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Exclusive: Tracksmith Names Former Converse President as New CEO
Independent running label Tracksmith announced a change in leadership Tuesday, capping off founder Matt Taylor’s decade-long stint as CEO. Jared Carver, former president and CEO of Converse, will take...
EXCLUSIVE: House of Modo Launches New Smart Glasses Brand EyeFly
MILAN — A new player in the growing smart glasses category is bound to fuel competition in that market, which HSBC Holdings Plc analysts estimate will generate $200 billion...
Tod’s Unveils Collection in Collaboration With Franz Kraler Boutique
TOD’S ITALIAN WINTER: Olympic fever is starting to rise in Italy and Tod’s will celebrate the season by launching a limited-edition collection called “Italian Winter” in collaboration with the...
Arc’teryx Brings Avery Baker on Board as Chief Brand Officer
Arc’teryx Equipment is adding to its team. The North Vancouver-based technical apparel and equipment brand has brought former Tommy Hilfiger president and chief brand officer Avery Baker onboard as its...
Where Are Saks Global’s Beauty Shoppers – and Brands – Going?
The race for the luxury beauty shopper — in New York, and throughout the U.S. — is on. With Saks Global’s Chapter 11 filings encompassing Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus...
After Much Speculation, Anta Sports Scoops Up 29% Puma Stake in $1.8 Billion Deal
Anta Sports Products Limited confirmed early Tuesday in China that it inked an agreement with Groupe Artémis, the investment company of the Pinault family, to acquire a 29.06 percent...
China Insight: Three Keywords Unveiling China Inc. — and the Trillion-yuan Fashion Growth Drivers Ahead
For global fashion and beauty executives, China’s five-year plans are more than domestic policy roadmaps but function as strategic signals — revealing how capital, innovation and consumption will be...
Monster Storm Disrupts Business at Tens of Thousands of Stores
Tens of thousands of stores and restaurants, from Walmart to Waffle House, closed earlier than usual over the weekend due to Winter Storm Fern, though some were already reopening...
Nike to Cut 775 Jobs in Move to Consolidate U.S. Distribution Centers
Nike is cutting approximately 775 jobs as it aims to consolidate its U.S. distribution center operations across facilities in Tennessee and Mississippi. In a statement sent to FN on...
Victoria Beckham Coordinates Shoes With Daughter Harper and Son Romeo’s Girlfriend Kim Turball
Victoria Beckham modeled one of her latest shoe designs during an outing with her family amid Paris couture week. The former Spice Girls member returned to her recent go-to...
Havaianas Owner Alpargatas’ Back-to-Basics Strategy is Working
Alpargatas, the owner of the Havaianas and major investor in Rothy’s, is undergoing a compelling turnaround. According to Pedro Baptista, Jefferies equity analyst for apparel, footwear and textiles in...
Curve New York Returns to the Javits Center Feb. 1 to 3 Featuring Over 125 International Brands
Curve New York, North America’s leading intimate apparel trade show, returns to the Javits Center River Pavilion Feb. 1 to 3. More than 125 international brands across lingerie, swim,...