Sourcing Journal
Authentic Brands Group to Acquire Lee in a Deal Valued at Up to $1 Billion
The new owner will transition the brand to a licensed model when the deal closes in the second half.
Kering Employees Held Strike in Italy to Protest McQueen Layoffs
Unions accused the French group of neglecting to negotiate redeployment options, while Kering denied this…
Target Breezes Past Q1 Estimates in CEO Michael Fiddelke’s First Quarter
Fiddelke said the first quarter "represents the start of our journey."
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For Now at Least, Retail Property Owners Remain on Steady Ground Despite Global Economic and Political Turmoil
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WWD Launches Earnings & Insights Business Analysis Hub
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Boot Barn Has Strong New Store Pipeline
Boot Barn has a long-term target of 1,200 locations across the U.S.
Milan Fashion Week to Discourage Fur Under New Industry Guidelines
Italy's fashion chamber stopped short of a formal ban, with a best practices framework asking brands not to…
Skinny Jeans Return With a Sharper Edge for 2026
You only need to look at the fall 2026 runways as proof.
Derek Lam 10 Crosby Acquired by NYC Alliance
The brand had been owned by Public Clothing Co.
Dillard’s Posts Strong First-quarter Earnings
The Arkansas-based department store's 272-unit fleet notched 3 percent comparable-store sales in the period.
Wolverine Worldwide Stock Jumps in Pre-market Trading After ‘Solid Start’ to 2026
Total revenue in the first quarter of 2026 was $457.6 million, up 11.0 percent from $412.3 million the same…
Birkenstock CEO Oliver Reichert Says He’s Confident of the Future
Despite inflation and tariffs, Reichert said brand health and momentum is "very strong" at 90 percent…
CFDA Scholarship Fund to Award Record $1.5 Million to Design Students This Year
The CFDA, which is celebrating 30 years of CFDA Scholarships, has several new scholarship partners this year…