Companies
FedEx Office to shut SameDay City service
The shipping company confirmed that it will end the service that provides same-day deliveries in large metro areas from the 31st of March. In face of declining demand, the goal is to reduce costs
Capri Holdings posts revenue decline
The fashion group, which owns Versace, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo, posted a revenue decline of 6.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2023, as compared to the same period of last fiscal year
Designer Brands acquires Keds from Wolverine
The North American company has acquired the footwear brand Keds from Wolverine Worldwide, thus increasing its Owned Brands portfolio while reaching into the athleisure category
Clarks teams up with Zara in capsule collection
The British footwear brand has teamed up with the fashion retailer to create a capsule collection that reinvents some of its classic designs, including the Wallabee and Desert Boot styles
Vans and Dickies drag down VF's revenue
The US-based company has reported a 3% decline in revenue in the third quarter of the current fiscal 2023, year-over-year, with Vans and Dickies performing poorly in the period
Kohl's names Tom Kingsbury as Chief Executive Officer
After serving as Interim Chief Executive Officer since the 2nd of December 2022, the US-based retailer's Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Tom Kingsbury as its permanent CEO
Hoka's third quarter sales up by 90%
The performance of the Hoka brand continues to stand out in the quaterly results of Deckers Brands, which posted net sales growth of 13.3% year-over-year in the third quarter of fiscal 2023
Inditex to double the number of disabled employees
The Spanish-based fashion group intends to "significantly" increase the number of employees with disabilities across its stores, logistics platforms, warehouses and offices worldwide within two years
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Columbia Sportswear announces full year results
The US-based company reported a net sales increase of 11% in 2022 over the prior year. But, amid supply chain constraints, net income in the same period declined by 12% year-over-year
adidas launches new label
The company has announced the launch of its first new label in five decades, adidas Sportswear, "for everyday movements and occasions", which will be available from the 9th of February 2023
JD Sports announces new growth strategy for the next 5 years
The retailer has announced that is setting in motion a new strategic approach for the next five years, which includes plans to a "significant" retail expansion and brand-new financial growth goals
Skechers announces record annual sales
The US-based company reported an increase in sales of 18% in 2022, year-over-year, reaching a record total of 7.4 billion US dollars, as the result of four quarterly sales records
H&M confirms full year sales increase
Despite a "turbulent year characterized" by "geopolitical challenges and substantial cost inflation", the Sweden-based fashion group posted a full year 2022 sales increase of 12% over fiscal 2021
Nike sues lululemon over patent infringements
The US-based sportswear company has filed a complaint against the Vancouver-based apparel company for patent infringement related to at least four of the company's latest shoe releases-
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