Tag: financials

H&M Loves Coachella, Announces Q1 Sales Up 15%, Will Launch H&M Conscious Exclusive in 200 Stores and Online

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H&M will once again be returning to Coachella, not only as a sponsor, but even more so with the actual collections they’re pumping out right now for the upcoming summer festival season which starts, of course, with Coachella, April 10-12, and again 17-19, 2015. ‘70’s inspired apparel, loose-fit tops, cut-offs, dresses, sun hats, and a […]

VF Corp Announces Vans Passed the $2 Billion Dollar Mark

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VF reported their fourth quarter results for 2014, and outlook for 2015 today, February 13, 2015. Revenues were up 8% to $12.3 billion. The leaders for the corporation were once again The North Face and Vans. The big news however is that Vans passed the $2 billion dollar mark in 2014 to become VF’s second […]

More American Apparel Drama—Bigger Capital Fund Needs More Info Regarding Dov Charney Ouster, Take-Over Bid in Consideration

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It looks like the ouster of American Apparel founder Dov Charney is under question. The 6th largest investor of America Apparel, Bigger Capital Fund, is questioning the amount of information that was given to investors before making the final decision to fire Charney. According to Bigger Capital, in a letter from Bloomberg News, there was […]

Levi Strauss Ends 500 Jobs, Latest Moves in Global Productivity Initiatives

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While often these days, we are hearing about Levi Strauss in the context of their sustainability initiatives, vintage and heritage revitalization, or even skateboarding-inspired collections, today they announced that 500 jobs are about to be eliminated. Levi’s has been undergoing various phases to streamline its global productivity and deal with the fractured marketplace of denim. […]

Dov Carney, Founder of American Apparel, Is Fired

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Former CEO and founder of American Apparel, Dov Charney has officially been fired by the Board of Directors as of Tuesday, December 16, 2014. The board said he was terminated “for cause in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement.” Paula Schneider will take over as CEO in January 5, 2015. We’re pleased that […]

VF Corps Q2 Results Show Vans Up 21%, The North Face Up 11%

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VF Corporation released their Q2 financials today and the Outdoor and Action Sports segment of the conglomerate is leading the way. Overall, revenues were up 8% to $2.4 billion, with Outdoor and Action Sports up 16% overall. This included and 11% increase in The North Face® brand revenues, a 21% increase in Vans® brand revenues, […]

American Apparel Saga Update: Dov Charney Gains Stocks, Standard General In Greater Control

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Former CEO and founder of American Apparel, Dov Charney has new strategies towards getting his brand back after being ousted by his board on June 18, 2014. First, just 2 weeks after getting pushed out, Charney borrowed $20 million from Standard General to move his ownership from 27% to 43%. At the time, Randy Katz, […]

Quiksilver, Roxy, DC Q2 Results Down; Shares Plunge Heavily

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There’s no doubt that Quiksilver, and its other brands Roxy and DC, are in deep water. Yesterday, May 3, 2014, when the surf-brand announced its Q2 results, shares plunged 41% to $3.41. According to an article in the Los Angeles Times, “There is an expectation that business will continue to be challenged in the near […]

VF Corp Reports Q1 Results Up 6.5% Due Mainly to Vans, The North Face, and Timberland

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On April 25, 2014, VF Corporation reported their financial results for their first quarter, which were up mostly due to the strong demand for Vans, The North Face, and Timberland which as a category Outdoor & Action Sports was up 12%. “VF’s first quarter results reflect the continued strength of our brands and our global […]

H&M Sales Up 12% in Q1; Launches Online Shop In France

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H&M continues to capture the attention of the fashion world. As the fast-fashion retailer from Sweden expands its footprint, it’s also been able to bring a new energy to youth culture fashion. While many retailers including Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, and American Eagle have found themselves in difficult positions when it comes to younger buyers, […]