By Fibre2Fashion Published May 2, 2024 Columbia Sportswear Company has announced that Michael Minter will be joining the company as Sorel’s vice president, brand, effective April 29. Minter has spent nearly 20 years in creative and marketing leadership roles for brands such as Sanuk, Billabong, Keen, DC, and Reef. His work has ranged from award […]
Kontoor Brands on Thursday said revenue for the first quarter fell 5 percent to $631 million, hit by retailer inventory management actions in the U.S., a decrease in seasonal product sales, and lower international sales, particularly in Europe. Wrangler U.S. revenue fell 5 percent $492 million, with U.S. wholesale revenue falling 6 percent. Growth in owned […]
DKNY has teamed up with Dubit, a pioneering in-game retailer, to introduce a collection of virtual jackets, handbags, and hats from its recently debuted ‘Heart of New York’ collection, on Roblox. DKNY unveils virtual collection on Roblox. – DKNY The collection, including 20 unique pieces, will be available for purchase within select Dubit retail locations […]
Online resale platform ThredUp announced on Thursday the appointment of Florin Filote as its general manager of Europe. ThredUp names Florin Filote as general manager of Europe. – ThredUp In this role, Filote will lead ThredUp’s European operations across nine countries in Central and Eastern Europe. Prior to joining ThredUp, Filote held leadership positions at […]
Centric Brands announced on Thursday a licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group for Vince, a fashion brand, for accessories. Centric Brands and Authentic ink licensing agreement for Vince accessories. – Vince Under the terms of the agreement, Centric will undertake the design, manufacturing, and distribution of Vince-branded handbags, small leather goods, and belts for both […]
Authentic Brands Group announced the appointment of Bruno Pedroso de Almeida to the role of vice president, head of Brazil. Authentic Brands Group In his new role, Pedroso de Almeida will spearhead the brand management firm’s strategies throughout the region, accelerating growth and expanding Authentic’s footprint in Brazil. Based in São Paulo, he will use […]
By Bloomberg Published May 2, 2024 Starting next year, Patagonia’s wetsuits won’t just be recycled — they’ll be reincarnated. At the company’s “Wetsuit Forge” repair and design center, located a few blocks from the beach in Ventura, California, a first-of-its-kind wetsuit is draped over a table. The suit looks and feels like any other, but […]
By Bloomberg Published May 2, 2024 Teen clothing retailer rue21 has filed bankruptcy and will attempt to sell itself, marking the third time the business has sought court protection and the latest sign of trouble for mall-based outlets. Rue21 The retailer, which is majority owned by Blue Torch Capital, filed Chapter 11 Thursday in Delaware […]
As an editor who tests new fragrances on a weekly basis, I can say that I almost always experience a knee-jerk, love-it-or-hate it reaction. And truthfully, it’s usually the latter. (Supremely picky scent-lover, over here!) So, when I received Bella Hadid’s trio of new fragrances a few weeks ago in advance of the official launch, […]
By AFP Translated by Nicola Mira Published May 2, 2024 For the fifth consecutive year, France has retained the title of most attractive European country for foreign investment projects, according to an annual study published by consulting firm EY a few days ahead of the Choose France summit. Shutterstock Last year, foreign companies opted for […]