faces FTC pushback.

    By • May 30, 2024
  • Storefront of Abercrombie & Fitch in a mall. Store windows on the left and right have mannequins wearing long pants and shirts.
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    Abercrombie & Fitch Co. sets a record with billion-dollar Q1

    The retailer is considering more brand extensions as one way to maintain its momentum.

    By Daphne Howland • May 30, 2024
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    Birkenstock logs record Q2 revenue increase of 22%

    In its second earnings report since becoming a publicly traded company, the Germany-based footwear giant raised its outlook after gains in the quarter.

    By • May 30, 2024
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    Gildan reinstates Glenn Chamandy as CEO

    The activewear company’s founder was fired in December 2023 but is back in the top spot after a months-long battle between the previous board and activist investor Browning West.

    By • May 29, 2024
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    Vuori opens first store in China

    The store marks the athleisure brand’s 67th location as it works toward a goal of opening 100 stores by 2026.

    By Howard Ruben • May 29, 2024
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    Guess names Andrew Rosen executive chair of Rag & Bone

    The appointment comes almost two months after Guess Inc. and WHP Global completed the acquisition of the New York-based brand.

    By • May 28, 2024