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JCPenney CEO Jill Soltau Out, Department Store’s New Owners Launch Search for Replacement
JCPenney CEO Jill Soltau is out as the department store's new owners, Simon and Brookfield, search for a new CEO. → Read More
Under Armour Is Laying Off 600 Employees
Under Armour is resorting to layoffs amid the coronavirus pandemic. It announced plans to cut 600 jobs across its global business. → Read More
Dear Brands, Your Stance on Jacob Blake Says a Lot About Where You’ve Always Stood on Racism
Do you show up when there’s not a trending hashtag? → Read More
4 Dramatic Effects of COVID-19 on Fashion That No One’s Talking About
The COVID-19 pandemic is hitting fashion and retail hard. From PR marketing to declines in formal wear, a look at the ripple effects. → Read More
Dillard’s Stock Is Soaring After It Managed to Narrow its Losses Amid COVID-19 Pressures
Shares for Dillard's are surging in after-hours trading after it managed to narrow its Q2 losses in the COVID-19 era. → Read More
This Is How Most Americans Would Spend Their Second Stimulus Check
With a second stimulus check potentially on the way, according to research, this is how most Americans will spend the money. → Read More
Adidas CEO Says Race Issues at the Brand Were a ‘Humbling Experience’ For Him
Adidas CEO Kasper addressed the company's race, diversity and inclusion challenges at a press conference today. → Read More
Investors Rejoice: Versace, Jimmy Choo Parent Stock Pops as Q1 Sales Fare Better Than Expected
Capri Holdings, parent to Jimmy Choo, Versace and Michael Kors, topped Q1 earnings and sales estimates. → Read More
Consumers Were Starting to Spend Again in COVID-19 Times — Why A Deadlocked Congress Is a Big Problem
As $600 in weekly unemployment benefits expire, US Congress negotiations are deadlocked, what it means for Americans and consumer spending. → Read More
CEOs Say They’ll Hire More Contract Workers and Fewer Permanent Staff After COVID-19 — Why That’s a Big Deal
A survey of more than 1,300 CEOs found that they will hire more contract workers and less permanent staff after the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Nike CEO: D&I Leadership Shake-Up Will Spur ‘Meaningful Change’
Nike diversity & inclusion leadership is changing: Kellie Leonard stepped down. Felicia Mayo is chief talent, diversity and culture officer. → Read More
Why Struggling Department Stores Macy’s, JCPenney and Neiman Marcus Are Awarding Millions in Bonuses to Top Execs
It’s become a typical tale for down-on-their-luck retailers. → Read More
Breaking: ‘Black at Nike’ Instagram Page Wiped Clean, Nike Denies Involvement
The account shared dozens of unfavorable allegations against the brand’s leadership on issues of diversity and inclusion. → Read More
Adidas Employees Are Calling for HR Chief’s Resignation, Say She Dismissed Race Issues as ‘Noise’
The outcry stems from comments Parkin made last year at a company meeting in Boston at Adidas-owned-brand Reebok. → Read More
Exclusive: Under Pressure, Adidas Ups the Ante on Racial Disparity Issues — Will Donate $120 Million to Black Communities
After days of protests from black employees, Adidas has agreed to increase its investment in Black communities to $120 million. → Read More
Adidas Black Employees Say CEO Response to Race Issues Is ‘Laughable’
Adidas employees that united to form a coalition to petition the brand for racial equality are deeply dissatisfied with its response and will continue to protest, sources tell FN. → Read More
Adidas Responds to Backlash From Black Employees: ‘We Will Hold Ourselves Accountable for Change’
“We’re listening. We recognize that we have not done enough, and we are dedicated to doing more,” the company said. → Read More
Black People Are Not OK: Why Adidas Retweeting Nike Is Long Overdue
As protests continue across the U.S. in response to the police killing of George Floyd, how brands like Nike and Adidas can create unity. → Read More
Quarantine Routine: Famed Pastor John Gray on the Powerful Way Sneakers, Fashion Can Bring Unity in Crisis
Famed pastor and TV star John Gray on the powerful way sneakers and fashion can bring people together through creative expression in crisis. → Read More
How Nike Retooled its Supply Chain in Two Weeks to Make High-Tech Face Masks
The execution would call for some major out-of-the-box thinking. → Read More