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Rising Prices Aren’t Keeping Consumers Away as Footwear Sales Grow in Q1

Running shoes were the standout in the first quarter, delivering double-digit dollar and unit growth.

Moncler Group Tops Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for Seventh Year in a Row

The group was acknowledged as industry leader of the "textile, apparel and luxury goods" sector with the…

Tanger Raises Outlook and Dividend After Strong Q1

The owner and operator of 38 outlet centers and three open-air lifestyle centers counts Coach, Gap, Aerie…

Brooks Races to Best First Quarter in Brand History

Brooks Running said market data indicates it has No. 1 market share in performance running footwear at U.S…

Saks Global Triggers Corporate Layoffs

The downsizing impacts about 640 workers, representing 16 percent of the company's corporate workforce, but…

‘Injury to One is Injury to All’: Why Oregon Educators and Asian Garment Workers Are Fighting Nike Together

The two groups accuse Nike of leading a "race to the bottom" fueled by local tax holidays and wage theft.

Doing Away With Discounting: Puma’s Inventory Management Pays off in Q1

Inventory takebacks and liquidation sales saw the German sportswear brand perform better than expected in the…

At Chanel, High-end Textiles Help Matthieu Blazy Stand Out From the Pack

The designer worked with ACT3, a supplier in southwest France, to develop a unique cotton for his cruise 2027…

Why Adidas Is Sprinting Ahead

Despite some investor concern leading into the company's quarterly earnings, shares rose more than 8 percent…

Chanel Tops Lyst’s Hottest Brands Ranking Following Methodology Update

Structured around three interconnected dimensions of data, the ranking now aims to offer a more comprehensive…

A Better-Than-Expected Q1 for Adidas, No Impact From Middle East Conflict Yet

The German sportswear brand saw 14 percent sales growth but remained cautious due to soaring oil prices and…

Fashion’s New Wave of Digital Darlings Are Built Different

The dot-bomb era has given way to a renewed focus on product and value, according to a new analysis by…

EXCLUSIVE: Frame Teams Up With Alexandra Leclerc

Frame's newest collaboration with Alexandra Leclerc channels chic European summer dressing through its…

The Saks Global Lenders in Line to Potentially Own the Retailer After Bankruptcy

A recent court filing updated the membership and holdings of the ad hoc group of lenders that gave the…

UBS Predicts 40,000 More Stores Could Close in the Next Five Years. Why Footwear Retailers Could Buck the Trend

Core Dick's Sporting and Academy Sports + Outdoors are Tops in Sporting Goods, while DTC focus and pricing…