Dr. Martens taps former Adidas exec for chief brand officer

Carla Murphy will lead the company’s creative direction, and succeeds Ije Nwokorie, who was promoted to CEO.

By Laurel Deppen • June 4, 2025

Skechers sued by investor group over go-private deal

A lawsuit alleges the footwear giant violated federal securities law by failing to disclose important information to shareholders.

By Laurel Deppen • June 3, 2025

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Mizuno to phase out kangaroo leather

The company said it planned to gradually stop using the marsupial skin in its products but didn’t give a specific timeline.

By Lara Ewen • June 3, 2025

Jonathan Anderson will lead fashion at Dior

The former Loewe creative director is the first designer to helm women’s, men’s and haute couture since house founder Christian Dior.

By Lara Ewen • June 2, 2025

Gap Inc. braces for as much as $300M in tariff-related costs

As import levies threaten the apparel retailer’s momentum, including a potential $150 million hit to margins, executives said pricing won’t change.

By Daphne Howland • June 2, 2025

Victoria’s Secret shuts down website in response to security incident

Although stores are open, the company has also halted some in-store services as it works to fully restore operations. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 30, 2025

Adidas ‘does not own all stripes,’ Steve Madden says in lawsuit

The footwear brand is asking a federal judge to confirm that two of its sneaker designs don’t infringe on Adidas’ three-stripe trademark.

By Laurel Deppen • May 30, 2025

Maria Grazia Chiuri exits Dior Women

The house’s first woman creative director showed her last collection for the label earlier this week.

By Laurel Deppen • May 29, 2025

Capri reports dismal fourth quarter

The proposed sale of Versace to Prada Group may help pay down debt, but steep losses at Michael Kors and soft sales at Jimmy Choo continued to drag down revenue.

By Lara Ewen • May 28, 2025

Nike to return to Amazon, raise prices

The sportswear giant will sell on the U.S. site after six years away. Meanwhile, prices are going up for many of its footwear products.

By Cara Salpini • May 28, 2025

Dr. Martens hires Nike vet as Americas president

Paul Zadoff is joining the footwear brand as it works to drive demand for its boots in the U.S.

By Laurel Deppen • May 28, 2025

Shein infringes on EU consumer protection laws

The European Commission is asking the fast fashion giant to address potential issues, including fake discounts and pressure selling.

By Laurel Deppen • Updated May 28, 2025

Asics stops kangaroo skin usage, following Adidas

The Japan-based athleticwear company plans to end its use of k-leather by the end of 2025.

By Lara Ewen • May 27, 2025

Ralph Lauren revenue exceeds expectations

The company posted sales growth in every region, with Europe up 12% and China up more than 20%.

By Lara Ewen • May 22, 2025

Victoria’s Secret adopts poison pill to halt hostile takeover

The maneuver is in response to the “substantial accumulation” of shares by investment firm BBRC International, which just launched its own lingerie brand.

By Kaarin Moore • May 22, 2025

Vans revenue tumbles more than 20% as transformation plan continues

VF said that excluding the skatewear brand’s results, the company would have seen revenue grow.

By Laurel Deppen • May 21, 2025

Urban Outfitters’ in-store experiential concept goes after Gen Z — first with Nike

The apparel retailer debuted the On Rotation concept as a way to fuel discovery shaped by the generation’s favorite brands. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 21, 2025

Levi’s to sell Dockers to Authentic Brands Group for $311M

The jeans company is selling off the khakis brand to focus on its core labels. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 20, 2025

Adidas quietly exits the kangaroo skin trade

The athleticwear giant said it stopped buying leather made from the marsupials in 2024 and it will end production of products containing the material this year.

By Lara Ewen • May 20, 2025

Balenciaga hires Pierpaolo Piccioli as creative director

The Valentino alum will show his first collection for the Kering-owned house in October.

By Laurel Deppen • May 19, 2025

Under Armour nears the end of SKU reduction, turns focus to premium products

The athletics retailer hopes to position its assortment as a higher-end offering, including through a $140 backpack.

By Cara Salpini • May 19, 2025

Shein drops prices following US-China tariff deal

The fast fashion company said it was lowering the costs on a wide range of styles.

By Laurel Deppen • May 19, 2025

Richemont sales boosted by fine jewelry

Challenges at the company’s watchmaker division offset gains elsewhere and resulted in an overall 4% revenue increase for fiscal 2025.

By Lara Ewen • May 16, 2025

Old Navy launches Americana collab with Disney

The Gap Inc.-owned brand says the collection is the first time branded IP has been on its signature flag T-shirt.

By Laurel Deppen • May 16, 2025

SWAIA Native Fashion Week returns for 2nd year

The event featured 24 designers, while Native Fashion Week Santa Fe, also held in May, featured 30 designers.

By Howard Ruben • Updated June 23, 2025