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    New Gildan CEO announces strategic plan, preliminary Q1 revenue

    The activewear company, which is weighing potential sale bids in the midst of a proxy battle, expects a 1% revenue decline.

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    Asics creates a circular shoe, returns program

    The sporting goods company designed a shoe ready to undergo recycling at the end of its use.

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    Cotton used by H&M and Zara linked to illegal deforestation: report

    A year-long investigation by nonprofit Earthsight found that fiber certified by ethical supply chain organization Better Cotton was grown on "stolen" and "deforested" land in Brazil.

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    Adidas raises guidance for the year as Yeezy leftovers keep on giving

    But the sneaker giant is building momentum beyond the now-discontinued sub-brand, and CEO Bjørn Gulden’s turnaround seems to be taking hold.

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    LVMH revenue falls 2% in Q1

    The company’s fashion and leather goods division was down year over year following record-breaking profits in fiscal 2023.

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    Shein taps Flexport as logistics partner for US marketplace

    The arrangement allows orders made through the fast fashion giant to activate logistics processes with the freight forwarder.

  • Multiple rows of Crocs in different colors are seen in a store.
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    Crocs shrinking shoes lawsuit to move forward

    The footwear company had asked the court to dismiss a class action lawsuit that accused it of false advertising and misrepresentation.

  • A close up of a person's arm grabbing for a Dr. Martens boot on display at a store.
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    Dr. Martens CEO to step down amid ‘challenging’ fiscal year outlook

    Kenny Wilson will be succeeded by Ije Nwokorie, the footwear company’s chief brand officer.

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    Higher-income households wait for apparel sales: report

    Top earners are especially aware of “retailer promotional patterns” in clothing, according to the Spring 2024 Consumer Sentiment Survey from Alvarez & Marsal.

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    Billy Reid acquires Knot Standard’s DTC business

    As part of the deal, the fashion brand will take over the DTC brand’s stores and start using its AI-based made-to-measure software in all its locations.

  • A person walks into an Urban Outfitters store.
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    Urban Outfitters granted favorable verdict in trade secrets legal fight

    Now-defunct rental service Le Tote, which considered a sale to the fashion giant, said the Nuuly owner violated unfair competition rules.

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    Aspirational luxury customers spend $274B a year on fashion: report

    Consumers who spend a moderate amount generate half of total luxury brand revenue across seven countries, according to a McKinsey report.

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    Golf fashion moves into the mainstream

    A new line from Tiger Woods, LVMH's latest collaboration with Tyler, the Creator and indie brands are helping to bring the sport from performance wear to streetwear.

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    Levi’s taps Burberry veteran to lead DTC push

    Gianluca Flore, who has also had leadership roles at Kering and Bottega Veneta, will oversee all of the denim brand’s selling channels globally.

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    Gucci appoints deputy CEO

    In the newly created role, Stefano Cantino will report to Jean-François Palus, who was named president and CEO in 2023.

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    Rent the Runway turns to resale, advertising in renewed growth push

    The apparel rental service beat expectations in Q4 and struck a note of confidence, saying its restructuring earlier this year wasn’t just about cuts.

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    Nordstrom taps company veteran to lead Rack merchandising

    Lori Marten has held various merchandising roles at the department store for nearly 30 years, and will join the off-price unit later this month.

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    DHS unveils ‘enhanced strategy’ to fight illicit trade in textile industry

    The plan includes cracking down on small shipments that fall under the de minimis exemption and benefit fast fashion giants such as Shein and Temu.

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    Shein has copyright infringement ‘baked into’ its business model: class action lawsuit

    The complaint is the latest to claim the fast fashion company steals designs from independent artists.

    Updated April 10, 2024
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    ‘It’s important to get going’: How fashion is navigating the many complexities of sustainability

    Understanding supply chains is key to both regulatory compliance and scaling solutions, executives said at an American Apparel & Footwear Association’s event.

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    11 years after Rana Plaza tragedy, fashion brands still failing to improve treatment of garment workers: report

    While fashion brands have disclosed more about their supply chain, advocacy group Fashion Revolution said the industry has not done much to clean it up.

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    5 fashion industry takeaways from the international fall-winter 2024 runways

    At shows in Europe and Asia, sweaters got extra cozy while shoulders grew comically big.

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    Majority of brands won’t meet their emissions goals: report

    About two-thirds of fashion businesses are behind on their own decarbonization schedules, according to a new analysis from McKinsey.

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    Apparel execs urge sourcing diversification amid geopolitical risks

    Executives at an American Apparel & Footwear Association event underscored the need to find alternative sourcing as U.S.-China relations continue to fray.

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    Coach files trademark and unfair competition complaint against Gap

    Attorneys for the Tapestry-owned brand say some Old Navy-branded T-shirts are meant to make consumers think “there is a connection or association between” the brands.