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Former New York & Co. chief to lead Express, Bonobos
Greg Scott’s 30-plus years in the fashion industry also include stints at Fashion Nova and The Boutique Brands.
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Kering revenue plummets as Gucci losses deepen
Fiscal 2024 revenue fell 12% and wholesale dropped by more than 20% as the company looks to fix its distribution strategy and potentially downsize its retail network.
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Liberated Brands to close all stores, sell its wholesale inventory following bankruptcy
The company hired Gordon Brothers to conduct liquidation sales for its operated stores including Billabong, Roxy and Quiksilver.
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Deep Dive
US state legislatures take aim at fashion’s sustainability and safety concerns
The new regulations are designed to protect workers, consumers and the environment, but there are still hurdles to face between passing the bills and implementing them.
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Macy’s sticks with stores chief to lead brick-and-mortar transformation
Barbie Cameron began at the company nearly 40 years ago and has a pivotal role as the department store scrambles to rightsize and overhaul its fleet.
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Opinion
Sustainability is a lasting fashion statement
Brands can build consumer trust and increase shareholder value by considering ESG impacts, writes Marco Valverde, apparel national practice leader at Moss Adams.
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De minimis exemption temporarily returns for products from China
Duty-free treatment for sub-$800 products will end again once systems are put in place to collect tariff revenue more effectively, per the White House.
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Skechers reaches record growth, but stock tumbles following weak outlook
The footwear giant is also preparing to change its sourcing strategies amid tariff challenges.
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Fashion supply chains: 2025’s risks and trends
A dynamic policy landscape and ongoing de minimis scrutiny are shaping an era of uncertainty for apparel brands and retailers.
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Gucci creative director exits
Sabato De Sarno, who has been with the brand for two years, leaves ahead of a planned Milan show later this month.
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Coach continues to lead Tapestry sales while sister brands falter
The luxury conglomerate reached record revenue in Q2 despite declines at Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman.
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Ralph Lauren’s Q3 growth rejects luxury slowdown narrative
The company’s earnings beat its own estimates following strong holiday DTC sales and regional revenue increases in every market.
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Liberated Brands files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The move comes after the group lost part of its licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group for the Boardriders portfolio.
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Capri continues to struggle after Tapestry lifeline disappears
Problems at Versace, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo led to a company-wide revenue decline of more than 11% in the third quarter of fiscal 2025.
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PVH added to China’s Unreliable Entity list over cotton sourcing
The country’s Ministry of Commerce said the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger owner took discriminatory measures against businesses in the region.
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De minimis shipping from China axed under Trump tariffs
The provision for low-cost goods is also at risk of being nixed for Canada and Mexico imports next month.
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Fashion industry warns of inflation, other brand challenges, following Trump tariff threats
Apparel companies with a diverse set of suppliers will fare better than brands with limited sourcing strategies, experts said.
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Deep Dive
5 trends from the 2025 Grammy Awards
On one of fashion’s edgiest red carpets, celebrities mixed old-school glam and rock-star style, offering a fresh take on formalwear.
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EBay, Willy Chavarria partner during Paris Men’s Fashion Week
The collection, which launched last week, includes archival designer pieces sourced from the e-commerce platform.
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Salvatore Ferragamo CEO to step down
Marco Gobbetti will leave in March and the company has not named a successor.
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Burberry picks Charlotte Baldwin as CIO
The luxury fashion house has made several changes to its leadership team since welcoming CEO Joshua Schulman in July.
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Gap to launch seasonal vintage drops throughout the year
The project, GapVintage, is a continuation of the apparel brand’s partnership with curator Sean Wotherspoon.
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Trump issues tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
The president ordered an additional 10% duty on goods from China and 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, though Canadian energy resources will face a lower rate.
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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.
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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.