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    Casual dress codes, informal etiquette may help recruiting and retention, survey indicates

    Employers may want to be more lenient with attire, cellphones and communication, but such shifts also may confuse employees if expectations aren't clear.

  • Swimmer Steele Johnson dives into a poll wearing American flag-themed swim trunks
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    Chubbies signs branded license deal with Team USA, Olympic Heritage

    The multi-year collaboration includes an initial Paris 2024 themed collection with additional capsules to drop later this summer.

  • A laptop keyboard is illuminated in orange by the Temu logo. A cell phone is in front of it, with the Temu app on display.
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    Temu children’s sleepwear recalled due to burn hazard

    More than 68,000 items were recalled for violating flammability standards, but no injuries have been reported.

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    Urban Outfitters blends physical, digital with back-to-school campaign

    The retailer’s “Shift Happens” campaign brings influencer-created Pinterest boards to life at a two-day activation in New York.

  • A dark runway is pictured, with no models on it. The words Shein X are displayed and the backdrop is blue, resembling water.
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    Shein invests $270M to create Circularity Fund in EU, UK

    The fast fashion giant said the money will support startups as well as more mature businesses working in the textile-to-textile recycling space.

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    American Exchange Group acquires Island Surf Company

    The brand will continue to be led by Joe O’Brien and is set to become part of White Mountain Footwear.

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    SEC’s ESG greenwashing, human capital disclosure rules pushed to October

    The Securities and Exchange Commission’s delayed rulemaking timeline comes against a backdrop of increased scrutiny on ESG-related regulations.

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    Temu holding company hit with class action lawsuit

    Whaleco allegedly sent Temu marketing texts to numbers listed on the national do-not-call registry, according to the complaint.

    Updated July 10, 2024
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    Bloomingdale’s names new men’s fashion director

    David Thielebeule, founding editor-in-chief of Grazia USA, takes on the role effective immediately.

  • People walk around in front of Saks Fifth Avenue and Hudson's Bay department stores.
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    "Hudson's Bay" by Jeff Hitchcock is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Saks COO is out

    Following HBC’s deal to take over Neiman Marcus and form “Saks Global,” RJ Cilley left to become chief executive at HVAC startup Voomi Supply.

  • A model in a furry coat walks down a runway flanked by two large, stylized cartoon monsters.
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    Mulberry appoints new CEO

    Andrea Baldo, formerly of Ganni, joins the luxury fashion brand in September and replaces Thierry Andretta, who is exiting the company immediately.

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    Giorgio Armani to present spring-summer womenswear in New York

    The October show is the designer’s first runway show in the city in more than a decade and coincides with the opening of a new Madison Avenue location.

  • An interior view of Jeanologia's new Miami hub. Multiple pairs of jeans of different cuts and shades are on the ground in an office space.
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    Sustainable garment tech hub to open in Miami

    Spain-based Jeanologia is opening the production center as it looks to expand its presence in the U.S.

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    US aims to bolster textile and apparel trade partnerships in Central and South America

    The initiatives look to address supply chain sustainability, forced labor concerns and security issues, among other targets.

  • Actor Jeremy Allen White is pictured for a photoshoot in black and white. He is wearing Calvin Klein boxer briefs and a wet T-shirt.
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    Deep Dive

    Calvin Klein’s Jeremy Allen White ads turned heads, but the biggest impact may be to the brand’s image

    “The Bear” star’s images generated $74 million in media impact value amid a years-long effort by holding company PVH to make the line more desirable.

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    Express bankruptcy spurs layoffs at Ohio facility

    The company's logistics and shipping partner Bath & Body Works is shrinking its distribution operations for the apparel retailer due to declines in volume.

  • Model in a brown shorts outfit walks on a runway flanked with stalks of wheat.
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    Max Mara and Shiseido sign long-term fragrance deal

    The partnership will grant the Japan-based beauty giant an exclusive worldwide license to develop, produce, market and distribute scents for the luxury fashion house.

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    Saks Fifth Avenue parent company to acquire Neiman Marcus Group for $2.6B

    The rival companies will continue to operate independently and the deal is partially funded by e-commerce giant Amazon.

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    Shein and Temu must detail compliance with EU law

    The European Commission wants the fast fashion giants to confirm that their online interfaces aren’t designed to deceive or manipulate users.

  • A group of runners on the road in the French Alps are featured in Hoka's latest ad campagin
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    Hoka’s latest avian-themed ads look to shore up favor among runners

    Establishing a stronger connection to runners comes as legacy rivals like Nike have seen their foothold in the community slip.

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    Gen Z luxury consumers value experience over product: report

    The survey results show a significant change in the way luxury is perceived, which may alter the landscape of how companies market their products in the future, according to Dotdash Meredith and Ipsos.

  • Protestors stand in a group outdoors and hold up signs. The signs read "If it's a fight they want it's a war they're going to get" and "Protect ILA work! Union strong!"
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    Courtesy of International Longshoremen’s Association
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    AAFA joins call to Biden administration over supply chain concerns

    Trade groups are asking the president to intervene in contract negotiations for East Coast and Gulf Coast port workers.

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    Levi Strauss moves away from insourced logistics network

    The brand’s shift to a hybrid model that includes 3PLs intends to cut costs and grow its direct-to-consumer channels.

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    Courtesy of Benjamin Askinas for Flipper's World
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    Roller skating brand Flipper’s World names fashion insider CEO

    The company, owned by model Liberty Ross in partnership with musician Usher, hired former Fear of God COO Eddie Bromberg ahead of its apparel launch.

  • Jay Gaines is pictured for a professional headshot in front of a grey background.
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    Worldly expands C-suite with 2 new hires

    Kevin Vranes and Jay Gaines were brought in to work on product innovation and marketing as the sustainability data platform looks to expand its reach.