Mango CFO Margarita Salvans on the brand’s collaboration strategy and retail rollout On July 15, Mango, one of Europe’s leading fashion groups, reported over Є1.54 billion ($1.68 billion) in revenue for the first half of 2024, marking a 6.3% increase year-over-year. Strategic collaborations, a focus on quality and aggressive expansion have driven this success, according to the company's Margarita Salvans.
Glossy Storytellers 2024: Lindsey Di Cola Dashoff, Ugg At Ugg, Lindsey Dashoff shapes Ugg’s brand image and messaging, manages collaborations, and directs campaigns emphasizing the brand’s commitment to self-expression and storytelling through creative partnerships. In the last year, Telfar and The Elder Statesman have been among the brand's partners.
How Farm Rio customizes its products and operations for each market According to CEO Fabio Barreto, Brazilian fashion brand Farm Rio's secret to consistent growth, and reaching $100 million last year, has been customizing its processes for each of its focus markets. In Brazil, the 27-year-old brand has over 100 stores and more than 2,000 points of distribution. Its international business,...
Fashion Briefing: Substack is boosting sales for young brands In this week’s briefing, inside Substack's growth as a revenue driver for summer dress brand Ciao Lucia. Plus, insights on how a luxury brand should work with its artisans, exclusive research on Prime Day, funding news and executive shifts to know.
Burberry is Europe’s latest victim of layoffs and restructuring On July 7, it was reported by the British publication The Telegraph that Burberry was preparing to cut hundreds of jobs as part of a 45-day restructuring consultation following a sharp decline in the company's stock market value. As of July 15, the brand has replaced CEO Jonathan Akeroyd with Joshua...
Why David Yurman is getting into sports marketing Luxury jewelry brand David Yurman has tackled the sports marketing opportunity through new partnerships with professional basketball stars.
How Aldo has leveraged comfort technology to boost its post-pandemic sales In 2022, Aldo attributed 39% of its net women's sales and 22% of net men's sales to Pillow Walk products. By 2023, these figures rose to 66% and 39%, respectively.
Plastic Free July: Brand alternatives to plastic materials and packaging are on the rise Reducing single-use plastics in the fashion industry presents significant opportunities for innovation and sustainability, despite numerous challenges. Leading brands like Toms, Burton, and Florence Marine X are pioneering efforts to find sustainable alternatives and set new standards for the industry, particularly highlighted during initiatives like Plastic Free July.
Fashion Briefing: How Farm Rio and Marimekko leveraged signature prints to boost sales In this week’s briefing, the power of prints and Fourth of July sales. Plus, exclusive research, funding news and executive shifts to know.