Nordstrom Features Simone Rocha in its Center Stage Installation – WWD
Simone Rocha is getting the Center Stage treatment at Nordstrom in New York City.
From Friday through April 12 the London designer’s collection, which is big on drama and her signature statement dressing, will be...
Wolverine World Wide Names Tom Long Next Chairman – WWD
Wolverine World Wide, which operates a large portfolio of lifestyle and brands, has named Tom Long its next chairman.
Long will move into the role on May 4, following the retirement of Wolverine’s...
Loro Piana Opens New Palo Alto Store, New Blockchain-Backed Collection – WWD
Loro Piana opened its new store at the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, California, on Wednesday with a new limited collection authenticated by the blockchain, which is a first for the brand.
The...
Destination XL’s Focus on Big & Tall Man is Paying Dividends – WWD
After enduring a year of survival in 2020 and one of recovery in 2021, last year was one of “sustained progress.”
That’s the way Harvey Kanter, chief executive officer of Destination XL Group Inc., summed...
The Italian Government Launches a U.S. Roadshow With Italian Brands – WWD
Italy is taking its homegrown fashion brands on the road for a U.S. tour that had its first stop in Los Angeles.
Under very rainy skies, 29 small and medium-sized Italian labels showed their collections...
Kevin Bailey Reasserts Vans’ DNA, Takes Brand Gender Fluid – WWD
LL Cool J as the patron saint of a corporate turnaround?
Only at Vans.
“People always ask me, when’s Vans going to be better?” said Kevin Bailey, Vans’ global brand president, in an interview with WWD....
Academy Sports + Outdoors Sustains Profit Momentum – WWD
With a strong foundation and business model in place, Academy Sports + Outdoors grew its profits in the fourth quarter amid a sales decline.
The Cady, Texas-based retailer reported Thursday that its net income rose...
The Beauty Industry Is Being Transformed by Technology, Authenticity – WWD
Suddenly, the future of beauty and fashion is here. And it is progressive, cruelty-free, diverse and inclusive. It is powered by technologies that include augmented reality, AI and the metaverse.
But it takes people to...
Michael Malul London Teams with ESW to Expand E-commerce Capabilities – WWD
ESW, a leading global direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce company, announced its partnership with Michael Malul London to launch international DTC e-commerce capabilities for the brand, the company said.
The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“Through...
G-III Plans Donna Karan Expansion, Signs Nautica License – WWD
G-III Apparel Group is preparing to move on from Tommy and Calvin with Donna and Nautica.
The company — which faced the prospect of losing half of its sales when PVH Corp. decided last year to...
