Corporate/Finance: Page 2

  • A black shirt labeled Armani is counterfeit as evidenced by the misspelling of the brand name on the tag.
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    AAFA pushes again for Facebook, Instagram to join the notorious markets list

    One association member said Meta’s social platforms “pose the most significant threat” to its IP and brand integrity of any global platform.

    By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 7, 2024
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    Fear of God, Pacsun veteran to lead Everlane

    Alfred Chang will take over as chief executive nearly a year after Andrea O’Donnell left the post to join footwear retailer Designer Brands.

    By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2024
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    Top 5 stories from Fashion Dive

    Fashion faced its share of shakeups in the first half of 2024, but few industries are more adept at reinvention or more suited to change.

    By Fashion Dive staff
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    Authentic names licensing, management partners for Champion

    The new partners were announced after HanesBrands’ sale of the activewear brand closed.

    By • Oct. 2, 2024
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    Michael Rider named creative director of Céline

    The designer replaces Hedi Slimane, who leaves the role after nearly seven years with the LVMH-owned luxury house.

    By • Oct. 2, 2024
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    Fashion trade shows to watch in 2025

    These conferences, conventions and runway presentations connect buyers, designers, executives and insiders with the trends that shape the industry’s future.

    By • Oct. 1, 2024
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    LVMH sells Off-White to Bluestar Alliance

    The New York-based brand management company said the acquisition allows it to build on the legacy of label founder Virgil Abloh, who died in 2021.

    By • Sept. 30, 2024
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    Nonprofit announces program to help fashion brands navigate EU legislation

    Fair Wear will launch the HRDD Academy for global garment and footwear brands of all sizes.

    By • Sept. 30, 2024
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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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    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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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
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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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Sept. 9, 2024