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    How to win back-to-school marketing as American Eagle’s big bet blows up

    Though spending forecasts are bleak, value-focused messaging and smart social media plays could help brands transcend the turbulence. 

    By Jessica Hammers • Aug. 18, 2025
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    Shein’s UK revenue up 32% last year

    The results come as the fast fashion company has been shifting its marketing spending to the U.K. and EU after steep tariff impacts.

    By • Aug. 18, 2025
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    Top 5 stories from Fashion Dive

    Fashion faced its share of shakeups in the first half of 2025, but few industries are more adept at reinvention or more suited to change.

    By Fashion Dive staff
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    Wholesale, back to school propel Birkenstock in Q3

    Executives called tariffs “manageable” with a mix of price hikes, production efficiency and vendor negotiations, among other moves.

    By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2025
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    5 ongoing fashion lawsuits to watch the rest of the year

    While some lawsuits filed in 2025 have been resolved, others are well underway, and some yearslong legal battles are continuing without resolution.

    By • Aug. 15, 2025
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    Coach again drives growth for Tapestry in revenue, new customers

    The company still experienced a steep net loss, however, due to the nixing of the proposed Capri Holdings merger and a loss of brand value at Kate Spade.

    By • Aug. 14, 2025
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    Poshmark co-founder steps away from CEO role

    After 15 years at the helm, Manish Chandra will make way for an executive from Poshmark’s parent company to step into the position.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 14, 2025
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    Gildan Activewear to buy HanesBrands for $2.2 billion

    The deal would nearly double Gildan’s revenue, but there could be antitrust hurdles because both companies sell underwear, hosiery and shirts.

    By • Aug. 13, 2025
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    On raises full-year outlook, shrugs off tariff impact

    Currency changes challenged the Swiss brand in Q2, but net sales still rose with direct to consumer leading the way.

    By Dani James • Aug. 13, 2025
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    Temu sued for allegedly misappropriating likeness of late musician MF Doom

    The fast fashion giant is accused of violating trademark rights owned by the rapper’s estate.

    By • Updated Aug. 13, 2025
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    Skechers releases Q2 revenue results ahead of planned go-private deal

    A shareholder lawsuit filed to stop the $9.4 billion deal was withdrawn, paving the way for the merger to close this quarter.

    By • Aug. 11, 2025
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    Ralph Lauren net income surges 30%

    The company has largely bucked a luxury slowdown with growth across all regions.

    By • Aug. 8, 2025
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    HanesBrands surpasses revenue expectations, raises outlook

    The company attributed the Q2 success to transformation initiatives it put in place after selling the Champion brand.

    By • Aug. 7, 2025
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    Capri expects to return to revenue growth in 2027

    The Michael Kors owner saw declines at each of its brands for Q1, but executives say it is making progress.

    By • Aug. 6, 2025
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    Hugo Boss sales slip, with 14% decline at Hugo brand

    The Germany-based fashion house plans to strengthen its underperforming brands by streamlining product assortment.

    By • Aug. 5, 2025
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    Shein fined $1.16M for greenwashing, releases plan to lower supply chain emissions

    The fast fashion giant unveiled plans to reduce carbon emissions by replacing diesel trucks with electric vehicles in its China-based operations.

    By • Aug. 5, 2025
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    Adidas poised to grab market share this year as Nike falters

    Shein, Uniqlo, Skechers and New Balance are also projected to broaden their share of the apparel space, according to GlobalData analysis.

    By Cara Salpini • Aug. 4, 2025
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    Tapestry completes Stuart Weitzman sale to Caleres

    With the divestment of the footwear brand, the Coach parent company will focus on its core handbag business, which has proven to be a better fit for the company.

    By • Aug. 4, 2025
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    Jil Sander CEO exits

    Serge Brunschwig, who also served as group chief strategy officer at parent company OTB Group, is succeeded in both roles by OTB CEO Ubaldo Minelli.

    By • Aug. 1, 2025
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    Steve Madden forecasts tough road ahead due to tariffs

    The recent acquisition of Kurt Geiger led to revenue growth in Q2, but the company still pulled its earnings guidance.

    By • Aug. 1, 2025
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    Hermès reports solid revenue gains as rival firms falter

    The company posted H1 increases in every region, although second quarter improvements were smaller than preceding periods.

    By • July 31, 2025
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    De minimis exemption to end Aug. 29, White House says

    The trade tool’s end will subject low-cost imports to all applicable duties, although postal packages will be assessed fees in a different manner.

    By Max Garland • July 31, 2025
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    A sportswear brand vs. an Ivy League school: Columbia sues Columbia

    Columbia Sportswear says the university violated a contract between the two regarding the use of the name Columbia on shirts, sweatshirts and hats.

    By • July 31, 2025
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    Thom Browne CEO steps down amid dismal sales

    Rodrigo Bazan will be succeeded by Nordstrom executive Sam Lobban, who steps into the role in September.

    By • July 30, 2025
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    Strong Miu Miu sales lead to revenue growth at Prada Group

    Gains were slower than in previous quarters and offset by declines at the Prada brand, which is still without a permanent CEO following the departure of Gianfranco D’Attis.

    By • July 30, 2025
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    VF reports flat revenue, decline at Vans

    The apparel conglomerate would have reported a revenue increase when excluding the skatewear brand, with The North Face and Timberland posting growth.

    By • July 30, 2025