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    Burberry plans 1,700 job cuts as revenue sinks

    Following a significant profit decline for fiscal 2025, the company said it planned to focus on heritage products and a streamlined inventory strategy.

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    Consumers plan to curb footwear spending due to price hikes

    Nearly 80% of shoppers said they have already walked away from a shoe buy this year, according to a new survey from AlixPartners.

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    On is raising some prices, but it isn’t because of tariffs

    The athletics company saw net sales increase 43% and plans to increase pricing to further differentiate itself as a premium brand in the market.

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    Vince faces potential delisting

    The New York Stock Exchange said the company’s market cap and stockholders’ equity had dropped below continued standards.

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    Nearly half of shoppers are concerned about tariff-related fashion costs: report

    Buyers are willing to switch brands if prices rise, which marketing firm Wunderkind said gives challenger brands the opportunity to capture new customers.

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    New tool to help fashion brands calculate climate footprint, comply with regulations

    Glimpact’s Global Impact Score evaluates companies’ environmental footprint by analyzing 16 indicators — including climate change and ozone depletion — and aggregating them into a single score.

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    US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days

    By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.

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    Aeffe revenue nosedives more than 23% in first quarter

    The Moschino and Alberta Ferretti parent company posted double-digit sales declines in every region.

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    Opinion

    The future of fashion is already here

    Sustainable innovations already exist but are underutilized due to entrenched business models and risk aversion, writes Dustin White, CEO of sustainable technology company Lab Denim.

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    Deep Dive

    5 fashion industry trends from the 2025 Met Gala

    Guests were encouraged to wear clothes that reflected the theme of “Tailored for You” and responded with fanciful takes on menswear, suits and Black dandyism.

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    Calvin Klein global brand president exits

    Eva Serrano will remain at the company through the end of the year to support the transition of her successor, David Savman.

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    EBay launches resale trend report

    Louis Vuitton was the most-purchased designer label on the platform in the first three months of 2025, while Birkenstock topped the list of fastest-growing brands.

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    Crocs yanks guidance, citing trade uncertainty

    The company recently joined with other footwear brands to urge the Trump administration to exempt the category from tariffs.

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    Tapestry reports record third quarter, raises guidance

    Coach revenue gains offset losses at Kate Spade, while Stuart Weitzman saw steep declines ahead of its sale to Caleres this summer.

    Updated May 9, 2025
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    ThredUp launches curated vintage collection

    The online pop-up shop is partnering with Beyond Retro to offer more than 17,000 pieces of womenswear inspired by and sourced from the 1970s through the early aughts.

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    Nike names new brand president as Hill shuffles leadership structure

    As part of a reorganization, Amy Montagne will now lead the Nike brand, while 26-year veteran Heidi O’Neill is retiring.

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    Why QVC is targeting Gen X with a TikTok livestream shopping event

    The shopping network is marking year two of its “Age of Possibility” platform by celebrating women over age 50 with a slate of special programming.

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    Hugo Boss beats expectations with 2% revenue decline

    First-quarter retail and wholesale sales fell amid soft demand in the U.S. and consumer uncertainty in China.

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    JCPenney to launch plus-size collection with model Ashley Graham

    The line will be available both in stores and online starting this fall.

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    Nike, Under Armour among shoe brands urging tariff exemptions as back-to-school looms

    About 80 companies signed a letter from the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America to President Trump, warning that “inventory for U.S. consumers may soon run low.”

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    Temu walks back price increases

    The fast fashion giant said it would transition to a “local fulfillment model” to circumvent the U.S.’ 145% tariff on imports from China.

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    Skechers to go private in $9.4B deal

    3G Capital is paying $63 per share in cash, which analysts say represents a bet that the footwear sector will be profitable in the long term despite tariffs.

    Updated May 5, 2025
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    Consumers waffle over using social, generative AI to shop

    Customers may not be comfortable with advanced shopping tech and allowing AI to analyze their personal data, according to a KPMG report. 

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    VF lays off about 400 employees

    The Vans owner said the cuts are part of the company’s ongoing turnaround strategy.

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    Clothing prioritized in European Commission’s 5-year plan

    Beginning in 2025, the commission will implement new requirements as part of its Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation legislation.