Dick’s Sporting Goods appoints new private brands chief Dick’s Sporting Goods announced it has appointed Chad Kessler as EVP of vertical brands, its private label business. Chad Kessler – Courtesy The Pittsburgh-based sporting retailer said Kessler will lead strategy, management and…
Superdry confirms £70m funding talks In a brief stock exchange statement on Monday, Superdry DR The company said: “Superdry plc acknowledges recent press speculation about its previously announced refinancing process and confirms that it is in negotiations with Bantry Bay…
Net-zero in fashion, but clothing giants struggle to cut emissions By AFP The world’s fashion giants have pledged to trim their carbon footprint but that goal remains elusive at a time “fast fashion” is all the rage — a topic…
Zara workers in Spain start protests to demand higher pay By Reuters API Dozens of Zara Reuters Zara owner Inditex Inditex has also offered to gradually raise monthly wages by around 200 euros by 2024, a proposal accepted by two…
Albasarí Caro on the success of BBFW and future plans Translated by Roberta HERRERA Albasarí Caro, who has more than two decades of experience in the fashion industry, having worked for brands such as MangoPronoviasFashionNetwork.com Albasarí Caro, director of BBFW…
ABG’s Ted Baker seeks job cuts In a tough retail landscape, news of redundancies are expected grow following the key Christmas trading and clearance sale periods. Ted Baker Ted Baker The news, which was first reported by Drapers, sees it joining…
Target warns of dull 2023 profit as heavy discounts sap margins By Reuters Target Reuters The retailer’s discounting strategy powered its sales and profit in the holiday quarter to exceed market expectations for the first time in a year, lifting…
Puma signs Skepta as global ambassador to “revolutionise” sports industry Global sports brand Puma Skepta How important is the collab? It’s early days, but Puma promises to deliver details of “new and exciting projects… that will revolutionise the industry… in…
Nike beats revenue estimates on strong demand for sneakers By Reuters NikeJordan Nike The world’s largest sportswear maker’s shares rose about 5% in extended trading. Nike has benefited from higher sales of its franchises such as Jordan and LeBron as…
Nordstrom to expand assortment of diverse brands with The Folklore Group Nordstrom Nordstrom to expand assortment of diverse brands with The Folklore Group. – Nordstrom As part of the partnership, through The Folklore Connect platform, a first-of-its-kind e-commerce tool, Nordstrom…
