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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.

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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.

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    Shein, Temu have high customer overlap with TikTok Shop: report

    Even while facing a potential ban in the U.S., an Earnest Analytics report finds the platform is dominating social shopping.

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    Mango and Victoria Beckham to release capsule collection

    The limited-edition collaboration is part of a push by the retailer to lean into luxury materials and elevate its offerings as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.

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    Zegna Group reports fiscal 2023 gross profit of $1.3B

    The company confirmed February preliminary revenue while also announcing a 108% year-over-year profit increase.

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    Levi’s gains momentum as Beyoncé name-checks the brand on her new album

    Despite Q1 revenue declines and a net loss, the denim maker noted strength in the U.S., its largest market, and other reasons for optimism.

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    Lizzo’s Yitty brand launches into swimwear

    The Shaping Swim collection comes on the heels of parent company Fabletics launching compression swimwear in its third collection with Khloé Kardashian.

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    Hurley inks licensing deal for upcoming women’s sportswear and activewear line

    The surf, skate and snow brand is partnering with Mamiye Brothers for a spring 2025 release.

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    Neiman Marcus and Loewe launch limited-edition collection

    The 19-piece line features pieces designed by the LVMH-owned luxury house’s creative director Jonathan Anderson and is inspired by looks from the company’s archives.