Brands: Page 37

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    QVC expands private label to include adaptive clothing

    The Denim & Co. Adaptive brand is an addition to QVC’s accessible and adaptive category that launched in March.

    By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Aug. 22, 2023
  • A pair of bright blue Skechers soccer cleats on a patch of grass.
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    Skechers signs Harry Kane, plans soccer debut

    The footwear company will launch its first soccer cleat, the SKX_01, in the U.K. and Europe in September.

    By Cara Salpini • Aug. 21, 2023
  • Mannequins dressed in pieces in progress from the Peter Do collaboration for Banana Republic.
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    Retrieved from Banana Republic on August 18, 2023
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    Collaboration roundup: Uniqlo, Banana Republic, Dickies and more

    Design partnerships abounded this week. Here are some of the most interesting capsules we saw this week.

    By • Aug. 18, 2023
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    H&M begins exit from Myanmar

    The fast fashion giant follows its competitor Zara, which announced it was divesting its operations in the country in June.

    By • Aug. 18, 2023
  • A sign reading "Coach New York" is pictured outside of a Coach storefront. The sign features the Coach logo, a horse drawn carriage.
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    Tapestry revenues decline in North America

    Coach, Tapestry’s largest brand, was the highest performer during the quarter, and it showed a 3% sales increase to $1.2 billion.

    By • Aug. 17, 2023
  • Two people wearing casual Lacoste and Bandier branded tennis athleisure apparel pose outdoors.
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    Retrieved from Lacoste on August 16, 2023
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    Lacoste and Bandier release women’s activewear collection

    The heritage tennis fashion brand and the New York-based retailer joined forces on a line that blends the current tennis trend with athleisure elements.

    By • Aug. 16, 2023
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    Courtesy of Gap Inc.
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    Deep Dive

    What Gap Inc. needs from its new CEO

    Next week, longtime Mattel executive Richard Dickson takes the reins of an apparel conglomerate — whose brands all need some help.

    By Daphne Howland • Aug. 16, 2023
  • Parade's first swimwear collection
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    Parade acquired by Ariela & Associates International

    The DTC intimates brand has expanded its product categories over the past several months and will operate as a division of Ariela & Associates International.

    By Dani James • Aug. 15, 2023
  • Two people from the hip hop duo Clipse wear Moncler x Billionaire Boys Club outfits and stand on frozen steps in an ad campaign for the brands.
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    Courtesy of Billionaire Boys Club
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    Moncler and Billionaire Boys Club launch capsule collection

    The limited-edition line features separates, accessories and outerwear and is co-branded with the logos of both companies.

    By • Aug. 15, 2023
  • A Columbia Sportswear store front is pictured through a window, showing mannequins in outdoor wear.
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    "HK Quarry Bay Taikoo Shing Cityplaza Columbia Sportswear Co Shop.JPG" by Nmioenic is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
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    Columbia rehires Canada Goose exec for chief product officer

    Woody Blackford was with Columbia for 14 years before joining rival outerwear firm Canada Goose in 2020.

    By • Aug. 15, 2023
  • Two people running in On Cloudneo shoes
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    Courtesy of On
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    On brand’s DTC sales grew faster than wholesale in Q2

    The brand’s direct-to-consumer channel increased 54.7% year over year to 163.5 million Swiss francs during the quarter.

    By Dani James • Aug. 15, 2023
  • Green and white Le Tigre sneaker sits in the foreground of a New York City building shot
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    Courtesy of Designer Brands
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    Designer Brands president talks Le Tigre footwear launch

    Bill Jordan reveals details about the six-piece collection and what’s next for the brand and company.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    Courtesy of True Fit
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    True Fit partners with Shopify to add AI fit recommendations to e-commerce

    True Fit expects the partnership to be long term as it makes the tech more widely accessible to thousands of partner brands.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
  • A pedestrian in short sleeves walks past a Michael Kors storefront on a sunny day in Chicago, Illinois.
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    Scott Olson via Getty Images
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    Capri releases soft Q1 earnings as Tapestry’s plan to buy company is revealed

    Sales and profits declines took a backseat to the surprise merger announcement Thursday, but gave telling texture to the $8.5 billion deal.

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
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    "Apple Lightning" by Fastily is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
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    Amazon to reduce its private label offering

    The company plans to ultimately cut its in-house product offerings to less than 20 brands, reports say.

    By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 11, 2023
  • Ralph Lauren wears jeans and a blue plaid shirt over a long sleeved white shirt and stands on the end of a fashion runway showing his palms to the applauding crowd and smiling
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    Mike Coppola via Getty Images
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    Ralph Lauren’s earnings remain steady despite 10% decrease in North America

    Strong sales in Europe and Asia offset losses, while a 15% retail price increase for DTC channels reflected the company’s continued commitment to brand elevation.

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
  • Corporate headquarters of HanesBrands as seen from outside with HBI signage in the front.
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    Hanes reports second quarter sales dip, avoids discussion of Barington letter

    Faced with mounting pressure from activist investors, the company said it was reducing inventory and attempting to lower its $3.5 billion debt bill.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Wolverine Worldwide fires CEO as company reports weak Q2

    The shoe and apparel company has moved to strengthen and reorganize its brand portfolio in recent years.

    By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 10, 2023
  • A Michael Kors storefront.
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    Tapestry agrees to buy rival fashion house Capri for $8.5B

    The Michael Kors brand has already emerged as a problem to solve at what will be the fourth largest luxury house in the world.

    By Daphne Howland • Aug. 10, 2023
  • Toms shoes are pictured in a store display.
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    Rachel Murray/Getty Images for Amazon via Getty Images
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    Q&A

    Toms exec talks about new sustainability strategies, ThredUp partnership

    Amy Smith, chief brand officer, says the company is focusing on tackling issues in “our own backyard,” such as access to mental health.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
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    Activist investor presses for Hanes leadership change, underscores billions in debt ahead of earnings

    The list of demands signed by Barington CEO James Mitarotonda included a suggestion to replace current Hanes CEO Stephen Bratspies.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
  • A Madewell sign sticks out from a brick building against a blue sky.
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    J. Crew taps apparel veteran Adrienne Lazarus to lead Madewell

    Most recently Lazarus co-led DTC intimates brand Cuup, and has held leadership roles at Intermix, Ann Taylor, Bandier and Frye.

    By Daphne Howland • Aug. 9, 2023
  • Two men stand next to each other wearing colorful, casual athletic clothing
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    Courtesy of Nautica
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    Eddie Win x Nautica collab drops Wednesday

    The partnership with the YouTube fashion and sneaker content creator is part of a larger 40th anniversary campaign for the preppy lifestyle brand.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
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    Courtesy of Zimmermann
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    Zimmermann sells majority share to Advent

    The luxury Australian fashion label will join Lululemon, Orveon and others under the investment firm’s umbrella.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
  • A person holds a piece of long white fiber in front of large rolls of fiber in containers.
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    VCG via Getty Images
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    Uncertain economy and sourcing challenges are top of mind for fashion execs in 2023: report

    Respondents said they were also looking to increase their sustainability and compliance spending, as well as reduce their reliance on China.

    By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 7, 2023