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Pangaia’s Net Losses Surpassed $50 Million in 2022

The ‘materials science’ start-up, whose investors include funds backed by Will Smith and Leonardo DiCaprio, has struggled to sustain the momentum generated by its brightly coloured sweatsuits during the pandemic.

Pangaia’s Net Losses Surpassed $50 Million in 2022

The ‘materials science’ start-up, whose investors include funds backed by Will Smith and Leonardo DiCaprio, has struggled to sustain the momentum generated by its brightly coloured sweatsuits during the pandemic.


4 Companies to Watch in This Week’s Earnings Bonanza

We’re in the thick of earnings season, with over a dozen major fashion and beauty companies reporting their quarterly and full-year results. Here’s which ones to watch out for, and why.

4 Companies to Watch in This Week’s Earnings Bonanza

We’re in the thick of earnings season, with over a dozen major fashion and beauty companies reporting their quarterly and full-year results. Here’s which ones to watch out for, and why.


Retailers Slash Prices on More Nike Sneakers in 2024, Data Shows

The trend marks a break from the past, when Nike retailers enjoyed the ability to sell through their Nike inventory at full price.

Retailers Slash Prices on More Nike Sneakers in 2024, Data Shows

The trend marks a break from the past, when Nike retailers enjoyed the ability to sell through their Nike inventory at full price.


The New H&M CEO’s Challenges: Wrong Product, Pricing and Channels.

In a surprising shakeup Wednesday, the Swedish fast fashion chain promoted longtime executive Daniel Ervér to CEO. Critics say his lack of outside experience will make it all the more difficult for H&M to embark on a necessary transformation.

The New H&M CEO’s Challenges: Wrong Product, Pricing and Channels.

In a surprising shakeup Wednesday, the Swedish fast fashion chain promoted longtime executive Daniel Ervér to CEO. Critics say his lack of outside experience will make it all the more difficult for H&M to embark on a necessary transformation.


H&M Names New CEO in Surprise Move

The company surprised investors with the announcement that H&M brand head Daniel Ervér will takeover from outgoing chief Helena Helmersson.

H&M Names New CEO in Surprise Move

The company surprised investors with the announcement that H&M brand head Daniel Ervér will takeover from outgoing chief Helena Helmersson.


Can Amer Sports Run Where Birkenstock Stumbled?

The owner of Arc’teryx, Salomon and Wilson is headed for an initial public offering this week. It’s hoping its public debut will go better than the last big fashion listing.

Can Amer Sports Run Where Birkenstock Stumbled?

The owner of Arc’teryx, Salomon and Wilson is headed for an initial public offering this week. It’s hoping its public debut will go better than the last big fashion listing.


Farfetch Investors Form Group to Oppose Coupang Acquisition

A newly formed group of institutional investors with a massive stake in Farfetch is requesting immediate pay back on the company’s debts amid fear that a deal with Coupang will further erode the e-tailer’s value.

Farfetch Investors Form Group to Oppose Coupang Acquisition

A newly formed group of institutional investors with a massive stake in Farfetch is requesting immediate pay back on the company’s debts amid fear that a deal with Coupang will further erode the e-tailer’s value.


Why Is Vestiaire Collective Crowdfunding?

The move is more about marketing than finances. But it provides a good excuse to check in how the luxury resale player is adapting in a brutal marketplace for fashion start-ups and resale platforms alike.

Why Is Vestiaire Collective Crowdfunding?

The move is more about marketing than finances. But it provides a good excuse to check in how the luxury resale player is adapting in a brutal marketplace for fashion start-ups and resale platforms alike.


How Brands Are Preparing for Life After Inflation

Lower consumer prices and pending interest rate cuts won’t completely solve fashion’s economic woes, but a rosier outlook this year gives brands a chance to drive profitable growth as consumer spending rebounds.

How Brands Are Preparing for Life After Inflation

Lower consumer prices and pending interest rate cuts won’t completely solve fashion’s economic woes, but a rosier outlook this year gives brands a chance to drive profitable growth as consumer spending rebounds.


Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Reportedly Under FBI Inquiry for Alleged Sex Crimes

Mike Jeffries and his partner Matthew Smith are being investigated by federal agencies following allegations that they sexually exploited and abused young men at parties they hosted in the US and worldwide.

Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Reportedly Under FBI Inquiry for Alleged Sex Crimes

Mike Jeffries and his partner Matthew Smith are being investigated by federal agencies following allegations that they sexually exploited and abused young men at parties they hosted in the US and worldwide.


Op-Ed | Retailers Can Manage Red Sea Shipping Delays — for Now

The majority of mass-market fashion is sourced from China, the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia and shipped abroad. (Zara-owner Inditex SA manufactures about 60 percent of its products close to its headquarters in Arteixo, in northern Spain, and flies in garments made elsewhere.)

Op-Ed | Retailers Can Manage Red Sea Shipping Delays — for Now

The majority of mass-market fashion is sourced from China, the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia and shipped abroad. (Zara-owner Inditex SA manufactures about 60 percent of its products close to its headquarters in Arteixo, in northern Spain, and flies in garments made elsewhere.)


Why Abercrombie & Fitch and American Eagle Are Racing Ahead of the Competition

The chains are exceeding sales expectations in a choppy market by giving young shoppers the products they want, in just the right amount.

Why Abercrombie & Fitch and American Eagle Are Racing Ahead of the Competition

The chains are exceeding sales expectations in a choppy market by giving young shoppers the products they want, in just the right amount.