Brands

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    Miu Miu’s popularity helps Prada Group revenue grow 11% in Q1

    Retail sales for the brand were up 89%, reinforcing its continued consumer appeal against a wider backdrop of luxury sector challenges.

    By • April 24, 2024
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    Kering forecasts recurring operating income decline of up to 45% in H1

    Gucci revenue dropped double-digits in the first quarter of 2024, which its parent company blamed on “ongoing normalization” in the luxury sector.

    By • April 24, 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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    Allbirds unveils Tree Runner Go sneaker as it refocuses on core products

    The shoe features improvements to the original design and comes after the successful launch of the Wool Runner 2.

    By Suzette Parmley • April 24, 2024
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    Zegna Group revenue up 8.1% in Q1

    Thom Browne revenue fell more than 30% due to DTC challenges in China, wholesale streamlining and updated delivery timing.

    By • April 23, 2024
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    Second phase of Nike layoffs to hit Oregon headquarters this summer

    After the job cuts, effective June 28, about 740 employees will have been impacted in the athleticwear brand’s home state.

    By Cara Salpini • April 23, 2024
  • A person walks past Coach bags in a window of Macy's store.
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    FTC sues to block Tapestry’s $8.5B acquisition of Capri Holdings

    The commission alleges the deal prevents competition between brands at both companies and gives Tapestry a dominant share of the “accessible luxury” handbag market.

    By • April 22, 2024
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    Eileen Fisher hosts inaugural resale e-commerce ‘Earth Day Takeover’

    The company’s Renew program directed online shoppers toward pre-worn garments rather than new ones as part of a larger take-back initiative.

    By • April 22, 2024
  • Five pastel-colored shoes, without their mates, float against a cloudy-sky background.
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    Athleisure is top dog in the teen closet: Here’s what the numbers say

    Nike remains the top clothing brand for teens but is losing mindshare.

    By Sara Karlovitch • April 22, 2024
  • A model is seen wearing clothes from the recent Zero Waste Daniel and Nuuly collaboration.
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    Nuuly releases capsule collection made from its retired inventory

    The 10-piece line was created in collaboration with Zero Waste Daniel, a designer known for making items from pre-consumer waste.

    By • April 19, 2024
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    Asics creates a circular shoe, returns program

    The sporting goods company designed a shoe ready to undergo recycling at the end of its use.

    By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • April 19, 2024
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    EssilorLuxottica growth slows in Q1 as North America revenue lags

    The luxury eyewear company saw modest gains, but noted that strong earnings in 2023 made comparisons challenging.

    By • April 19, 2024
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    Adidas raises guidance for the year as Yeezy leftovers keep on giving

    But the sneaker giant is building momentum beyond the now-discontinued sub-brand, and CEO Bjørn Gulden’s turnaround seems to be taking hold.

    By Daphne Howland • April 18, 2024
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    LVMH revenue falls 2% in Q1

    The company’s fashion and leather goods division was down year over year following record-breaking profits in fiscal 2023.

    By • April 17, 2024
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    Shein taps Flexport as logistics partner for US marketplace

    The arrangement allows orders made through the fast fashion giant to activate logistics processes with the freight forwarder.

    By Max Garland • April 17, 2024
  • Multiple rows of Crocs in different colors are seen in a store.
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    Crocs shrinking shoes lawsuit to move forward

    The footwear company had asked the court to dismiss a class action lawsuit that accused it of false advertising and misrepresentation.

    By • April 17, 2024
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    Billy Reid acquires Knot Standard’s DTC business

    As part of the deal, the fashion brand will take over the DTC brand’s stores and start using its AI-based made-to-measure software in all its locations.

    By Cara Salpini • April 16, 2024
  • A close up of a person's arm grabbing for a Dr. Martens boot on display at a store.
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    Dr. Martens CEO to step down amid ‘challenging’ fiscal year outlook

    Kenny Wilson will be succeeded by Ije Nwokorie, the footwear company’s chief brand officer.

    By • April 16, 2024
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    Aspirational luxury customers spend $274B a year on fashion: report

    Consumers who spend a moderate amount generate half of total luxury brand revenue across seven countries, according to a McKinsey report.

    By • April 15, 2024
  • A person walks into an Urban Outfitters store.
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    Urban Outfitters granted favorable verdict in trade secrets legal fight

    Now-defunct rental service Le Tote, which considered a sale to the fashion giant, said the Nuuly owner violated unfair competition rules.

    By • April 15, 2024
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    Levi’s taps Burberry veteran to lead DTC push

    Gianluca Flore, who has also had leadership roles at Kering and Bottega Veneta, will oversee all of the denim brand’s selling channels globally.

    By Daphne Howland • April 15, 2024
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    Golf fashion moves into the mainstream

    A new line from Tiger Woods, LVMH's latest collaboration with Tyler, the Creator and indie brands are helping to bring the sport from performance wear to streetwear.

    By Howard Ruben • April 12, 2024
  • People walk in front of a Gucci storefront.
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    Gucci appoints deputy CEO

    In the newly created role, Stefano Cantino will report to Jean-François Palus, who was named president and CEO in 2023.

    By • April 12, 2024
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    Shein has copyright infringement ‘baked into’ its business model: class action lawsuit

    The complaint is the latest to claim the fast fashion company steals designs from independent artists.

    By • Updated April 10, 2024
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    Majority of brands won’t meet their emissions goals: report

    About two-thirds of fashion businesses are behind on their own decarbonization schedules, according to a new analysis from McKinsey.

    By Lauren Schenkman • April 9, 2024
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    Coach files trademark and unfair competition complaint against Gap

    Attorneys for the Tapestry-owned brand say some Old Navy-branded T-shirts are meant to make consumers think “there is a connection or association between” the brands.

    By • April 8, 2024