Articles by Renan Botelho de Carvalho
Brooks Brothers' Ken Ohashi breaks down the decisions behind a 1 billion dollar comeback
When Ken Ohashi took over Brooks Brothers, the label was fresh out of Chapter 11, still typecast as a suit-and-tie business, and losing money. Five years later it turns over more than 1 billion dollars across 600-plus doors, sportswear makes up close to a third of sales, and nine new stores are opening in 2026. "We're not trying to invent a new...
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Is Old Navy ready to become a bigger force in activewear?
Old Navy is making a bigger move into activewear with the launch of Old Navy Sport, a new sub-brand designed to give the retailer’s growing category a distinct identity. The initiative transforms Old Navy’s activewear assortment into a dedicated destination that brings together style, performance, and value. It also builds on the brand’s...
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Ralph Lauren advances sustainability plan: 42 percent emissions drop, 14 percent more cancer funding
Ralph Lauren Corporation said on Tuesday that it cut absolute greenhouse-gas emissions by 42 percent from its fiscal 2020 baseline and increased global financial support for cancer-related organizations by 14 percent, as part of the first-year update on its Timeless by Design 2030 sustainability strategy. The New York–based company framed the...
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Lycra appoints Hua Du as CEO months after Chapter 11 exit
The Lycra Company has appointed Hua Du as its new chief executive officer, effective on Monday. The announcement comes almost six months after the company filed for Chapter 11 in March and exited two months later. Du succeeds Dean Williams, who served as interim chief executive officer and will continue in his role as chief financial officer. “...
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David's Bridal expands into Indian bridalwear with 15-piece Kynah collection
Luxury Indian bridalwear has long been difficult to buy in the United States. David's Bridal thinks its scale can change that. On Tuesday, the retailer launched a co-designed 15-piece collection with Kynah. The collection follows the curated launch the two announced in March, and moves the relationship from selection to joint design. The first...
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Mizuno Sportstyle and Han Kjøbenhavn take trail running into the city
Mizuno Sportstyle has partnered with Han Kjøbenhavn on a 10-piece footwear and apparel collection for autumn/winter 2026, launching on Friday through stockists across EMEA and globally. Mizuno x Han Kjøbenhavn Credits: Mizuno The Wave Mujin TL anchors the release at 180 euros. Built on Mizuno's trail-running platform, it uses a crumpled-texture...
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Jigsaw hires Victoria Beckham's first employee as design director
Jigsaw has appointed Melanie Walker as design director, bringing in a designer who spent nearly a decade building Victoria Beckham's ready-to-wear business to lead product and creative direction through the next phase of its turnaround. The appointment lands a day after the brand reported an 18 percent year-on-year sales increase for...
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Target hires Hilton's Mark Weinstein as chief marketing and guest experience officer
Target has appointed Mark Weinstein as chief marketing and guest experience officer, filling a role it created in February and has been recruiting for externally ever since. Weinstein starts immediately and reports to chief executive Michael Fiddelke. He arrives from Hilton, where he was global chief marketing officer across the group's 28...
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U.S. Polo Assn. hires Abercrombie & Fitch designer to lead men's and boys'
U.S. Polo Assn. has appointed David Swetman as global design lead for men's and boys', recruiting from Abercrombie & Fitch as it builds out its senior team. Swetman spent 18 years at A&F, most recently as senior concept designer for global menswear, where he is credited with a significant part in the reinvention of the company's men's business....
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CFDA places CEO Steven Kolb on leave after altercation with PETA protesters
The Council of Fashion Designers of America has placed president and chief executive Steven Kolb on leave following an altercation with PETA protesters at the Cos runway show during New York Fashion Week, Business of Fashion reported. In a statement, the organisation said it takes the matter very seriously and that Kolb will be on leave pending...
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