Corporate/Finance: Page 23

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    Lacoste appoints new executive vice president of global finance

    Philippe Gautier brings his experience as CFO at brands including Puma and Sergio Rossi to the France-based sportswear firm.

    By • Feb. 13, 2024
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    Hoka taps 17-year Nike vet as brand president

    Robin Green, the activewear giant’s global vice president of Men’s Running and Fitness, is tasked with driving growth and innovation at Hoka.

    By Cara Salpini • Feb. 13, 2024
  • Diego Della Valle stands in front of a Tod's shoes display and speaks to a group of reporters hollding microphones and cameras.
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    Tod’s sells stake to L Catterton in a plan to take the company private

    This is the second time the luxury company attempted to delist from the Italian Stock Exchange.

    By • Feb. 12, 2024
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    Puma taps H&M vet to lead global brand strategy

    Julie Legrand, who also held senior brand and marketing positions at Procter & Gamble, joins the athletics retailer with 20 years of experience.

    By Howard Ruben • Feb. 12, 2024
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    Prada and L’Oreal sign license agreement for Miu Miu beauty line

    The first fragrances under the deal are expected to launch in 2025.

    By • Feb. 9, 2024
  • Hermès Birkin bags are on colorful stands displayed at Christie's.
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    Hermès sales outdo luxury rivals

    The company’s global resilience in the sector was aided by strong growth for its ready-to-wear segment and continued demand for its leather goods.

    By • Feb. 9, 2024
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    Capri Q3 revenue drops 5.6%

    Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo and Versace all saw declines, which the company's CEO attributed to a softening demand for luxury goods.

    By • Feb. 9, 2024
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    Ralph Lauren’s Q3 revenue up after positive holiday sales

    North America wholesale dropped 15%, but the brand continued to grow its DTC business as global sales in that category increased 9%.

    By • Feb. 9, 2024
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    Under Armour CEO on sportstyle pivot: ‘We’re not trying to be anything other than authentically Under Armour’

    Stephanie Linnartz talked about the evolution of the company's product offering as revenue fell 6%.

    By Cara Salpini • Feb. 9, 2024
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    Coach leads Tapestry to Q2 revenue increase in fiscal 2024, but other brands lag

    The Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman brands saw revenue declines for the period.

    By • Feb. 8, 2024
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    Kering revenue drops 4% for fiscal 2023

    All of the luxury conglomerate’s fashion houses saw 8% declines in Q4 and low-single-digit declines for the year.

    By • Feb. 8, 2024
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    Simon Property Group trims stake in Forever 21, Brooks Brothers brand-management firm Authentic

    The mall REIT is unwinding some of its investment into the retail business, which CEO David Simon has acknowledged is more volatile than real estate.

    By Daphne Howland • Feb. 8, 2024
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    VF launches strategic review of brand assets, CFO steps down

    The company’s largest brands saw Q3 double-digit revenue declines, while overall company revenue dipped 16% for the period.

    By • Feb. 7, 2024
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    Farfetch noteholders ask court to liquidate holding company

    The group requested for independent liquidators to take control of the company and investigate “the circumstances of its apparent rapid and unexplained failure.”

    By • Feb. 7, 2024
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    Zac Posen is Gap Inc.’s latest hire in a long line

    The designer, known for his women’s dresses, joins a team tasked with “brand reinvigoration and greater cultural relevance,” the company said.

    By Daphne Howland • Feb. 6, 2024
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    Deckers names new CEO as Q3 sales tick up 16%

    Stefano Caroti, who most recently was the company’s chief commercial officer, also led Hoka in the interim and spent over a decade at Nike.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 6, 2024
  • A white store with a Macy's banner and red store, with a "Now Open" sign on the windows.
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    New Macy’s CEO Tony Spring takes over

    Spring, who stepped into the role on Sunday, faces several challenges, including a take-private offer and changes to the department store’s fleet.

    By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 5, 2024
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    Columbia braces for challenging 2024 as net sales rise 1% in fiscal 2023

    The company projected a net sales decline of between 2% and 4% against a background of "economic and geopolitical uncertainty."

    By • Feb. 2, 2024
  • The Skechers logo is pictured on a storefront window, which shows shoes on display inside.
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    Skechers logs record $8B in annual sales, but wholesale remains a pain point

     After retailers cut back on inventory levels last year, the footwear giant's CFO said he expects things to turn around in 2024.

    By • Feb. 2, 2024
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    Adidas plans to sell the rest of its Yeezy inventory ‘at least at cost’ this year

    The company, which originally toyed with the idea of writing off all leftover merchandise from the failed partnership, has instead sold it off piece by piece.

    By Cara Salpini • Feb. 2, 2024
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    Zegna’s revenue grew 27.6% for fiscal 2023

    The Thom Browne owner saw double-digit growth in all geographic regions.

    By • Feb. 1, 2024
  • A street lamp and a couple of people to the left of a large corner store with a red "H&M" sign, as others stroll and window shop.
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    H&M Group CEO is out

    Helena Helmersson unexpectedly stepped down after four years at the helm, replaced by Daniel Ervér, chief of the company’s namesake brand.

    By Daphne Howland • Feb. 1, 2024
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    Coupang completes acquisition of Farfetch

    The $500 million deal, initially announced in December, was threatened last week by Farfetch bond holders seeking to recover their investment in the luxury e-commerce firm.

    By • Jan. 31, 2024
  • A close-up of a person's feet wearing Adidas sneakers in black, white and grey.
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    EU rejects Adidas’ claim against Thom Browne in ongoing battle over stripe graphic

    The decision is the latest in a series of disputes between the companies over the design.

    By • Jan. 31, 2024
  • A person with glasses, a mustache, and tattoos on his neck and face wears colorful clothing and sits smiling at the camera.
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    Moschino appoints Adrian Appiolaza to creative director role

    The designer will oversee the label’s women’s, men’s and accessories collections. He fills a position that has been empty since the November death of Davide Renne.

    By • Jan. 30, 2024