Portfolio
Insights at the Intersection of Fashion and Finance by Jennifer Braun.
Columbia Sportswear reports 2024 sales dip despite strong Q4
Columbia Sportswear announced on Tuesday net sales decreased 3 percent to $3.37 billion in 2024, compared to 2023, despite a strong fourth quarter.
Swarovski to enter beauty market with Coty
Swarovski has teamed up with Coty to enter the beauty market. The first products from the collaboration are expected to launch in 2026.






Destination XL receives acquisition proposal
Destination XL Group announced on Monday that it has received a non-binding acquisition proposal from Fund 1 Investments.
Authentic Brands Group to purchase Champion
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is set to purchase Champion from Hanesbrands, the company's second-largest brand.
Caleres lowers full-year outlook amid softened holiday sales
Caleres cut its target for consolidated sales, earnings per share and adjusted earnings per share for full year 2024 on Monday.






Victoria’s Secret lifts quarterly guidance, names new CFO
Victoria’s Secret & Co. raised its fourth-quarter outlook on Wednesday, on the back of strong holiday sales, and named Scott Sekella as its new chief financial officer.