Rising costs weigh on retailers

Rising costs will plague 2023 UK retail sales

The Ecommerce Delivery Benchmark Report 2023, commissioned in partnership with economics consultancy Retail Economics, found that 80% of retailers were…

In the money: HanesBrands hails success of price rises

T-shirt and underwear maker HanesBrands says its decision to raise prices three times over the past year in response to…

In the money: Year of two halves beckons for VF

VF Corporation boss Eric Wiseman appears to have the Midas touch just now: forget integrating the Timberland acquisition and riding…

US: Timberland helps lift VF Q4 profit by 34%

Apparel giant VF Corporation recorded a 34% increase in fourth quarter profit, boosted by gains from new acquisition Timberland, plus…

In the money: A&F accentuates the positive as cotton weighs on Q4

One thing is clear from a swift perusal of fashion retailer Abercrombie & Fitch’s financials for the fourth quarter of…

US: HanesBrands reports 25% jump in FY profit

Apparel group HanesBrands has reported a 25% jump in full-year profit, but admitted that sales softened during the fourth quarter.…

US: Perry Ellis to review brands, streamline operations

Apparel maker Perry Ellis is reviewing its brand portfolio and streamlining its operations to "eliminate less productive overhead," after warning…

US: Cotton costs halve Levi Strauss Q4 profit

Jeans giant Levi Strauss & Co has seen its fourth quarter profit nearly cut in half as rising cotton costs…