The global street culture brand reported that Kelley Walton will lead the marketing organization in the U.S. to include all budget and marketing functions aligned with the company’s long-term vision
Category: Apparel

Lands’ End Sees Q4 Revenues Fall as Kids’ and Footwear Moves to Licensing
The 14.2 percent decrease in net revenue was reportedly driven by the transition of the kids’ and footwear product lines to licensing arrangements and optimizing promotional activity.

Authentic Brands Group Appoints Former Disney Exec as EVP, Head of India
Sanjeet Mehta will oversee the company’s strategy in India, focusing on expanding brand presence, forging strategic partnerships and driving revenue growth, working with Henry Stupp, regional president of the EMEIA.

Nike, Inc. Sees Turnaround Efforts Lasting through Fiscal 2026
Analysts were optimistic about the “Win Now” initiatives outlined by CEO Elliott Hill, but many shared concerns that the path ahead is likely to be long and volatile, pushing into the 2026 fiscal year, which commences in July 2025.

EXEC: The Apparel Brands Bringing the Brand Heat in 2025
The Third Annual Brand Heat Index from L.E.K. Consulting identified the brands to have gaine in popularity, or increasing brand “heat,” across major product categories and generations in women’s and men’s footwear and apparel.

Rebel Athletic Receives Strategic Growth Investment from Main Post Partners
The U.S. manufacturer of couture Allstar and Cheer apparel since 2013, announced a strategic minority investment from Main Post Partners which will supply the “resources, supply chain expertise and capital necessary to scale rapidly across multiple segments.”

Lids Opens Lids HD Store in LA’s Cerritos Mall
Lids’ HD store concept caters to headwear enthusiasts and consumers who are starting to build their collections by leaning toward exclusive and limited-edition hat drops.

Academy Sports & Outdoors Beats on Q4 Bottom Line; Looks Ahead to Jordan Launch
The company expects the first quarter to be the most challenging from a sales and earnings per share prospective as they plan to open five stores and transition to the new Jordan floor set but see the back half of the year to be stronger than the first half.

EXEC: Citi Survey Sees Nike Perceptions Slip, Adidas Gain
The February survey saw Nike retaining the highest Net Promoter Score of all the brands surveyed at +43 in February (down from +46 in December), followed by Adidas in the No. 2 spot (up from the No. 4 spot in December).

Report: Online Resale is Expected to Reach $40 Billion by 2029
From integrating social commerce and AI applications to establishing trade organizations and interfacing with the government, ThredUp said it’s clear why resale has seen accelerated growth and a promising growth trajectory.

EXEC: Wall Street Lays Out Expectations Ahead of Nike’s Fiscal Q3 Results
Margins are a concern in the near term, given the need for Nike to liquidate inventory. While the company continues to pull back promotions on its website, outlet stores will continue to see increased pressure.

Report: February Perceived Stability at Retail Hides Deeper Fluctuations
While the steady appearance of retail performance carried through top-line views of discretionary general merchandise, retail food and beverage, and non-edible consumer packaged goods, underlying disruptions are emerging, reported Circana.

WHP Global Kicking Tires at Guess?, Inc.
The owner of Lotto Sport Italia S.p.A. and Bonobos has sent a non-binding proposal to acquire for $13.00 per share in cash the outstanding shares of Guess?, Inc., other than shares held by certain existing shareholders.

QTI Fibers Appoints New CEO
QTI Fibers is a vertically integrated manufacturer of advanced technical fibers, fabrics, coated yarns, and textiles. Its portfolio of companies includes Quantum Materials, Twitchell Technical Products, and Infinity Woven Products.

EXEC: Sports Direct Parent to Make Another Run at Nordic Retailer XXL ASA
It appears that Frasers Group plc (Frasers), the UK-based parent of the Sports Direct global sporting goods retailer, is making another run at Norway-based sporting goods retailer XXL ASA.