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Reese Witherspoon has sold majority stake in her brand, Draper James, to investment manager Consortium Brand Partners (CBP).

With Sights on Global Growth, Draper James Sells Majority Stake

Consortium Brand Partners (CBP), a consumer-focused investment manager, has acquired a majority ownership stake in Draper James, the…

News September 6
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Fashion icon John Varvatos takes the helm as Under Armour's Chief Design Officer.

Under Armour Taps John Varvatos as Chief Design Officer

Under Armour has named fashion industry veteran John Varvatos its new Chief Design Officer, effective Sept. 11, 2023.…

News September 6
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Banana Republic formally launches its home brand BR Home.

Banana Republic Launches BR Home with Dedicated Website, Pop-Ups in NY and LA

Banana Republic has officially launched BR Home, the brand’s new furniture and home décor business. Parent company Gap…

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Jean Dousset, a brand that specializes in designing lab-grown diamond jewelry, has opened its first flagship boutique in West Hollywood, Calif.

Jean Dousset’s New Flagship Shines Bright as a Diamond

Jean Dousset, a brand that specializes in designing lab-grown diamond jewelry, has opened its first flagship boutique in…

News September 6
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Hanna Andersson has launched a loyalty program.

Hanna Andersson Gives Fans What They’ve Long Wanted — A Loyalty Program

Premium childrenswear brand Hanna Andersson has launched its first-ever loyalty program, which will reward customers with discounts, perks…

News September 6
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New KnitWell Group Encompasses Ann Taylor, Loft and Talbots Brands

Sycamore Partners has created a new holding company for its Ann Taylor, Loft and Talbots brands, the KnitWell…

News September 6
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Crate & Barrel Plans to Double Tech Team Size, Boost Use of AI

Crate & Barrel Holdings (CBH) will embark on a multi-year digital transformation that will leverage significant investments in…

News September 6
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Shein again finds itself under the radar for the alleged use of forced labor.

Lawmakers Urge SEC to Require Shein Prove it Doesn’t Use Forced Labor Before a U.S. IPO

A bipartisan group of 22 lawmakers from the U.S. House of Representatives has issued a letter to the…

News September 5
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Pangaia teams up with Archive for a new resale program powered by Eon Digital IDs.

Pangaia Debuts Peer-to-Peer Resale Platform Powered by Digital IDs

Sustainable clothing brand Pangaia has teamed up with resale platform Archive to debut Pangaia ReWear, a peer-to-peer resale…

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