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Clarks CEO steps down after just two years at the helm

Footwear specialist Clarks has confirmed that its chief executive officer Jon Ram has stepped down from the helm position after just two years. Ram joined the company from HanesBrands at a time when Clarks was carrying out a turnaround strategy with the goal of future-proofing the business and building a foundation for sustainable growth. As...

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Aritzia delievers Q4 revenue growth of 7 percent

Aritzia delivered fourth quarter net revenue of 682 million Canadian dollars, an increase of 7 percent, while comparable sales declined 3 percent. Full year net revenue increased by 6.2 percent to 2.33 billion Canadian dollars, resulting in a three year CAGR of 39.6 percent. Comparable sales decreased 1 percent. “As expected, we also delivered...

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Kontoor Brands raises 2024 earnings outlook

For its first quarter Kontoor Brands revenue was 631 million dollars, a decrease of 5 percent or 6 percent in constant currency compared to the prior year. The company said in a release that revenue decline was primarily driven by retailer inventory management actions in the US, a decrease in revenue from seasonal products, and lower...

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Taipei Fashion Week in flux: How Taiwan is navigating its ambition of global recognition

While international fashion month may have long wrapped up, in Taiwan last week things were just kicking off as the country prepared to host its biannual Taipei Fashion Week (TPFW). Located entirely on the grounds of the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, the event drew in politicians, celebrities and fashion leaders alike for four days of...

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