Corporate/Finance: Page 17

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    Collaborative leadership and the gift of feedback: Bergdorf Goodman CFO Aaron Peterson

    The luxury retailer’s CFO talks about the importance of cross-collaboration within finance, challenging an entrenched culture and his additional FP&A role at parent company Neiman Marcus Group. 

    By Adam Zaki • Sept. 30, 2024
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    Ex-Guess Inc CFO takes top financial seat at Puma

    Guess alum Markus Neubrand will replace 19-year Puma veteran Hubert Hinterseher as CFO next month as the brand continues efforts to improve its desirability.

    By Grace Noto • Sept. 27, 2024
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    Trendline

    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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    PVH faces China investigation for alleged Xinjiang cotton boycott

    The country is accusing the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger parent company of violating normal market trading practices.

    By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 26, 2024
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    Goyard, Prada among top counterfeited brands: report

    AI authentication platform Entrupy released its annual State of Fake report, which examined trends in imitation items for luxury goods and sneakers.

    By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 25, 2024
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    Qurate names Bloomingdale’s veteran as chief merchandising officer for HSN

    Rosalia Bucaro also spent more than a decade at Rue Gilt Groupe, most recently as its executive vice president of merchandising.

    By Howard Ruben • Sept. 25, 2024
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    Alberta Ferretti to step down from namesake brand

    The creative director will leave the brand she founded in 1980, and her spring-summer 2025 show was her last for the Aeffe-owned label.

    By Lara Ewen • Sept. 24, 2024
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    Levi’s sues Japan-based denim maker for trademark infringement

    The complaint marks the third time the heritage brand has gone to court against FullCount Co.

    By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 23, 2024
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    Nike taps new CEO amid DTC challenges

    Elliott Hill, who served as president of consumer and marketplace before retiring in 2020, will rejoin the sportswear giant in the top spot, while John Donahoe retires.

    By Cara Salpini • Updated Sept. 19, 2024
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    Streetwear brands offer younger consumers a ‘gateway’ to luxury: report

    Collaborations and store design will become more important touchpoints for Generation Z and millennials, according to JLL.

    By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 20, 2024
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    Temu and Shein can weather de minimis changes. Others may struggle.

    The e-commerce giants are already diversifying their supply chains in the wake of the White House’s proposal to limit the exemption, but smaller businesses may have a tough time doing the same.

    By Max Garland • Sept. 19, 2024
  • A modelon a runway wearing a in a cream gown and headdress leans toward the front row.
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    Zegna Group profits fall as Thom Browne brand struggles

    While overall revenue was up 6%, positive growth at the company’s namesake brand could not offset the luxury industry’s current challenges.

    By Lara Ewen • Sept. 18, 2024
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    Major fashion brands still rely on synthetic fibers: report

    Many companies are increasing their use of polyester despite new regulations pushing for more sustainability in fashion, according to nonprofit Changing Markets Foundation.

    By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 17, 2024
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    EssilorLuxottica extends Meta partnership into long-term deal

    After releasing two iterations of Ray-Ban smart glasses, the luxury eyewear company has agreed to collaborate with the tech firm into the next decade.

    By Lara Ewen • Updated Sept. 17, 2024
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    Uggs designer jumps to J.C. Penney

    Khristene Son, with experience at brands that also include Old Navy, Justice and Charlotte Russe, is SVP of trend, brand and design.

    By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Skechers sues Marc Fisher, Authentic Brands Group over shoe design

    The footwear giant says a Rockport shoe design infringes on its patented slip-in style.

    By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Carhartt names new marketing and creative VP

    Norma Delaney will join the workwear brand after a career at multiple footwear companies, including Hoka, New Balance and Adidas.

    By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 10, 2024
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    Why Old Navy is throwing back to the ‘90s to burnish its iconic brand

    CMO Behnaz Ghahramani opened a new playbook for a collection and campaign that celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Gap-owned retailer.

    By Chris Kelly • Sept. 10, 2024
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    Sperry’s Jonathan Frankel talks licenses, collaborations and what it means to be authentic

    One of the most important elements of a partnership is trust, the North America heritage brand and Aldo product services president said.

    By Lara Ewen • Sept. 9, 2024
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    Patagonia to source alternative packaging materials

    The retailer is collaborating with environmental nonprofit Canopy to develop paper products using agricultural waste and non-forest fibers.

    By Kelly Stroh • Updated Sept. 13, 2024
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    Givenchy names Sarah Burton creative director

    The LVMH-owned house has not had a person in the role since last year’s departure of Matthew M. Williams.

    By Lara Ewen • Sept. 9, 2024
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    G-III lands licensing deal for Converse apparel

    The addition of the Nike-owned brand offers the company an opportunity to reach a “differentiated consumer,” its CEO said.

    By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 6, 2024
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    Birkenstock program members spend 25% more than other consumers

    The footwear company is looking to expand its brick-and-mortar footprint and grow its online membership to create lifelong customers.

    By Kristen Doerer • Updated Sept. 5, 2024
  • Models walk the runway wearing items from Tommy Hilfiger.
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    PVH Corp. appoints new CEO of EMEA

    Fredrik Olsson joins the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger parent company after leading Dubai-based Max Fashion.

    By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 5, 2024
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    New York’s fashion economy is ‘at a crossroads’: report

    Ahead of New York Fashion Week, a coalition of local businesses is calling on industry and government leaders to invest in the region’s fashion future.

    By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 5, 2024
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    Under Armour seeks savings from streamlined supply chain strategy

    The sportswear company is primarily focused on enhancing cross-channel capabilities and end-to-end planning.

    By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 5, 2024