Guess names Andrew Rosen executive chair of Rag & Bone

The appointment comes almost two months after Guess Inc. and WHP Global completed the acquisition of the New York-based brand.

By Lara Ewen • May 28, 2024

Lululemon restructures product, marketing teams as Chief Product Officer Sun Choe exits

The roles of chief brand officer and global creative director will expand as Choe leaves for a new opportunity and won’t be replaced.

By Cara Salpini • May 28, 2024

Gildan CEO and entire board resign ahead of annual meeting

Following a months-long proxy battle between the activewear brand and investor group Browning West, former CEO Glenn Chamandy will likely be reinstated.

By Laurel Deppen • May 24, 2024

Shipping carrier diversification benefits Lulus in Q1

The fashion brand has added more delivery providers in recent quarters to offset rising shipping costs.

By Max Garland • May 24, 2024

VF names new CFO, still feels revenue slump as it considers selling assets

Declining performance of the Vans brand continued to weigh on the apparel and footwear conglomerate’s Q4 earnings despite various transformation programs.

By Laurel Deppen • May 23, 2024

Ralph Lauren revenue up slightly, CFO exits

The company predicted upcoming profit declines and announced the departure of Jane Nielsen after eight years.

By Lara Ewen • May 23, 2024

Following acquisition, Rowing Blazers names new CEO

Laura Willensky comes with experience from J. Crew, Victoria’s Secret Beauty, Talbots, Janie & Jack, Madewell and Away.

By Howard Ruben • May 23, 2024

The Vampire’s Wife shuts down

Susie Cave, designer of the luxury dress label, posted an announcement on the brand’s e-commerce site saying it would cease operations immediately.

By Lara Ewen • May 22, 2024

Mara Hoffman puts namesake brand on hold

The 2023 CFDA Environmental Sustainability award-winner cited challenges with creating eco-friendly fashion.

By Lara Ewen • May 21, 2024

Browning West nominees to Gildan board boosted by pair of proxy advisory firms

ISS and Glass Lewis have added their support to a months-long battle that began when the activewear company fired its former CEO.

By Laurel Deppen • May 20, 2024

Canada Goose yanks long-term targets, names creative director

The brand has slowed its store expansion and paused its five-year plan to focus on “doing fewer things really, really well,” CEO Dani Reiss said Thursday.

By Daphne Howland • May 20, 2024

Richemont names new CEO, posts record revenue

Nicolas Bos moves into the role from Van Cleef & Arpels as the luxury house’s full year sales rise following a Q4 decline.

By Lara Ewen • Updated July 16, 2024

Coach scraps its copyright infringement lawsuit against Gap

The complaint, filed last month, focused on the use of the word “coach” on Old Navy T-shirts.

By Laurel Deppen • May 17, 2024

Polo Ralph Lauren creative director stepping down

Michael Rider has been with the brand since 2018, and previously worked as ready-to-wear design director at LVMH-owned Céline under Phoebe Philo.

By Lara Ewen • May 16, 2024

Burberry profits fall by more than a third in 2024

The London-based luxury house had an especially challenging fourth quarter with overall revenue for the year falling 4%.

By Lara Ewen • Updated July 15, 2024

Regulations could improve ESG in fashion, but Worldly exec says it’s not enough

James Schaffer said recent mandates that require companies to disclose financial and environmental risks are a bellwether of the industry’s future.

By Laurel Deppen • May 15, 2024

Tory Burch gets a new North America president

Former Clarins executive Christophe de Pous will join two additional leadership hires as the company expands its global presence.

By Lara Ewen • May 14, 2024

Allbirds revenue plummets 28% in Q1 as CEO says the brand is ‘executing with urgency’

Joe Vernachio said the retailer shuttered three stores in the quarter and is on track with its planned closures, which will amount to 10 to 15 this year.

By Cara Salpini • May 13, 2024

Salvatore Ferragamo revenue drops more than 18%

The decline was attributed to poor DTC performance in China and Korea as well as weak global wholesale.

By Lara Ewen • May 13, 2024

Aeffe revenue down 14% in Q1

The company is repositioning its Moschino brand following the January appointment of creative director Adrian Appiolaza.

By Lara Ewen • May 10, 2024

Gap names new global CMO amid push to revitalize brand

Fabiola Torres joins the retailer from PepsiCo and was lauded for her ability to connect with globally diverse consumers.

By Peter Adams • May 10, 2024

Tapestry Q3 sales down as smaller brands continue to struggle

Against the backdrop of an FTC lawsuit, Coach sales were flat, and Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman continued to decline.

By Lara Ewen • May 9, 2024

Champion remains a drag on HanesBrands’ earnings

Global sales for the activewear brand fell 26% in the first quarter, as the company considers selling it off.

By Laurel Deppen • May 9, 2024

EU adopts CSRD reporting delay, gives non-EU companies until 2026 to comply

Exempted companies will now have more time to focus on the implementation of broader sustainability reporting requirements before they start observing sector-specific standards.

By Zoya Mirza • May 9, 2024

Heydude still a drag on Crocs in Q1

Former Ulta exec Susan Healey has been appointed chief financial officer, replacing Anne Mehlman, now Crocs brand chief.

By Daphne Howland • May 8, 2024