Brands: Page 5

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    OTB reports 2024 sales drop despite gains at key brands

    The Maison Margiela and Diesel owner attributed the decline to weakness in the wholesale sector, as it focuses on boosting its DTC segment by opening more retail stores.

    By • Feb. 18, 2025
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    HanesBrands CEO to step down

    Steve Bratspies will stay with the company in an advisory role as the company moves in a new direction following the sale of Champion.

    By • Feb. 13, 2025
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    Levi’s expands C-Suite leaders’ responsibilities

    The changes follow the decision to cut up to 15% of its global corporate workforce as part of an initiative to drive cost savings and long-term growth.

    By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 13, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    5 takeaways from New York Fashion Week’s fall-winter 2025 shows

    There were not as many flights of fancy as in previous seasons, but what the runways lacked in theatrics they made up for with wearability.

    By • Feb. 13, 2025
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    Gap launches collab with Harlem’s Fashion Row

    The 16-piece capsule includes the work of six Black designers and marks the continuation of a longstanding partnership.

    By • Feb. 13, 2025
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    Bluestar adds Palm Angels to its roster

    The move follows the firm’s acquisition of Off-White from LVMH and helps bolster a portfolio that includes Hurley and Nanette Lepore.

    By • Feb. 12, 2025
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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.

    By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2025
  • A Shein popup storefront. Two people stand in front of the doors wearing Shein T-shirts.
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    Shein must detail its recommendation system to EU Commission

    The fast fashion giant also needs to provide information on how it protects user data and mitigates risks relating to consumer protection.

    By • Feb. 12, 2025
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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.

    By • Feb. 11, 2025
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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.

    By • Feb. 11, 2025
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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.

    By Max Garland • Feb. 10, 2025
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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.

    By • Feb. 7, 2025
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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.

    By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 7, 2025
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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.

    By • Feb. 6, 2025
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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.

    By • Feb. 6, 2025
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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.

    By • Feb. 6, 2025
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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.

    By • Updated Feb. 7, 2025
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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.

    By • Feb. 5, 2025
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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.

    By Max Garland • Feb. 5, 2025
  • A person in a black T-shirt, tattoos and wire frame glasses leans on a rack of clothing.
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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.

    By Howard Ruben • Feb. 5, 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.

    By • Feb. 5, 2025
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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.

    By • Feb. 4, 2025
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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. 

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Feb. 4, 2025
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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.

    By • Feb. 3, 2025
  • Sean Wotherspoon faces a rack of Gap vintage clothing.
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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.

    By • Feb. 3, 2025