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Brands urged to take responsibility for garment workers in Sri Lanka

A research brief by the Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) calls on major brands sourcing from Sri Lanka to take responsibility…

US Q4 in brief – PVH Corp, Oxford Industries, Shoe Carnival

PVH Corp Owner of the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands delivered a “strong” fourth-quarter for sales, exceeding guidance, but…

Why nearshoring is not a silver bullet for the sporting goods industry in 2023

Nearshoring makes sense, in theory at least. For example, the last few decades have seen the apparel sector rely predominantly…

Is China a business opportunity or liability for fashion companies in 2023?

China is a US$300-$350bn annual fashion retail market, but its economic growth has slowed amid various new uncertainties in recent…

US Q3 in brief – Caleres, Under Armour, Deckers Brands

Caleres Caleres says it is expecting record annual sales and adjusted earnings per share for the full year (fiscal 2022).…

Columbia Sportswear eyes US$4.7bn sales by 2025 under growth plan

Columbia Sportswear Co, has outlined a three-year plan aimed at accelerating profitable growth. Chairman, president and CEO Tim Boyle commented:…

US Q1 in brief – VF Corp, Macy’s, Caleres

Here are the latest Q1 filings from US footwear and apparel firms: VF Corporation Steve Rendle, VF's CEO said the…

US Q4 in brief – VF Corp, Boot Barn Holdings, PVH Corp

The latest filings from US fashion firms include: VF Corporation VF Corp reported a revenue increase of 9% (up 12%…

US apparel industry shares wider concerns following vaccine mandate

On 13 January, the US Secretary of Labor, acting through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), enacted a Covid-19…

US Q1 in brief – Kontoor Brands, Under Armour, Rocky Brands

The latest first-quarter filings from US apparel and footwear brands and retailers show some companies are beginning to recover from the…